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  1. kiwitony

    1939 sedan drag link

    There are ball joint crackers which you'll be able to get from a hardware store. Or you can get it by removing split pin and loosen the nut a couple of turns, don't remove as this stops the drag link dropping to the ground. Then with a large hammer hit the steering arm on the side were the ball...
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    Wildfire evacuation

    It's a pity you can't get the rain from cyclone Sally over to your side. Crazy weather one coast in flood the other on fire. Plus covidyou yanks are having a tough time⁶
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    hurricane

    You yanks are having a rough time with covid ,riots and hurricanes, hopefully 2021 will be a better year.
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    '35 Coupe 5 window value

    As blucar said factor in at least 20k to get on the road and then offer what your budjet allows. These old fords are great money soakholes. But also a 36coupe is one of the prettiest cars around.
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    Jack recall, chinese junk from Harbor Freight

    With this covid thing you guys in the states and us in kiwis land might be able to get some quality locally manufactured stuff. It may be one positive to come out of these trying times.
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    ANZAC Day - 25 April

    A strange day with dawn parade at the end of our drive,neighbors at there's, a big explosion at 6 AM, don't know what it was ,maybe navy gun salute. Very moving day under current situation.
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    Halogen conversion kit experience

    I put a drake kit on my 37 pickup as I wanted indicators in the headlight. That works ok but the headlights are useless as as others have said they are not focus right.I haven't worried about it as I rarely drive at night.ý
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    59a Main bearings replacements

    Have you tried ajays and west coast ford?
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    My wife hates crankshafts...

    My wife just says make your own bloody coffee .
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    4 barrell carb adaptor

    Wanted, the adaptor to convert the square bore wcfb type offy manifold to the modern holley. I have a friend living at Manhatton beach coming over at christmas. Pm me and I can transfer the money to your account. Thanks Kiwi Tony.
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    late flathead oiling?

    I think I read on here some years back, that there were some cheap Chinese copy filters about without the bypass valve that caused many engine failures. Not trying to hijack your tread. cheers Tony.
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    New B head first sample.

    any more work done on the new v8 blocks? cheers Tony.
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    Stumped on my first Flathead Build

    Great Looking engine, and I'm pleased you sorted the problem. On the upsetting she who must be obeyed years ago i used the oven to heat up a bakerlite cam gear , what a stink, nearly had to stump up for a new stove. it tainted the roasts for some time after haha.
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    1937 pickup body parts?

    Scott h The 38 chassis is the same as 37 as they both had the cable brakes. even some 39 chassis had the bulge in the outer rail for the cable to come through but the inner rail was blanked off, probably using up stock as they went.
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    Halogen bulb reflector kit, w/37 pickup lense

    My 37 pickup with the same setup as yours is the same. Bright light but all over the place. I've seen posts in the past about this and it has something to do with the bulb not in focus with the lense. I don't know of a cure and hope someone will step in. I'm thinking of putting on some...
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    Winton trip in the 33

    How did you get across the ditch{Tasman Sea] Just kidding we have a Winton in Southland Now that would be a big trip in the 33. Cheers Tony.
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    38 truck resto

    Yes Some project, always amazes me why someone has to shoot the crap out of these old vehicles.
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    1935 Ford coupe heater

    peterc that's a beautiful car.
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    49 V8 Flathead Thermostat - late opening

    Ensure that the bypass hole in the stat is not blocked by the gasket or gasket goo,even run a bigger drill threw it to open up a little. Im only guessing but maybe the water in the neck below the stat is staying cooler for a while , with a small flow past the stat it may get a truer temp and...
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