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im having the failed 3yr old discontinued vintage model powermaster replaced by an updated powermaster 9507 model starter. Any tips would be appreciated. thanks,Tom.

finally found the vacuum hose hiding behind a crusty dried up firewall grommet. pulled the correct length out and hooked up to the intake vac. port and wipers do work! ive had the '51 for about 6 months now and was scratching my head because there was a couple parts boxed up in trunk an old...

Traded my '37 fordor which i had for six years. drove her almost every day from usually middle of march-middle of november sans salt or sand with a road rinse or two. ive changed my avatar now trying to add pics. Tom.

hello shoebox barners,i have traded my '37 fordor for a '51 crestline that was totaly restored some years ago. i will take possesion in a coupl of days and i will have a bunch of questions now and down the road. as ive been reading posts made me think about some thins like spark plugs.ive been...

hey you guys out there with your '37 with the one year only bullett style tail lights. iv'e had some trouble trying to keep the mounting ring from letting the lens falling out. couple of yrs. ago i had too rebend the little keeper at screw on bottom of housing. worked for two yrs untill today. i...

The carpet at bottom of doors and also rear floor carpet could use sprucing up. have any of you guys used a product like this? Tom.

wondering if i used 20w50 conventional oil would stop clutch from slipping. i have been using 10w30 conv. in her the last couple of years. before i had used 10w40 conv.never had used synthetic. also i've been adding 4oz. of lucas TB Zinc withe the oil changes. also clutch seems to be adjusted...

what is output of o.e. ignition coil in volts '37 v8? thanks,Tom.

I did a search for cowl and windshield drains.i think i found the windshield drains by using my cell phone camera. i'm just comming off my 2nd total hip replacement in december so layin on my back on floor is out of the question,besides i'm old with arthritic spine as well.so i pick my battles:)...

I know little about my '37. bought from local dealer from family of deceased man that had owned since 1956.i possible could be third owner. not sure if i should put vin on ford forum. Tom.

hey barners, fuel gauge on my '37 fordor has been not as good as could be expected since last fall. i was going to check to see if float was taking on fuel and got all screws but one out. the one that wont budge has allready hadthe slot buggered up before i got to it. cant get dremmel tool in...

hey folks,im about to put some new modern steel belted radials on my stock wide five rims.iv'e got some old bias ply that prev owner installed in 2014. lug nuts are 1/2"20 correct? and are they all removed counter clockwise? and would torque be 90ft.lbs? what tire pressure are you using with the...

Hey barners, iv'e been using metal fuel filters and thought about switching to plastic to see better fuel condition. what brand and part numbers you guys think are best.are there fuel pressure issues with some? thanks ,Tom.

what would be the correct amp. rated toggle switch for my 6volt priming only fuel pump? thanks, Tom.

after reading thread for wide five rims and dyna beads,need input on anybody running modern steel belted radials on wide fives. is it safe to,will they walk off rim in turns,can you run without tubes? my wide white bias ply do have some age to them tread is still very good and all are just...

what do you folks think about warming up to operating temp in the garage. helpful or harmful? to the '37 flathead. thanks,Tom.

which style do you folks use and do you install on pos grnd battery post? or not use at all. Tom.

hey folks,need advice,I plan on installing new brake cables and adjustment clevises on my '37 this spring. Iv'e looked at 3 or 4 suppliers and dennis carpenter are either better pics. or are actually better parts than macs/ecklers. iv'e had good luck with some parts from joe's antiques and...

hi barners, i ordered 2 radiator hoses from joe's antique today. wondering how much coolant to drain from radiator to replace both upper hoses? iv'e had the'37 fordor for two years and havn't had to do any coolant work yet. i hope i can get the pet **** to shut off after draining a little...

i installed a dennis carpenter 94 carb 1 year ago. lately when i drive the '37 which is almost everyday even after being warmed up the idle will creep up. when i come to a turn or a stop[ i need to tap the accelerator pedal to decrease the fast idle. not sure what the cause. linkage seems...