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WTB the updated steering linkage made by Fatman for a 1951 Ford.

WTB the updated steering linkage made by Fatman for a 1951 Ford.

Hi everyone, I recently replaced the heater core in my 1951 Ford Victoria. The green bible says my engine should accommodate 5 gallons of coolant, yet I was only able to fill it with just shy of 4 gallons. The heater control valve is functioning, and the thermostats didn’t show signs of...

Got it, will definitely look into Eaton. Thanks for the suggestions.

PM’d you!

Hey everyone, I was hoping someone could advise me on coil spring options for a 1951 Ford Victoria. I am aware that Aerostar springs bolt in, and I'm interested in the improved ride quality achieved from progressive coils, but I am looking for stock ride height. Anyone know of any similar...

Hi Everyone, Just got back from Hershey and am in full Ford mode! Finally pulled the engine out of a project '52 Ford Victoria (anyone interested in a rolling chassis?) with the intent to rebuild it for a '51 Ford Victoria. I know Walt DuPont is the authority on Flatties but I'm not sure if...

Thanks for the reply flatford8, I'm inquiring because on some other forums I read about this specific brand (cool carb) melting. It wasn't on a flathead though.

Hey Everyone, Just wondering if anyone has any experience with running a cool carb heat shield on a flathead? Thanks!

Thanks JSeery, that sounds like a pretty accurate description of our box.

Hi All, My father and I rebuilt a 1951 Ford Victoria steering box this weekend. Upon completion, the steering wheel feels tight to turn in the center of the turning range (when turned to favor either side, it becomes easy again). We adjusted the sector shaft to the best of our ability while...

I didnt think so- Thanks Ross F-1

Hi All, Just bought a new clutch release bearing from shoebox-central. There is play between the bearing and the hub, and there is audible grinding when spinning the bearing. Just wondering if this is normal? Thanks, Justin

Thanks for the input! I'm leaning toward bushings, even though they aren't original to the car.

Hi All, Currently rebuilding a '51 Ford victoria steering box and I've run into an interesting difference in parts. I have two sector shafts to potentially be installed, one has needle bearings and the other has bushings. The bushings seem to fit much more tightly. Any recommendations on which...

The new lamps are 18 watts, do you think they'll tax the system too much?

Hi Everyone, I replaced the bullets in my grille today with some clear road lamps to help night driving (and for the cool factor!). They look and work great, but I'm worried about the load it will be putting on my stock electric setup. Does anyone know where I can source parts for the heavier...

Ah, thank you for that explanation! Believe it or not I was treating the kickdown switch as the on/off switch for over drive, I had no idea it would engage automatically above ~27mph. Thanks again.

40 Deluxe, are you saying that with the overdrive cable depressed, the car should not free wheel unless currently in OD?