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Hi, I am looking for one nice 1940 Ford 16x4 wheel. No pitting or damage to the lip. PM me with offers. Thanks, --louis

Found a block. thanks.

Looking for a good 59AB block. Willing to pay shipping for the right block. PM me with info. Thanks, --louis

Hi, I am looking for a good, unmolested, 32 front cross member. No heavy pitting or modifications. Shoot me a PM with offers. Thanks, --louis

Veddy cool. Just picked up a 59ab and will be trying to do the same here soon. Going to steal your engine stand idea too. —louis

I am looking for a good 40 car rear spring with little or no pitting. Payment via PayPal preferred. PM me with offers. Thanks, —louis

Wow, $765 for a torque plate. —louis

Looking for a good set of 1940 rear backing plates. No heavy pitting or rust. I already have all the hardware. PM me. Thanks, —louis

How to put late gears in an early case from Mac’s site (scroll to the bottom) http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_transID_3speed-options.htm

I spoke with Mac Van Pelt, whom I purchased the case from, this morning and he is sending me a replacement. Great customer service as always. He said he has seen this before but said it is pretty rare. It sounds like it is basically a 48 case with a 78 number that was produced for a short time...

Today I drove the four hours from my house to Ken/Alabama’s place to pick up my rebuilt 36 axle. I also brought my ‘39 style trans as I had tried to get it together a half dozen times and couldn’t figure out what was wrong so I asked Ken to take a look. We worked on it for a while and couldn’t...

Just to clarify, I need the steel shaft that connects the steering wheel to the box. Not the column tube or the sector shaft. Have those already. Thanks, —louis

Hi, I need a good 1940 steering shaft for a sedan. Must be in good shape with no pittin. PM me with price plus shipping to 32312. Thanks, --louis

Hi All, I am looking for recommendations for someone who can rebuild my 36 rear axle. I am located in North Florida so would prefer someone in the southeast. Thanks, —louis

Okay, will go be it a go and see how it works. --louis

Thanks for the responses. I have a 20 ton press and agree it is invaluable. Looks pretty much the same process as reversing a main spring. The bend is in the wider side of the oval so I am worried about kinking it. Maybe if I used something to spread the load out so it is not pressing in one...

Spent some time this weekend assembling the rest of the transmission. Got to the point of putting in the shaft for the gear cluster gear and it wouldn't go all the way in. Take a closer look and the front thrust bearing was out of place. Said a few favorite colorful metaphors and then took it...

Hi All, I just picked up a really nice 32 front wishbone but one of the legs has a slight curve to it. I didn't notice it until I held it up to a straight edge. What is the best way to straighten it without crushing the tube? Thanks, --louis

Sorry, it is just sitting there without the shaft. Mac’s book is great and I wouldn’t have tried this without it. Actually the mechanical work isn’t that hard, it’s figuring out all the damn parts combinations that will drive you crazy. —louis

Just to follow up on this thread. I ended up getting real nice case from Mac at Van Pelts. Got it painted and started assembly this weekend. (Taking frequent breaks inside to thaw out.) of course I found out I am missing a couple of small parts so only got the cluster gear and revers gear in the...