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    1946 Ford convertible passenger side quarter Window regulator

    That's what i need or....... if someone can give me the correct PN for the regulator, I can cross it with some of the regulators on eBay. PM works however I monitor the site pretty much every day. THank you tony
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    1940 Mercury Convertible - Looks Like a Great Find

    Good evening, Restoman has it right. It;s a pretty plain Jane model to begin with. Doesn't appear to have many accessories except a radio. If a new owner gets lucky and the engine doesn't need a complete overhaul, just an inframe and if he can do it himself the cost will be a tad under...
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    Aluminum Head Bolt Boss Repair

    Permatex 2 part Cold Weld. Strong and aluminum color. tony
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    Ford trucks of the '20s

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbKH6jJ51ww ......and early thirties. Ford trucks working. tony
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    '46 Convertible top problem

    Good morning, A few days ago I posted a question about the problem I was having with the top not coming up. I got lucky. The PO or shop stripped the threads out of the shoulder bolts on the pivot for the lifft arms. A couple of HeliCoils and new bolts solved the problem. Dealer I bought...
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    Question regarding window regulators '46 Ford Convertible.

    I need a pair of rear window regulators for the '46 Convertible. Are they the same as the rears in the closed coupes? I assume not as of the rotary movement the quarter window make in the convertible I see a number of them for sale on eBay however they are not identified by position or model...
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    DMV renewal scam

    Absolutely. tony
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    Front seat removal 1946 Ford convertible.

    Good morning, Jim, the top goes down quickly and stows flat. Raising it is the problem. It goes up a little way then quits, like the reservoir is low. I can hear the pump running. Revving the engine doesn't help. Battery is fully charged. It also binds on the trim piece on the drivers side. I...
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    Front seat removal 1946 Ford convertible.

    Good evening Huey, Thanks, I thought that might be the case with the seats. I'll get it in the air and get the seat out and i nto the hands of a local upholsterer. Yes my top is hydraulically driven. I'm looking for a manual covering the top. Once I get the front seat out it'll be a lot...
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    Front seat removal 1946 Ford convertible.

    Good afternoon, I want to have the front seat cushion rebuilt. How does it come out? Do I have to remove the entire seat or or does it come out the same way the back seat cushion does? I know there are old threads on the subject. I tried the search function but none were displayed...
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    Fun video from Detroit 1940

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbrdImfvFmQ&ab_channel=BrianLohnes
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    Recommended shut off procedure

    ]For the ultimate in security, remove the spark plugs and hammer the electrodes shut then replace them. The whole ignition system will be rebuilt before the faulty spark plugs are found. .............and don't forget to remove the ignition key and the leads to the switch.
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    Up grading to dual master cylinder

    Good morning, I want to upgrade to a dual cylinder in my '46. A buddy with a '32 roadsters did a very sanitary install of a master cylinder with an integral reservoir. and residual valves. it has a three bolt flange and looks like Mustang (?) unit. He got it from Roadster Supply. Has anyone...
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    '46 Convertible coupe cowl moldings

    I need both sides stainless steel cowl moldings. I monitor the site daily. PM works also. THanks, tony
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