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Good, working transmission from car that was on the road and registered. I pulled for engine swap. Was behind 8ba. Please come get it so wife will stop complaining about my junk.

Hi all, I'm pretty sure I know the answer here especially on a forum such as this. Nevertheless, I'll ask for input. I have a very original, very rust-free 52 4 door customline. She's a driver quality car. Lots of scratches, dents, original interior, etc. etc. Anyhow, the 8ba is finally due...

Are there any companies out there that make upholstery kits for the 52 customline? I can't seem to find any legit sites. Thank you

I'd like to add two aftermarket temp gauges, one for each head. My stock gauge also works. Is there a way to keep the stock gauge working If I add aftermarket too? I assume I can't get the stock gauge to work on an aftermarket sender or vice versa. I'll be adding voltmeter and oil pressure...

Alright, so my 52 8ba gets a decent amount of blow by out of the oil fill tube. I know the engine is worn. However, after a complete tune up, having Charlie redo my carb, and getting my plug gap correct, the car actually runs and starts really well for what it is - a worn 73 year old...

Can anyone recommend a 239 flathead pilot and seat cutter? I've heard new way is good? Just planning on a valve job using the old seats. Thanks!

Hi all, new guy here back again. I have a 52 customline 8ba three on the tree. Before I explain further, I may follow everyone's advice soon and "send the carb to charlie in ny." :) I pulled this car out of a barn, but it had run at least 10 years ago. The car had (has) a pertronix ingnitor I...

Hi everyone, New 52 customline owner. I'm having difficulty finding a battery disconnect switch to fit my positive side top post battery. This is my first positive ground vehicle. The positive post is a bit larger than the negative. Does anyone have a recommendation for a battery disconnect that...

Hi, I just rebuilt my original 94 carb which leaked EVERYWHERE. Now, it leaks at the accelerator pump shaft. :mad: I set the float to 1 - 11/32. I'm also having trouble with weepage at the bowl drain plugs sometimes. The fiber washers wouldnt seal at all so I used viton o ring seals which...

Can anyone recommend a specific brand/model of puller to remove the tail shaft bushing from a 52 customline 3 speed manual? Mine is pretty warn. I'm not interested in removing the tail shaft at this point. I've had tools to remove these bushings from other transmissions, but they don't fit my...

Does anyone make a complete wiring harness for a 52 customline?

Hi everyone, Very excited to be here. Just pulled my first flat-powered car out of a barn. 52 Customline Fordor. I'm here to learn as much as I can about the car. My first question is about decoding the patent plate. I found great info on the VanPelt website but it's missing a lot of the...

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