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    wanted.. open drive 3 speed for my 1951 F1

    **update** im looking for a top shift trans not side shift / column shift The one i have in my truck now has been around the block. i rebuilt it a while back but its time to find something a bit better. the case i have was broke and welded at some point in its life, it pops out of second...
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    new to this era. Questions about phaetons or sedan convertibles?

    l'm new to this era so i'm here to learn. I had a 28 roadster with a flathead and sold it. I have 2 kids and really missed having them with me to cruise around. im toying with the idea of a 4 seater convertible 32-40. Ideally i'd prefer a 2 door car convertible that seats 4. Would that be a...
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    1928 Av8 roadster steel body high boy

    Sold sold sold
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    More banjo questions for the gurus

    I’m on the home stretch of my banjo rebuild and everything is going together very well and smooth. My backlash is set and I have my gasket combination figured out. When I pull things back apart to apply some Indian head to the gaskets / housings how much will the sealant effect my tolerances...
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    how to properly grease rear wheel bearings

    is it similar to front wheel bearings? my banjo housing has grease Zerks on the hub is this typical for all years?
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    Help with banjo rear

    I pulled the banjo out of my roadster. I drove it once and noticed some pretty loud howel on deceleration. What I know I think it’s a 40’ -The gearing has matched etching from ford that says 3.57 (I counted the teeth and it’s 3.54) the gear faces look really nice. - the spiders seem tight and...
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    Good banjo rear, ideally 3.54 gearing but let’s chat

    Good banjo rear, ideally 3.54 gearing but let’s chat I’m seeing what’s out there before I attempt to rebuild my 40’ rear. 57-58” width. It’s a long shot but ya never know. Nice runner, rebuilt, quick change I suppose if the price were right. Willing to travel 500 miles from Denver to pickup...
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    Help with a noisy Banjo rear end.

    I have a 37 or 38 banjo rear in my 28 roadster with a closed drive / 39 trans. Everything is hearsay because i bought this car unfinished. The P.O simply stated that he installed a matched set 3.54 ring and pinion in the rear. The ratio appears correct not that it has anything to do with the...
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    6.50-16 firestone deluxe champion gum dipped tires

    I have a pair of new gum dipped firestone 16”-6.50 tires. I had these mocked up in my model a roadster. I ran them for 150 miles before I made a switch to another wheel package. These are only 2 years old. Always inside and low miles. These are perfect for the traditional look hotrods rat rods...
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    Does anyone have a measurement or picture ... model a roadster door.

    I’m working on my 28 roadster (Brookville) the doors don’t have any holes to install the mushroom shaped rubber bumpers. These are hinge side not strike. The bumpers keep the door from rattling.
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    1948-1952 f-1-2-3 steering box

    I’m looking for a steer box for my 50 f1. From what I’ve read they are the same f-1-2-3? Let me know if you have something, I’d like to line something up by spring. Byron 3oh3-601-59sevenseven.
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    8ba leaky heater shutoff valve

    at this point i am not running a heater so i currently have the valve closed and a section of heater hose connected to the passenger water pump to cap the pump output.the valve leaks at the shaft while running. i have a couple options. #1 i can get a plug for the head and a 5/8" cap to cap off...
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    anyone heard from Bubba's ignition.

    I was talking back and forth with Jim at the beginning of September to rebuilt my aluminum housing load-o-matic distributor for my 50 8ba. sent it to him on the 5th He mentioned a 2 week turn around. I talked to him about a month later and he was behind so he needed another week or so. Then a...
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    distributor differences 1950 8BA

    I am nearing completion on my f1 project. I contacted Bubba to rebuild my original Load o matic distributor. I had 2 so i figured I would send both in case parts were needed to put a good one together. The unit on the top (greasy one) was pulled from a running 8ba 10 years ago. the distributor...
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    8ba distributor housing / timing cover alignment question

    guys, i am putting together a 8ba for my 50 f1. i dropped in the distributor last night and noticed that the housing on the distributor and the timing cover dont meet. the distributor is fully "set" into the block and engaging the cam gear etc. The top of the housing is sitting on the head at...
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    innie nub 15" steel wheel

    i am hoping to get my project on the road this spring and i am hung up needing 1 ford steel wheel. its for my 1950 f1. I have the other 3 i just need the 4th so i can finish painting and get the tires mounted up. what i need is a 15" innie nub (to hold hubcap) 5.5" wide bead. i suppose if i...
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    Open drive floor shift 3 speed transmission 1942-1950 f1 w/239

    It's a long shot... Will consider any condition. Prefer complete. Will travel / ship Thanks in advance
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