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    Looking fo the right u joint

    I have installed a 1990 ford ranger rear end in my 50 ford custom. Does anyone know of a conversion u joint that will work with the ranger rear and the stock 50 drive shaft?
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    Spring perches

    Can anyone tell me where to buy spring perches for the Ranger rear end I'm installing in my 50 ford custom.
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    1950 ford custom/1990 ranger rear end install.

    I'm installing a1990 ranger rear end in my 50 ford custom. I have removed the shock mounts and spring perches on the ranger rear end. Ordered new perches to weld on. I'm thinking of making a jig pattern off the stock rear end to locate the weld on perches. Is there an easier or better way to...
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    Violent shake.

    So to start with I have a 1950 Ford Custom. I have replaced the clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing and hub. I had the flywheel resurfaced. It also has new u joints. From a dead stop the car shakes hard. It smoothes out after the car gets moving. It's only on a start. I do hear a...
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    Got lucky.

    I found the negative cable to the starter with a bare spot on it to the front cross member on a sharp piece. If it had been the positive cable the car would have burned down. I'm planning on relocating both cables across the firewall above the engine. I heard of guys using welder cable for...
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    Reassemnly

    Do you guys install the bellhousing and trans as a unit or separate.
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    Overdrive trans.

    I found an R11 overdrive trans, guy thinks it's a 1963. Thinking about putting it in my 1950 Ford Custom. My question is what would be a good price. He wants 400. Seems complete. I would still would need relay, kickdown and wiring. .
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    Transmission/pressure plate

    Will the bell housing on my 1950 ford custom come off with the engine in the car from below? Clearance looks like it might be a little close. Second question can the clutch and pressure plate be changed without removing the bell hosing by rotating the engine to gain access to the pressure plate...
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    Aluminum radiator 1950 Ford Custom

    Looks like o need a new radiator. Anyone recommend an aluminum radiator 3 or 4 row? Shoebox central has them for $800.0 plus. Seems like a lot. Several on net for around $360.00. Frostbite is one, Champion has a 2 row. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Sudden overheat.

    I installed a new heater core in my 1950 ford custom. The right side boiled over after I installed the core hoses. The reasoning behind saying the right side was the culprit is because I noticed both the top and bottom hose were collapsed after it was turned off for a while. I'm thinking the...
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    Recomended spark plug wires

    What spark plug wires do you recomended to eliminate radio interference?
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    1950 Ford Custom throughout hub

    I have a new clutch, pressure plate, throughout bearing, and pilot bearing. I can’t find a new bearing hub. Does anyone know of a hub from another year or car that will work with my 1950 Ford Custom? All help appreciated.
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    1950 Ford Custom throughout hub.

    I have a new clutch, new pressure plate, pilot bearing, and through bearing. I can’t find a new bearing hub. Does anyone know of a hub from another year or car that will work with my 1950 Ford Custom? All help appreciated.
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    1950 Ford Custom throughout bearing hub.

    I have a new clutch, pressure plate and throughout bearing. I can't find a new bearing hub. Does anyone know of a hub from another year or car that will work with my 1950 Ford Custom.
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