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  1. Don T

    15" x 5" rims

    I have a couple of steel (original 15" were optional) on my 50 Meteor. I have too much runout on two of the rims which I believe is causing a vibration problem. I have checked into straightening them and appears my best option is to find replacement wheels. Does anyone know where I could find a...
  2. Don T

    r-10 overdrive

    I have a trans and OD from (I believe) 50 Meteor/Ford. It could be restored or used for parts. I have disassembled it and believe it needs gaskets, seals, new retainer clips, 8a-7652 OD output shaft, cluster gear washers, tail shaft bushing and seal, front bearing retainer, solenoid and...
  3. Don T

    Shoebox pulling a Teardrop

    First the question; the car handles the trailer fine but overheating is the problem, so is this doable or is it just too much to expect out of this car? Background is; 8ba with OD, 3.88 rear end. The bore was within tolerances when I got the car so I did rings, bearings, valves, crank water...
  4. Don T

    1950 Ford car slip yoke exposure

    This car did not come with a driveshaft, I "found" one and installed it and now am wondering if it is too short. The pic shows I have about 1-3/4" of the yoke barrel out of the transmission tailpiece, should the yoke be deeper into the tailpiece? This pic was taken with the car weight on the...
  5. Don T

    1949-54 Shoebox ring & pinion

    parts not needed
  6. Don T

    50 shoebox diff

    Can someone confirm that the pinion setting is set by crush washer or is it set by shims in this diff. Thanks for the help.
  7. Don T

    50 upper outer a arm bushing install question

    I attempted to install the bushing kit, the bushing and bolt match the originals but the supplied seals are one diameter only. I think if they had one larger end I could squeeze them in place? I do not have a old seal to compare. I really need someone who has installed these parts to chime in; I...
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