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    Post war replacement blocks for 81a

    Hi guys, It's been awhile since I last logged on... I have a post war replacement block for an 81a motor that has a 3/16th bore and is also factory relieved. My question is, how far can these be bored out. One cylinder has a nasty gouge (about 50 thou) from a gudgeon (wrist) pin circlip coming...
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    Help needed from a Kansas Fordbarner

    I hoping someone from/near Eudora in Kansas can help me with shipping from Kansas to Australia. I recently bought two brake drums on Ebay from a seller in Eudora. He agreed to ship them to me in Oz but then changed his mind due to a couple of buyers claiming they never received their orders...
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    6V Alternator

    I am over rebuilding generators. Time for an alternator. Does anyone have an opinion on the 6V 50amp one wire alternator offered by C&G. I've searched our archives and have found that two wire alternators are preferred, but being an 'electrical dummy' I now put myself in your hands. It seems to...
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    Canadian Chassis Number

    In my rush to pack a suitcase I left my reference book behind, so now I'm here in New Zealand trying to get my pickup truck legalised without any info. Can anyone tell me what this chassis is; C18YF12400. Thanks in advance.
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    One for the Aussies, a little O/T

    Australia Post has opened a depot in Portland Oregon to facilitate the delivery of goods purchased in the US to Australia. The new service is called Shopmate. This is great for those of us who can't buy parts because sellers won't ship to OZ. Within an hour of finding this new service I bought...
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    Shock Link length

    Can someone tell me the length of the Rear Shock Links on a 1939 Chassis/Axel. Thanks.
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    Fenton Headers

    Does anyone know if Fenton produced sets of their Headers for Right Hand Drive vehicles with Flathead engines? Or if anyone produces copies for RHD. Thanks.
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    Magnum Axels, a bad batch. Ouch!!!

    I just found this mentioned in a newsletter, I'm not sure if this is widely known in the USA, or in other countries Magnum axels are exported to. This is very serious... http://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosheets/LVVTA_Info_06-2012_%27Magnum%27-brand_Axle_Safety_Warning.pdf
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    A letter written by Henry Ford

    Seen on eBay, a letter written by Henry Ford in 1933. I am impressed with the clear, concise and economical writing style. In my view this is business communication at near it's best. This letter is in complete contrast to what today passes for communication, where so-called business...
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    Hot off the presses

    Here is the new 32 5 window coupe unveiled last weekend at the Bilsport Car Show in Europe. It looks veerrrry nice.:cool: www.5wcoupe.se/en
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    Shock rebuild

    Does anyone know of someone rebuilding Houdaille Shock Absorbers in Australia or New Zealand? I have located a NOS right rear for my '36' Colonial pickup, but need an old core rebuilt. Thanks in advance.
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    36 Pickup Rear Shock Absorbers

    Looking for rear shocks, arms and links for a 1936 Pickup. Must be in working order and in very good/excellent condition.
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    Rare Sports manifold for flathead

    Hi guys, I've come across this manifold dated 1947 and wondered if anyone knows anything about them.
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