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How can you tell the difference between a '33 and '34 Ford besides the grill, number of hood latches on each side, and carburetor (Detroit Lubricator vs Stromberg 48) ? Sal

Does anyone know what the offset is on '55 Ford car wheels ? Is the flat mounting surface of the wheel in the center of the wheel, or offset ? Looking to buy aftermarket wheels using the same tires, and want to make sure the front tires won't rub when turning. Thanks for any info, Sal

Will the points arc to the point of doing damage to the contacts, if I disconnect the condenser wire to try and diagnose a bad condenser ? It would be run for maybe 5 minutes tops. The car is a '55 272 updated to 12 volts with a ballast resistor. Stock distributor. Thanks, Sal

For sale a 1953 Olsmobile small base Rochester 4GC carburetor which is ideal for a single 4 barrel conversion on a flathead V8. Professionally rebuilt with original brass tag, stamped 7005600. Fully guaranteed. 56 years experience. I have problems loading pictures here. If interested I can send...

Found the below. no longer needed Wanted, bellcrank for throttle that bolts to manifold for a '55 Ford with 272 4 barrel engine and manual transmission. Sal

Does anyone have a picture from the Ford parts manual or other source for the throttle linkage from the firewall to the 4 barrel carb for a 272 V8 ? I believe it maybe has a manifold mounted bell crank ? KULTULZ, do you have a picture of this ? Thanks for any info. Sal

I found and bought a pair. So no longer needed. Thanks, Sal

I may be working on a '63 T-Bird factory tri power on a 390 engine. For some reason, T-Birds used different front and rear secondary carbs (LIST 2497 and 2498), where as the pass cars used the same carb front and rear (LIST 2437). Both T-Bird and Ford shared the same primary center carb (LIST...

Has anybody noticed lately that there are quite a few adds in the Late V8 swap meet section that are for Early V8 parts ? Not just one seller, but quite a few. It's not a big deal, but these items usually aren't listed in the Early V8 section too. Seems like they would have a lot more luck...

I have 4 restored Holley 4000 Teapot 4 barrel carburetors for sale. Price is for each. All are Holley number LIST 1161, and one is an 1162. Guaranteed to run well and no leaks. It won't let me load pictures, so please email me at: sal_cicala@yahoo.com and I can email them to you. Or call me...

This is a great video if you have the time. A lot of early V8 development photos and very detailed on engine facts. Also shows a lot of general '32 facts and photos. Sal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RB3z1er9Sw

Does anyone know when the Ford flathead V8 switched from head studs to head bolts ? Was it with the 8BA ? Sal

I thought some of you would be interested in this video. Looks pretty well made. Sal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHkE0eX4qAI

I found this on EBAY, and was wondering, can a flathead V8 actually used pistons with that big of a dome ? Sal https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Flathead-Pistons-HIGH-CROWN-POP-UP-DOME-w-29A-Rods-JAHNS-SILVO/264542262470?hash=item3d97f294c6:g:NaUAAOSwfVtd2Bkm

This is a restored 1953 Lincoln Holley 2140 four barrel carburetor. The Lincoln part number is EAD-9510-H1. The Holley part number is LIST 771-1. The build date code is 153 (5th week of Jan. 1953). I purchased the carburetor in complete original condition and completely disassembled. inspected...

I thought some people may enjoy this short video of the 2018 Race Of Gentlemen in New Jersey. Sal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIok6YBF5sE&feature=youtu.be

Hoping all is well with any Ford Barner's in Alaska. Especially two brothers, Jim and Dennis Hackenberger. Barn ID's are "Alaska Jim" and "Flatrod". Both live in the Anchorage area. Sal

All '55 Mercury's in the USA except the Montclair came with the 188 HP 292 Y-Block V8. The Montclair came with the same 292 as in the '55 T-Birds with 198 HP. (7.5:1 compression ratio compared to 8.5:1 in the Montclair). My question is, did all '55 Mercury's come standard with dual exhausts...

Can anyone say if Ford ever built an early Falcon with the 144 six cylinder engine and an automatic transmission ? I saw one advertised, but they said the engine was replaced and the air cleaner had a "144" sticker on it. I always heard they didn't build this combination, because with the auto...

This is a Holley 660 CFM universal center squirter drag race carburetor made by Holley for drag racing on 2x4 tunnel rams. I found it at a local swap meet for a very low price. It was all original and never touched or modified. Has original jets and calibration (blocked power system). I...