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A couple of dumb questions. We are picking up the rebuilt engine from the machine shop today. Have about 10 days till the Fordomatic is ready, so were close to putting it back in. The car is a rust free convertible Is it better/easier to mount the front motor mounts to the frame, or to the...

My machinist is ready to have me get the parts for a rebuild. Cam, pistons, bearings, valves, oil pump, valve hardware etc. I would think an all or none quote could be the way to go. Any suggestions on a good source?? It is a 53 Ford flathead, and it is going to go back together stock, no...

How the blip do you get the fool thing out of the dash?? I found the 3 - 3/8" nuts holding it in, and removed them. It will not easily come out the front. The speedometer reads fast. I have been told it probably needs cleaning and lubrication. The temperature gauge also does not work, some...

I'm helping a friend with his '53 convertible. It has a white Faux continental spare on the trunk. Is this a Ford option, or aftermarket? I have seen images of 53's with this same accessory. There is some hardware missing to open the trunk. Lift the hubcap on the spare, and there should be some...

Any suggestions on a steering box swap that would reduce the turns lock to lock. A whole lot of cranking to get this thing to turn. what have others done?

Any thoughts on a low buck solution to the steering on a 53 convertible. So many cranks of the wheel to turn the darn thing. Is there a easily installed replacement steering box? What have others done?

left out contact info1930 Tudor starts, stop, runs like a Model A should. 15 to 20 year old paint/ restoration job, shows very well, a few blemishes. Driven very little since. Year old battery, hidden turn signals, LED third brake light. Powder coated new steel fenders. Doug 402-680-8302

What is the correct temperature thermostat for a '53 passenger car V8? It ha 180's in it now

The car in question has sat for the past 4 years. Owner health issues. I am helping a friend who purchased it from his aunt get it running again. How concerned do I need to be with the master cylinder and brake cylinders after setting that long? It goes with out saying I will be replacing all of...

I'm new to the late flathead models. The battery was out of the car when I got to it. Is a 53 positive or negative ground? Thank you

My T has a fairly new engine. It was run enough last summer to be at the point it was starting pretty easy, and running very well. As of late, since just before Christmas, every time then I try to start it, as soon as the engine shows some life it kicks the Bendix out, before it will actually...

Nice older restoration. Nice interior, nice paint, some chips. Very few miles since engine rebuilt receipts for engine. just rewired. Led third brake light/turn signals in rear window (Brakeliter) Hidden turn signals. Starts and runs as it should. Needs some attention with the brakes - they will...