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Thanks for the help. I guess I shouldn't be calling the ends ball joints. They're the same as tie rod ends, just on a drag link and not a tie rod. It looks like my flat washer should be cupped to match the contour of the ball. I think I'll just use the washer off of my old end.

I’m installing a NOS drag link in my ‘48 Super Deluxe. The fixed ball joint end included a flat washer and a rubber washer. How do these set on the ball joint stud. Does the flat washer sit against the ball joint or against the spindle arm? I believe that it’s supposed to sit against the ball...

What’s the best way to compress such small rivets?

I recently removed the wing windows on my '48 Coupe and replaced the seals with the Dennis Carpenter kit. The kit was supplied with 6 rivets. 2 short silver, 2 short brass and 2 long brass. Does anyone know the proper way to install these?

‘48 Radiator Shroud I’m looking for the radiator shroud that covers the front upper part of the radiator on a ‘48 Super Deluxe Coupe.

Does anyone know of a source for the hoses that go from the heater to the defrost vents on a ‘48 Super Deluxe?

Wanted - ‘48 Quarter Window Trim I am looking for a quarter window glass trim for a ‘48 Super Deluxe Sedan Coupe. With or without glass. I need either a drivers side with trim that only partially surrounds the glass or the passenger side with the trim that fully surrounds the glass. I currently...

Maybe a spray silicone lubricant?

I'm installing new quarter window seals on a '48 coupe and wondering if anyone has advise on what to use to lubricate the seal so it goes into the channel easier. I want to make sure I don't use something that might damage the rubber seal or cause issues with it staying in place.

Could someone tell me or post a link with instructions on how to install the rear window on a 1948 sedan coupe. I’m just wanting to get as much information as possible before I do it wrong and break it.

I’m getting ready to install the headliner and back window in my ‘48 sedan coupe. Does anyone have any advise or tricks that might be helpful?

Just bought a set of 3” whitewalls from them. They’re Hankook tires and look good. I’d recommend them.

My '48 ford has the old style lever shocks (I think Houdaille?). They seem to be in good shape so I was wanting to drain whatever is in them now and replace with fresh hydraulic jack oil. Is it ok to simply drain and replace the fluid or should they be flushed. If so what should be used to flush...

It would be much easier to stomach the shipping costs if the majority of their parts weren't complete junk.

What is the radial size equivalent to a 6.00x16?

I see. I'm surprised no one makes them anymore with all the old flatheads still running.

How were the thermostats held in place originally? Were they a different style? I’m pretty sure it wasn’t with a couple copper wires wedged between the neck and the hose. I haven’t been able to make that work without a small leak where the wire is.

Re: ‘48 Rear Drums I don't get it either. With shipping, just two drums will be close to $300. It's crazy how much more some things cost. I do need rear drums though and am going to get the Boling Bros. drums. It's pretty clear that they're a quality product and I agree that the brakes are...

Re: ‘48 Rear Drums Here is the diagram I used from the manual. I obviously need to pay closer attention. I assumed this was for the left side by the way the squiggly underline is under "***'Y LEFT". However, now that I look at the parking brake hardware and how the brake cable enters the...

Re: ‘48 Rear Drums I'll have to double check tonight but I'm positive my service manual showed the short lined shoe towards the front? I didn't question it because that's the way the old ones were installed. I really appreciate you pointing that out if you think they're wrong though!