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    Motorbook Interchange Manual

    http://www.amazon.com/Ford-Parts-Interchange-Manual-Motorbooks/dp/0760300771?tag=atomicindus08-20#_ Anyone have this one and able to tell me if the 1959 Galaxie/Fairlane is covered? The first few pages on the Amazon preview weren't very informative. I'm getting my 4-door donor stripped down...
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    Ford O' Matic vs Cruise o' Matic

    I'm an absolute novice when it comes to Ford auto transmissions, and need some information, or directions to information. While restoring my 1959 Skyliner, I've bought a 1959 4-door that had been wrecked. It has the correct 292, but is equipped with a Ford o' Matic. Data plate on the retrac and...
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    Dearborn Classics Sheetmetal

    Had to relocate the Skyliner from her parking space since we're tearing down the carport to make a more permanent add-on to the shop, and during the move, (slid it on wood ramps due to the rear axle being out and the front wheels locked) the driver's door let go along the lower seam where it was...
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    Work season starting up!

    Out here in Okieland the weather's been absolutely gorgeous the past few days and looks to continue for the next few weeks. (Course, "wait a minute, it will change" remains in full effect) With my work schedule at the Nissan shop being Tues-Sat every week, I'll be diving in on Monday. First...
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    FX/MX in a 1959 Skyliner?

    According to the door plate and gear selector on my column, my 1959 Skyliner had a Cruiseomatic originally. My 4-door donor car has a 292 Fordomatic. Am I correct in assuming the Skyliner would have used an FX series Cruiseomatic? I'm going back as original as possible and would appreciate any...
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    1959 Skyliner Frame Restoration

    I hauled a '59 Skyliner out of a field in November and while the roof, relay box and all the screw jacks and mechanism for it are present and functional, it was without a driveline and had spent what I'm guessing were the last 30 years laying frame and abandoned in that spot. The body is...
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