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    53 Customline reaching out from my New Zealand

    This Randy N Robertson reaching out to Graham Freeman & other members of the Southern Kiwi V8 club. I trying to identify the guys ( and their cars)in the picture for my upcoming AACA newsletter & club presentation I sent Graham a PM also.
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    53 Customline is in New Zealand

    Well finally made the trip to NZ. Beautiful here! Currently visiting friends in Mangawhai Hope to see some nice Fords. Trip will take us North & South Islands. Christchurch, Napier, Queenstown, etc Arthur’s pass, Havelock, Franz Josef , Lake Moeraki., etc PM me if I am near FB members...
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    Any Ford Barn New Zealanders out there?

    Planning a trip that way Jan-Feb. Reach out if interested in showing off your car. Randy in NC
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    Flushing a steering box

    What is best to flush a steering box with diesel or clear kerosene? Oil drained & off car so I am able shake & flush several times to hopefully loosen up sludge. Car is 1953 Customline Don’t want to disassemble unless necessary Thanks for your advice Randy in Raleigh
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    53 Customline Front Upper Control arm clearances

    1953 supplement indicates clearance to be .0007-.018 "upper arm inner shaft and bushing. Which side is the clearance on outside as shown in the attached photo or inside under the seal? Question will likely be the same for the Lower control arm Thanks Randy N
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    Control arm seals fit issues

    Little help please 1953 Customline Upper & Lower control arm seals. Parts stripped to bare metal & painted New seals purchased Dennis Carpenter. Seals seem tight cannot install on the inside arms. Any experience & guidance would be appreciated Do they need to be trimmed? Thanks Randy N
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    1953 Rear Spring U bolts Advice Needed

    I am trying to source rear spring clips (u bolts) for my 53 Fordor Customline. My 52 Car Parts book shows the part number a MA5705-F with dimensions of 3.84 (3 7/8") x 8.20 (8 5/16") x 4.0". ( 53 supplement shows no change) The bolts I removed are 2 7/8 x 7 1/4 x 1 1/2" All are 1/2-20...
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    My Introduction

    I have been monitoring the site on & off for many years, this my first post. I am the. proud owner of a 1953 Customline Fordor. The car is a one owner originally purchased by my Great Grandmother & the first car I drove when I was 16. Shortly after that I wrecked it & my father made me park in...
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