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    Winter driving, back in the day.

    Back in the day roll your own tobacco came in a small fabric pouch. Rub that on the windshield, no frost.
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    Help with what to do with parts please.

    Your best effort is to inventory this collection. Once that happens the sale as a lot is best.
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    Early Cad engine in 40 Ford

    Several years ago I installed a '51caddy extended bell housing in my '40 ford tudor. The only interference was the rear end of the left exhaust manifold with the shifting arms on the steering collum. When this is removed from the housing there is a hole in the housing that determines it's...
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    34 cabriolet got narrower after restoration

    There is no such thing as gravity. The earth sucks.
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    Transmission Adapter

    I'm trying to locate the transmission adaptor to install a "39 transmission behind my "31 engine. Specialty Ford Parts, who are out of business, show one in their old catalog #7501. Are there any adaptor out there that is available? Thanks in advance.
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    Installing Starter Drive

    Thanks, Karl
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    Installing Starter Drive

    There is a right way and a wrong way to do this. At one time I was in possession of the instructions. Guess what! Anyone out there with HELP. Something with compressing the spring to install the pin. Thanks, Roger
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    Rare Shoebox Ford

    I'm suspicious that this was ever a police vehicle. I was employed by the Washington State Patrol for 43 years. I do not recall every seeing a two door sedan being used for this purpose.
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    1953 Mercury with Mercomatic Starter Issues

    I'm in need of the 9 tooth drive mechanism for the mercury with automatic transmission. Need recommendations on who to contact for this item. Thanks.
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    Starter Fit Problem

    Ok, here is my problem. Purchased a '39/'40 engine the other day without a starter attached. Had one in my inventory. The starter drive gear is too large to engage with the flywheel. By the way this isn't my first flathead experience. Had another starter which was installed. Same results...
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    8BA 3 blade cooling fan upgrade

    FYI. The 49/53 mercury used a 4 bladed fan. This fan will replace the ford 3 blade fan.
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    Radiator Shroud

    Just talked to John Halter. phone 614-905-2151. He is shipping me a fan shroud for my 51 ford coupe today. He has them in stock.
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    Radiator Shroud

    Does anyone know of a manufacturer that makes a radiator fan shroud for 1951 fords. Didn't the 51 to 53 ford pickups have a shroud? My goal is to get a shroud for my 1951 ford V/8. Any suggestions appreciated.
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    Radiator Tanks

    Wanted to buy. Upper and lower radiator tanks for 1951 Ford V/8 standard transmission. Email: rogwgerow@csharter,net. Thanks, Roger
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    Roger W Gerow

    Wanted. Upper and lower radiator tanks only, for 1951 Ford standard transmission. Replay to rogwgerow@charter.net. Thanks, Roger
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    Roger W Gerow

    I'm in need of the drive gear assembly for my 1955 mercury with merc-o-matic transmission. The drive gear is different than the one for standard transmission. It's the Y block series. Thanks, Roger
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    97 carb on a 51 8ba

    The Y block carb has a 1 1/16th venturi. One has been installed on my 1951 8BA. I notice a little bit better acceleration when going through the gears.
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    1936 ford series 68-radio antenna-please help!

    I once had a similar issue. I purchased an everyday telescoping car antenna the mounts to a flat surface. I drilled the needed hole in the first (front) bracket and mounted the antenna there. The next bracket I drilled a hole there and installed a round rubber insulator for the antenna. Then...
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    Hard time starting with electric starter, easy with crank

    I would like to purchase a "top hat diode". Did a google search, but no help. Must be a part number or such. Any suggestions?
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    Starter Drive Gear

    I'm also thinking wrong flywheel. Guess a tear down is coming up, thanks for the replies.
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