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I am to the point where I want to assemble and adjust the top irons on a '46. Should I attempt to adjust them with the assist springs and top cylinders attached, or adjust the irons with them off, then attach? Also, any issue using a 39-41 camshaft in a 59AB? Thanks

I've purchased some repro stainless window channels for the quarter windows on my '46 Ford convertible. Now that I have them, I don't know how to bend them in the quarter window arc shape to mount into the top iron curved piece without crimping them. How do others do this or suggestions o how...

When I read about a 30% improvement with an over drive, what does that compute to for a 3.78 rear ratio? Is the final drive 70% * 3.78 (= 2.45) or am I not doing this right? Does the 1:1 become 1:0.7? Thanks for any math lessons, I don't have enough fingers and toes. Fat Fender

I've seen a number of references to guys who put Zephyr gears in their early V8's. My question is, what does this do for them? Thanks

I've recently rebuilt a 59AB and put in a 4" crank. Compression after all was said and done is about 110 lbs on all cylinders (give or take ~5 lbs). Engine runs great, but the temp is always about 110 degrees plus ambient. So at a 90 degree outside reading, I'm running at ~200 degrees. This to...

Are the heads on flatheads right and left, or can they be mounted on either side of the engine? I have a set of Canadian heads marked C7RA-A on each head (these were on a 47 Merc I bought in Canada). Below the "Made in Canada" at the lower center of the head is a "1" on one head and a "2" on...

I'm putting a mildly built 59 AB (4" crank, dual 94's, dual exhaust) with 10" clutch into my '40. From the experience of guys who have done this, did you find that you still needed anti-chatter rods? Thanks for any response.

I recently went to get my '40 wing tips rechromed and the estimate I received was about $100 more than the cost of the repros advertised in the Mac's catalog. My question is, are the repro's good quality? Thanks

I'm about to install a well kit and top on a '40 convertible. The channel that wraps around the upper rear of the quarters and trunk area is currently void of any tacking material. I've looked at several suppliers, and they only list 1/8" X 5/8" and a bigger size for a "tack strip". I need a...

I'm looking for a passenger side, lower door hinge for a 1940. (It's for a convertible, but I think the closed car hinges are the same.) I really only need the half that attaches to the pillar (not the door), but would buy both halves if required. Thanks Brad 303 693-0956

When using a stock '40 voltmeter in a car that's being converted to 12V, do I need to reduce the voltage to the voltmeter or is it voltage independent like an ammeter? I've already reduced the voltage to the gas, oil and temp guages. Thanks for any advice.

Here's the big picture. I've rebuilt a 59a engine (new bore, pistons, valve job, mild cam). Installed 4" crank with all new bottom end. Had the rotating assembly balanced. I want to run dual 94's, dual exhaust. I have an electric fuel pump with regulator. Reads 2 to 3 lbs with engine running. I...

What's the minimum clearance from the top of the head to the top of the piston for a 59 ab? If I were to put in a mild cam (like a Schneider from Red's) is there enough advance on a stock 59 distributor or is some modification necessary? Thanks for any advice Fat Fender

When installing a 4" crank into a 59AB engine, does it matter which way the 8ba rods are installed? I think I remember someone posting that the rod numbers need to point to the outside of the engine or something. Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks

I'm putting dual 94's on my 59 AB in my '40 convertible. My question is, do duals effect manifold vacuum? I have the stock vacuum cylinders that work great on the bench. I'm at 6000 ft elevation and with a single carb, the vacuum system just barely does the job. Need I worry about the duals...

I'm refurbishing (but not restoring in the strictest sense of the word) a 40 Ford convertible. I'm keeping it looking stock from all apperances but have hopped up the flathead a bit, installed dual exhausts, 12V, etc. What I'm asking is what have any of you installed as to a readio that can...

I have a fairly nice set of '40 bumper wing tips (driver quality) that I would like to have rechromed (show quality). Is it your experience that buying new repro parts is cheaper than rechroming the old parts? I have asked a couple of chrome shops, but they want to inspect the parts before...

I know some of my questions are pretty basic, but I would like to build my 40 to near stock spec's. So first, is there a colored lens in the high beam indicator on the deluxe dash?. I have the small chrome (stainless?) fitting for the hole in the dash and the unit that holds it in place. When...

There's a small hole centered above the speedometer on my 40 deluxe dash. What's if for? (I have the Benny Bootle 40 restoration guide, but it doesn't seem to address this hole in the dash section.) Thanks

Does the radio delete plate on a '40 deluxe get painted the maroon color of the dash or does it stay shiney (chrome or stainless) as received from the repro companies? (I would have asked the V8 guys on the Early Ford V8 Club site but to many sites and to many logons to remember for this old...