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    Noisy transmission in '40 Ford-need helping diagnosing problem

    Was pulling up a tar and chip road and shifted into 2nd gear at about 20 mph cresting a hill. The tires chirped pretty good shifting into second on the loose road surface and I stopped at stop sign. Pulled away and noticed a da da da da da noise when in second gear and same noise also when...
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    1955 Ford Mainline Ute(Australian) Project

    Truck was taken apart during restoration 20+ years ago in Australia and received quickie paint job. I purchased and had it shipped to Port of Norfolk Va. No engine or transmission. Since I received it I have done the following: Switched out the entire right hand drive firewall /toe board...
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    Wanted-1935 ford woodie wagon

    Looking for 1935 woodie- driver quality solid original or vehicle in long term storage. No major wood or mechanical projects. Prefer a east coast car but will travel for right car. Any leads appreciated. Pm me thru ford barn thanks
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    Wanted-1935 Ford Woodie sSation Wagon

    Looking for driver quality/old restoration or car out of storage. No major projects. Prefer east coast car but will travel for right car. Pm me thru ford barn . Any leads appreciated/ thanks in advance
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    Anybody ever put a 40-48 V-12 ****** and OD in a stock ford with torque tube?

    I have a 40 style V-12 Trans and OD unit and was wondering if anyone has adopted them to 40-48 Ford Passenger car use by modifying the torque tube and driveshaft. The Lincoln transmission has same spline count and bolt pattern to adapt to a 59 series V8 motor. Thanks in advance
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    1955 Ford Mainline Ute(Australian) Project

    Truck was taken apart by previous owner 20+ years ago in Australie and received quickie paint job. Hadit shipped to Port of Norfolk Va. No engine or transmission. Since I received it I have done the following: Switched out the entire right hand drive firewall with a 55/56 US Model to accept Left...
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    302 & C-4 to replace 292 with Fordomatic-suggestions-parts sources

    Looking to replace present 292 with Fordomatic in a 55 Fairlane with a 302 with C4. Can anyone give quick description of what is basically involved in swapping out mounts and good sources for parts. I've seen a lot of complaints about made in China parts not fitting and/or breaking easily...
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    1939 top load 3 speed question

    Merry Christmas to all. My 39 top loader trans runs quietly-doesn't pop out of gear and shifts nicely into third. It does 'swipe" or "clash" shifting into second at a brisk speed pulling away. Not so much or at all- if you just get rolling in first and shift right away into second. I've got to...
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    Wanted-1937 grille-hershey

    Anybody heading to hershey with a '37 grille fop sale? If so let me know price and space/location i'll be there mon-wed. 703-966-8422
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    59 AB fitting in a '35 Pickup

    I have a tired 59A in an otherwise stock '35 Pickup. I am looking at buying a 59AB motor from a seller 400 miles away. I know the fan/generator arrangement is different with 2 belts and the fan mechanism being unique to 46-48 59AB design and not bolted to the generator like the stock '35. I...
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    Vapor Lock Woes

    Headed out Sunday at 8:00 am with 80degree weather 59A runs like a champ-going 55 mph pulling strong. I've got upgraded pumps. haney coil. Modern condensor . Carb idles and pull great no pings etc. We leave at 3:00 and its 99 degrees with more traffic. Car starts surging and losing power. I...
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    1941Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup front shock links-help to identify

    I sent off front lever shocks on my '41 pickup for rebuilding. While waiting I ordered new Front shock links from Carpenter. Catalog calls for 4 inch center to center for '41 Pickup. Shocks arrived and I started mounting them up. I noticed the old links-still on the workbench- were pounded up...
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    Wanted 1941 1/2 Ton Pickup Tube Shock Ccnversion Kit

    Looking for a NORS Front tube Shock conversion kit with all mounting hardware etc. The spacing on the top mounting bracket is wider than the kits used for 35=40
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    Rare NOS Monogram Dress Up Hubcap and Advertising Card

    Probably remnant of dealer display. Includes (1) NOS Monogram Model A Hub Cap Dress Up Piece With Sales Card Showing Other Accessories Available. $295.00 shipped in Lower 48 States or P/U near Washington DC. PM with questions
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    NOS Fulton Perfection Pedal Dress Up Accessory

    On shelf for 100 years Box is intact but flap is detached. Original instructions still in box. Great display item $125.00 or near offer shipped in Lower 48 States or pick up in Virginia. PM me with questions. Thanks
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    Old Gas Pumps-Signs-Air Meters-Lubesters-March 4th-Virginia

    30's thru 50's collectibles. One mans collection sells March 4th thru on line auction. items are 1 hour South of Frederick Md and the March 9th Mason Dixon Gas and Oil Show for Easy Pickup. For photos and terms visit proxibid.com/ntarrington
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    Do modern style thermostats work in 59 stylle heads?

    I've gotten an old 59a motor back to life in a 35 car. Previous owner used no thermostats. Lots of condensation and sludge evident in valve galley. When running it barely ran 100 degrees according to laser temp gun. I put some 160 degree thermostats from Dennis Carpenter in the center water...
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    Power Valves for 94 Style Carbs

    Can anyone recommend a source for proper power valves for 94 style carbs. I understand some specialty guys machine the base to acocmodate a better sealing gasket. Thanks in advance
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    59A Head Gaskets-ios there a left and Right Side

    I've got several 59A gasket sets where only one head gasket was used. They are composite style. Is there a marking that designates left or Right side? Thanks in advance
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    Wanted-2 pair bellow style thermostats for35/36 Ford

    Looking for 2 pairs of shaw style bellow thermostats to fit 35 Ford . Used to be a fellow that advertised in V-8 Club-does anyone know if he still makes them? Thanks and Happy Holidays.
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