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  1. std1940

    Stoplight for silicone brake fluid 1940 Ford

    I want a stoplight switch for silicone brake fluid for my Forty.. I have been using the regular type switch but about every four years it fails! Looking for a permanent fix. The current switch is 1/8 pipe thread with two posts that accept screws. I am hoping to get the same set avoiding changing...
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    Vanity plates

    Not a vanity plate but a Year of Manufacture plate that says it all!
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    1940 Ford hood safety wire tips.

    Thank you for all the insight.
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    1940 Ford hood safety wire tips.

    Thank You all for your insight.
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    1940 Ford hood safety wire tips.

    I need to replace the safety wire on my 1940 Ford hood hinge bolts. Looking for tips on how to run the wire and make it easy? Is there a correct method ? Thanks Tom.
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    6 volt auxiliary electric temperature gauge and sending unit that has numbers

    I wanted electric because of easier installation. I did purchase the speedway gauge that you supplied because it was much cheaper than the Stewart Warner I replaced but works only when it wants to!
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    6 volt auxiliary electric temperature gauge and sending unit that has numbers

    i am looking to add an 6 volt auxiliary electric temperature gauge and sending unit with actual numbers to use on my stock 1940 Ford 6 volt positive ground. I have searched but only can find mechanical gauges. Have any of you run into this? Thanks Tom.
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    Problem with Joe's Antique Auto Parts

    Joe has always gone beyond for me!!
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    License plate restoration suggestions?

    Here is another licence plate restorer. Very pricey but quality is outstanding! www.restoreatag.com
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    1940 Battery Cables and Ground cables

    Thanks Mike!
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    1940 Battery Cables and Ground cables

    Thank You for the advice!
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    1940 Battery Cables and Ground cables

    I am finally intstalling my Ford Script Battery. I want to use all new battery cables ,ground straps and starter cables. Who has the most correct and best quality? Thanks Tom.
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    Are tubes needed on 16” radial tires

    Re: Are tubes needed on 16” radial tires I went tubeless with Diamond Back radials on my stock 1940 rims and worked without any problems.
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    1940 Ford Coupe wheel alignment and steering wheel centering

    I would like to thank everyone for their ideas,advice guidance and suggestions! Tom.
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    1940 Ford Coupe wheel alignment and steering wheel centering

    Kube, Mike, I have tried turning in both directions and can’t get the steering wheel in the sweet spot. You are limited because of spindle orientation . Turning the tie rod to where the steering would be centered makes it impossible to attach to spindle. Thanks Tom.
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    1940 Ford Coupe wheel alignment and steering wheel centering

    Zax40 I see that the one that Joes sells has the adjusting sleeve but the one I have has nothing wrong with it and is correct according to Kubes pictures. So how do center the steering wheel with the correct drag link as pictured? THanks Tom.
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    1940 Ford Coupe wheel alignment and steering wheel centering

    This is what I got. This pictures is from one of Kubes posts.
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    1940 Ford Coupe wheel alignment and steering wheel centering

    What you are showing me makes perfect sense but my drag link does not have a rotating connecting sleeve. The passenger side ( right) has a tie rod that screws into the fixture. The drivers side (left) has a tie rod that does not screw into the fixture . It is made as part of the fixture. How do...
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    1940 Ford Coupe wheel alignment and steering wheel centering

    I had a front end wheel alignment on my 1940 Coupe . Now my steering wheel is not centered as it was before? I had the drag link tie rod replaced as part of the alignment. My front end is totally stock. What needs to be done to center the steering wheel to the right clock position? It is...
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    tire balancing 1940 coupe

    I want to balance 650X16 Diamond Back Auburn Deluxe Radials that have the bias ply look on stock 1940 Ford rims . What methods have you used or would suggest? Thank Tom.
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