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Hey guys do any of you do timed cross country rallying in your V8 Fords like the “Great American Race”? If so what sort of preparations do you do to your car? What tools and spares do you bring? Do you have any interesting stories from the road? I am nearing retirement and I’d like to do at...

Hey guys grab yourself your favorite beverage, lean back in your chair and enjoy this great test of an ARDUN converted 8BA. This is a great video that was preceded by a couple of in depth build videos. The most striking thing for me is how this old Ford can handle the power it made and it...

Hey guys do any of you have any experience with Stromberg E-fire distributors for a 59 style engine? I’m beginning to suspect I have a problem with erratic spark. Coil seems okay. Wondering if any of you have run into problems with one. This is the first one I’ve come across in my friend’s...

Guys I’m getting a car in that’s powered by a 276” Flathead I built a year or so ago. It’s got a Max 1 cam, fully ported but not relieved. It’s topped off by Offy heads and an Offy three carb intake with Stromberg 97’s and a progressive linkage. Also the engine is backed by a modern AOD...

Guys here is a great video for you to enjoy. https://youtu.be/EKDI6184Tl4?si=1TPGWKV2dfC0ufnl

Ford V8-60’s, who is into them? I’d like to build a nice little V8-60 for which I don’t even have a purpose yet. If there is anyone that would like to comment on them I’m all ears because I’ve never been into one. I purchased three engines on a pallet. One is complete complete the other two...

In search of “Wayward Wind” Hey fellas I recently acquired this 1939 Mercury grille set. As you can see at some point in its life the owner hand painted the name “Wayward Wind” on the lower lip. I thought about this for a while and imagined that a former owner must’ve been proud of his or her...

Hey guys I’m helping a friend with a 1950 Packard straight 8 I believe 288 cubic inches. He’s had an ongoing overheating problem and I suspect late timing is playing into that problem. I’m interested in speaking to someone who can go over this distributor and check the advance curve and it’s...

Hey gang, thanks for having a look at my silly post. I’m more apt to post in the Early V8 section because that’s more of what I’ve been into over the years. But I’m dipping my toe in the water here and calling on your vast knowledge. Anyhow I wonder if any of you can help color back into my...

‘40 Mercury Convertible Sedan Top Irons Hi, I’m about to acquire a ‘40 Merc CS that is mildly customized. I’m interested in getting the folding top mechanism. If you have something I’d be interested in talking to you. Thanks in advance!

Hey gang this is a great short film about the story of the Dunesmobiles of Michigan. Actually #9 in particular. I think you’ll enjoy this great story. https://youtu.be/FO0AqxnVVaQ

Unusual carburation on Flathead V8’s Hey gang it might be fun to talk about and share pictures of unusual carburetor choices on Flathead Ford engines. I’m really talking about anything other than the normal 3 bolt 94 Holley/Fords and Stromberg 97’s. I’ve looked on several occasions at some...

Vent window regulator ‘41 Ford Coupe Hey gang I could really use a vent window regulator for my 1941 Ford Coupe (passenger side). Thanks in advance.

Hey gang does anyone have a clever way of clamping the distributor in place when using early heads on an 8BA engine? I’ll probably whittle a clamp out of aluminum but before I do I thought it’d be prudent to check with you guys to see if anyone has done this and if so what route did you take...

Hey gang I’d like to share this video I came across featuring the great Ken Gross talking about the intake manifold collection at Speedway Motors “Museum of Speed”. This is a fascinating walk back in time, I think you’ll enjoy it. https://youtu.be/gD55ghXw0K0

What’s so great about the Flathead Ford V8? So this is a question that has as many different answers as there are people willing to supply an opinion on the subject I would venture to say. I admit the inspiration for this thread was provided by an opinion voiced in another thread that...

Cars of the 40’s. Hey gang check out this cool video of “Cars of the 40’s”. See how many different Ford’s you can spot. I think you’ll like this. https://youtu.be/VOHYrA1UzpY

Hey gang first Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. I thought it might be fun and interesting to delve into the rally world as it relates to early Ford’s. If you have done some cool rally’s would love to hear of your experiences. What Rally did you do? What kind of special prep did you do to...

......the world seems right again. https://youtu.be/49bvolak-qA

Guys I'm not even sure what to call them but I would like to replace those hairy things that seal and secure the side windows in my '41 Coupe. I purchased a beautiful kit from Bob Drake. Really spot on parts and I'm very happy with them. My question is the original parts have holes through...