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Want to purchase a set of main bearing caps for 1949-53 8BA. Need all three caps. Thanks, Curt

Set of 4 Wheel Smith 15 x 7 "Vintage", 5 on 5.5, backspace 4", part #045755-1-400. Factory power coated black. Front side is now painted over powder coating with 2015 Mustang Deep Impact Blue Metallic which can be removed down to power coating if desired. Tires were mounted to facilitate moving...

$200 - 4 Coker 6.00 x 16" Classics with original F100 Rims, chrome rings and moons SOLD: Set of 4 original 1953 F100 rims with 6.00 x 16" Coker Classics. With nice chrome beauty rims and baby moons. Coker's have about 3000 miles and the whitewalls are somewhat scuffed. They have been off the...

I've always admired engine color paint added to finned aluminum heads. I want to paint my polished heads but not sure the best way to do it.. The ones I've seen look perfect, almost like they were dipped. Anyone know the secret? Thanks, Curt

I'll be at the Salt Flats all day Wednesday the 16th - as a spectator. Any one else going? Curt

I am assembling my freshly machined 8CM engine. The main bearing clearance is .0025 (plastigauge) and the thrust bearing measures .003. So the mains are at the upper limit and the thrust is larger than spec. I didn't check the camshaft clearance. No doubt this engine will have low oil...

The emblems on the side of my F100 hood have rough corrosion spots. Reading B-O-B's post about having his 34 grill rechromed brought this question to mind. Reproductions are about $250 but i have no idea on the cost of rechrome. Suggestions on the best way to proceed?

I was surprised to discover that my 53 F100 V8 oil pan has nothing inside. Except for the small angle brace at right front. Is this normal?

For a '53 F100. The old paint is a cream or off-white color. I'm having the grille repainted so need help with the correct color. Thanks!

For the std bed with std 3 speed trans. OD drive shaft is 46-13/16" long. Within driving of AZ, CA, NV, NM, UT, CO will work. Or a standard drive shaft and I'll have it shortened. Thanks

This is just a heads up, but one just turned up on craigslist/Phoenix for $800. I am not associated with it nor do I know anything. It just seems rare enough that someone might want to take a look. https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/6031945604.html

I plan to replace the current 3.9 ratio with roughly 3.5 in the '53 this winter. The truck has the original light duty rear end that is marked 44 so Dana (or Spicer?) diff. I'll have a old mechanic I know and trust setup the ring & pinon and replace all bearings. Any suggestions a good...

We're about finished with a '53 Merc engine rebuild for my '53 F100. I wonder what clutch to consider for the engine. Currently the std 3-speed uses the stock 10" - 1-3/8" x 10 clutch. The engine is now 276 cu.in. but is stock except for .060" oversize valves, Schneider cam's 248B grind and...

Not sure how to remove the cable from the brake backing plate. Any suggestions? See attached photo. Thanks.

This is the diagram from an original Ford Truck Shop Manual. I can't find the starter button on the darn thing! Is this an error or am I blind? I haven't traced the actual wiring, but will do this weekend.

Complete valve seat grinding set for later V8: 8BA, etc. I have the valve grinder. Thanks.

Can anyone suggest a machine shop with flathead experence? I'd like to find one with the ability to pressure test the 8CM, measure cylinder wall thickness, and maybe touque plate. It's a stock rebuild so maybe a touque plate is not neessary? Thanks for any help.

What type plating processes are period-correct for 53 F100 brake components? Any recommendations on companies doing the service today?

Guys, I hope it's okay to put this notice up, but it seems a remarkable collection that someone may be interested in. I have a saved search on craigslist and just got notification tonight. I dont know anything about the listing or who's selling it. Apologizes if this is an improper post...

An old-time mechanic told me about a truck they converted to 8V to keep stock electrical components. He said the VR will adjust up to 9V so it's no problem. The truck starts nicely according to him. I'm an electrician and know the extra volts will cause the gauges to read a little high, along...