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    Ford flathead overdrive transmission

    The best thing about these OD's is they are 30% Where as the later mustang and S10 stuff is around half that . Still better but not as good as original.
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    37 ton and a half

    Gary, Thats a steller idea about using a devorced transfer case . Tim
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    1952 F1, headers, Recommendations?

    Reds had them at one time . I was going to buy a set for my freind befor he passed away.
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    The Merc

    I have heated those bolts to red hot then let them cool over night and they came out without twisting or rounding off. Tim
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    No room for more trucks

    Gary , You said when you get it out on the flats? I rode a bicycle all over the San Juans back in 1999. Other than Lopez I cant recall any flat spots. LOL Tim PS. That photo of the store at Olga brought back many fond memories ,thank you
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    Power steering for 52

    Ford used the ram type power steering throughout the sixties on small and midsize cars so parts are out there. Tim
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    Trip away in the 34

    Hot rod or stock. The road is where they are at home,and belong, not in a trailer or shop. Tim
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    Swap meet observation

    Im with Newc. If you meet folks in the game then you learn who has what ,where and how much or trade for what you may have. Tim
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    Adding grease to the U-joint?

    As stated above The U joint is lubricated with transmision oil. Not grease. The zerk if it has one is for the clam shell. The oil goes all the way to the driveshaft seal aft of the speedo gear. I'm not shure why anyone would want to turn their transmision lube into a nasty goop that doesn't flow...
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    1940 Merc rescued “barn find”

    Re: 1940 Merc rescued “barn find” I hope to see more of it in the future. Were you lucky enough to get paper on it as well?
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    Tubless tires on 40 Ford wheels

    I used flexseal on all rivets or wire spoke heads in my wheels and never a tube in a radial tire. Tim
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    Paint Hardeners

    You dont have to use a hardener in most paints . Its an optional additive that can make the paint dry a little faster and dencer while giving it a little more shine along the way. Thats why the counter guy asks if you want it. So if you cant find the corect one I wouldn't worry to much. Tim
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    Anyone Try the Kontio Wide Whitewall tires yet

    The Toyo tires from Dimondback that I have with the wide whites are made in the USA ( White Georgia) and they have 20 plus thousand wonderfull miles on them. I'll stick with quality. Coker tires are fine for trailer and garage Queens, just not rolling down the road.
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    It s happened again

    Now we have come full circle as to why face to face and a hand shaken is always best.
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    Fed up with 6 volt on my 53 F600

    Well your down to the starte or the battery. I have never had a starting problem with six volts. The prolem is always a componat in the system.My 41 has a rebuilt high compression 255 and it cranks just fine ,one fellow ask me when I changed it to twelve volts. I just smile and say this is how...
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    Scraped Fender - Paint Repair Tips?

    Glen , now you need to take all of your masking off and very carfully wet sand (lots of water so you can whats happening) with a hard rubber or wood flat block cutting the new filler paint bringing it down end blend it into the level of the original paint. Patiants is key here. Then buff with...
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    I think I found the problem but….

    Re: I think I found the problem but…. We never heard, what the outcome was? Any news?
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    A nice '40 - Wadaya think?...Sold for USD $23,500 - 09/09/2026

    From what we've seen lately these cars are going cheaper and cheaper so for this one I see it as a fair but not great price. We all have our likes and dislikes so I wont pick it apart but did the radio antenas really hang down that far? Tim
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    Holley 885 Use

    That is a very cool looking carb. I;ve always thought thee of those lined up on any engine with there covers polished would look perfect. The second picture is the lodomatic distributor vacume if my memory bone serves me right. the other Idon't recall ever seeing or using. Tim
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    1951 Fordomatic reluctant to go into Drive or Reverse

    I'm no expert but my 55 vic had the same simtoms and it turned out to be all of my rubber seals were and clutch packs were just woren out. I did the work myself and it worked out fine. Napa sells a additive (this is what got the car to my house when I bought it) you can try that might help with...
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