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Hi guys, I have read up on previous posts Regarding Fitting Flywheel Housing to Motor. - I have a B Pressurised motor which was leaking at the rear Camshaft. Question -Is it best to fit the supplied Thin Gasket and use some Permatex. Or - Just use some RTV Sealant around the Camshaft Hole...

Hi Fellas, I need advice on the Front Oil Seal . When I rebuild the 8BA engine I used the Modern front seal and not the Rope Seal. On first start up, I noticed a oil leak running down the centre of the oil pan from the front. After reading a lot of posts , I thought maybe I pinched the seal...

Hi Fellas, I am about to fit up the front sheet metal on my 35 Coupe, and have a couple of questions on which would be the best way to start. Also this is a early 35 with the long fender braces. 1 - Would it be best to fit the inner fenders and grille first to the chassis, then fit the...

Hello, I am asking for help to inspect a car in Tekamah Nebraska. Thank you. Pete

Hi Fellas, The weather down in OZ has been a little better lately, and I have had a chance to put the 35 3 Window on a Rotisserie. I have Por-15 the entire inside, and also where the body sits on the chassis. The Original floor is in great condition. If anyone wants any detailed pictures, please...

Hi Fellas, This is my first Flat Head build ( 8BA ) and I would like to know the best way to remove the 4 plugs from the Crankshaft to clean out the Oil passage, They are a Slotted type. I have tried my Impact Screw Driver. But no good. I also have to remove the Oil Gallery plug in the front of...

Hi All, Has anyone used the Speedway brand Oil Pumps. If so what oil pressure do you have. Thanks - Pete

Hello, I have two questions regarding fitting Early Heads to 8Ba engine. 1. Is there any advantage to doing this or is it just for looks. 2.Does this affect the Cooling system in any way. I know you have to block a couple of holes in the Block, and one on your Drivers side head. I will be...

Hi Fellas, Here is a picture and details of my mates Flatty. This was rebuilt early last year, and has now been fitted to a 36 2 door Slantback. I will post more pics of the build. Flattie is a 99A block merc (1939) 3 3/16 bore which is now bored out 60 thou with full 8ba bottom end and new...

Hi Fellas, Need information on this Vin# 18F2193063. The 35 came from Argentina and is right hand drive. I have not seen any letters in Vin#,s before on a 35. What can you tell me. Thanks, Pete

Hi, I am looking for a good pair of 1935-36 Trunk Hinges. I would need them to be sent to Australia. USPS Global works well. I would also have to pay by Paypal, and pay all costs with this. Your help with this would be so much appreciated. Please email pictures to ozrodder@gmail.com Thanks, Pete

Hi Barners, I have been on this site for a little while now but never really introduced myself. My name is Pete and I live about 2 hours out of Sydney Australia.I have posted a few comments on this site and also purchased various parts from some real decent sellers. I purchased 2 - 35 3 windows...

Hi Fellas, Could someone let me know how the Chassis engineering front stabilizers work on 36 -36. We are just building up a 36 Tudor and have fitted a front stabilizer . I would like to know if there is any side to side shimmy while driving. I am using a Panhard bar on my 35 with no problems...

Hi, Can someone let me know if 34 Bumper bars are the same lenght as 35. I think the only difference is the 34 has one groove in the middle and the 35 has two. Thanks - Pete

Looking for a pair of 1935 Ford Radiator to Cowl support rods.