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Wanted, the adaptor to convert the square bore wcfb type offy manifold to the modern holley. I have a friend living at Manhatton beach coming over at christmas. Pm me and I can transfer the money to your account. Thanks Kiwi Tony.

Hi Guys, I thought I'd start a post on various countries vehicle testing. On a recent post[Bendix verses Lockheed] it came up. In New Zealand we have a 6 monthly test no matter the millage since last test. It covers brakes ,lights, suspension, door locks,tyres etc. I've even been failed on oil...

Hi Guys, I went yesterday to help a mate who has been restoring a 36 3 window coupe for the last 12 years or so. Its a stunning car and a six figure dollar build. He is at the stage of doing a few short shake down drives around the block. Engine is sweet ,brakes very good,no rattles or clunks...

Hi guys i am doing a viniger flush on my 37, i have put 6 litres in and toppedwith water. Is this enough viniger? Also how long should i run around with this in? I tried to do a search but stupid tablet wont give me a keyboard. Thanks in advance . Tony.

Hi guys I'd like some advice from your collective expertise. My 37 is running a stout 284 5 speed and 4.11 diff and 650-16 tires. I would like to gear it up a bit as I go everywhere in 5th gear. I have a 3.78 diff but would need to convert to open drive. I'm wondering if bigger rear tires would...

I hope all Kiwi barners have the're old fords on high ground , worse storm in a generation coming. Heavy rain here already and cyclone still 500ks away. Stay safe. Tony.

Hi guys, I have been given the plate that screws to the floor which goes around the pedals and column. Can anyone show me a picture of what type of seals were originally here. Thanks in advance Tony. P.S I hope all florida barners are safe as it looks like a nasty storm heading your way.

Hi there is a new old stock 59a distributor cap on ebay,I know you were looking for one a couple of weeks ago. $45 with free shipping. Sorry I don't have the listing number,couldn't figure out how to find it. Cheers Tony.

Hi guys, returning from a swapmeet with a load of ford stuff behind, my 37 pickup started misfiring under load. I knew it was tracking inside the dissy cap but could do nothing on the road so limped home. removed the cap and sure enough tracking marks between 4 and 5 and 7 and 3 . This is a new...

Hi guys, Winter here nothing broken on my pickup so am rebuilding some spare dissys so a couple of questions. Do you soak the shaft in oil to soak the wick that lubricates the outer bush? Whats the best spray lube to use when reassembling. Are the aluminium body's better/worse than the cast...

Hi guys, I'm concidering one of these carbs for my pickup, any advantage/disadvange for the performer series over the thunder series, price is within a few bucks at the moment.Thanks in advance Tony.

Hi guys I've been working on a 51 F1 for a mate. It's a recent import from the states and a neat old truck. Motor runs sweet now with a bit of work, it's tired with only 30psi compression but can be hardly heard at idle. He [the owner] will only do a few hundred miles a year, so I figure it will...

A scorching hot day at New Zealands biggest show,Thousands of people and hundreds of cars of all makes and models. Scantily clad Woodstock Bourbon girls,monster trucks and many venders selling everything a hotrodder or restorer wants.Very little flathead stuff in the swap section which is the...

Hi guys I had a great run south to pick up my new 284 motor. It was a 405 mile trip each way. I left home at midday on tuesday and got to Brians at 11am wednesday. The weather was bad so I didn't stop for many photos sorry old Henry. The only mishap is my wiper blade blew off in the gale force...

Hi Guys, I'm heading from Whangaparaoa to Masterton on Wednesday in my 37 pickup, any barners on the way to pop in and have a chat? I'm going to Brians to fit the 284 and then drive back.I may go north via Napier or even Gisborne, I will play it by ear a bit, as it depends on time. I'm looking...

Hi Guys I've replaced the cab mounts on this truck I'm working on, in the kit are 3 round pieces of tube that I can't find a home for.Can anyone tell me were these go? Thanks Tony.

Hi Guys , I've been working on a 52 F1 thats just been imported from the states.Its a neat old truck and I've been going threw it doing cab mounts,carby, oil seals etc. The clutch trust bearing was noisy, so pulled the gearbox as I was doing the side shift seals as well. The trust bearing was so...

Hi Guys, I thought you might be interested in a big car weekend we have once a year at Whangamata.1500 oficial cars entered,the same again or more unoficial like me. A 250 mile round trip for me, the 37pu never missed a beat,17 mpg average, 20 mpg on the 95 mile motorway stretch home. If any of...

Hi Guys,I've just put a kit into my holley 94 on my 37 pickup and it is running good other than the idle.It idles ok but picks up speed then hunts a little and drops back.It changes about 2-3 hundred revs.Vacum guage remains steady troughout.I must point out it was doing this before the carb...

Hi Guys,I'm currently using my 37 pickup for daily commute of 50 miles round trip,I enjoy using the old truck but the gas bill is horrible.I'm running a 4.11 diff with 5 speed.I have a 3.78 converted to open drive in bits but need to get a driveshaft made up.Will changing to this bring my mpg...