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Hi, I have a '48 Flathead which has a front mounted, crab style distributor. It has been retrofitted with a Pertronix Electronic Module (replacing the points). My first question is regarding the Vacuum Brake - what does this do and do I still need it with the electronic module? My...

Hi All, I am hoping someone here can help me out... The box on my 1939 P/U rests on boards which are bolted to the frame. In between the boards and the frame, the truck uses Wooden cross members which raise the box up off the frame at the front and at the rear. I believe carriage...

Hi All, Does anyone have pictures of the correct way to mount a 39 Pickup Cab to the frame? I bought the correct wood (which seems to fit properly to the bottom of the cab) and I bought the bolt kit from Ray N. I am interested in any additional insulation that was used and the...

I watched this YouTube Movie last night about the Flathead V8 and it's story. It was a good show, but they talked about some of the problems Ford encountered with the 1932 Engine, one of which was oil control. Apparently (according to the show), the early V8 would suffer from oil starvation...

When I bought my pickup it had a radiator in it that seems to fit well, except for one small problem, the lower outlets are about 1 1/2" lower than the water pump inlets. Sure enough, I pulled it out and it is (as per the chassis manual" for a 1938 truck (L81T-A146) and not for a "commercial"...

Is there currently anyone reproducing 35 - 40 frames (replacement for the original)?

Can anyone help with this... I am picking up my long block 46 flathead from the engine rebuilders and I need to build a wooden cradle for transporting it in the back of my pickup. The pan and heads are on it. Has anyone done this and could send me the plans? Even the dimensions would help me...

All, Is there a thread on this board which lists all of the available flathead oil pumps and which blocks they fit? My machinist just gave me a call and said that the Melling M19 pump that I gave him to fit in my 1946 C69A block was a lot shorter than the one that was in the block...

I have been trying to design a closed PCV system for my 1946 C69A motor that has an older Navarro Super Dual Intake. I have seen the hidden versions designed by several members, but I would prefer to have the valve serviceable and I don't like the idea of putting hose inside the engine. Would...

So I found a C69A block, crank, pistons, rods, etc., all disassembled and bought the works for $500CDN (sadly this is only about $375USD these days). A couple of concerns, the main one being the broken (and repaired) bellhousing. The crank is scuffed and may need to be turned. The good: It is...

I've been looking at a bunch of pictures of 1939 pickup trucks and I am still not sure of how the front grille was painted??? Was it body color? Was it chrome? Was it blacked out? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, George

My new pickup needs an engine overhaul and my first challenge is to pull out what I believe is an 81A 221CI (not original). It has a 3spd transmission, and a closed drive train (although I was told it is not original - for that matter the chassis and running gear were all swapped out - I think...