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[FONT=&quot]Helpful Stuff for Y-Block Fans: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://yblockguy.com/[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Power Wipers - [/FONT][FONT=&quot]New Port Engineering PN NE5254FM[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Restoration Part Sources & Catalogs[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Be aware that many of these vendors are now using offshore rubber goods from China and India that do not hold up well,best advice ask before you order.
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]MACs Auto Parts[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Bob Drake Reproductions[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Dennis Carpenter[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Obsolete & Classic Auto Parts[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]C&G Early Ford Parts[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Joblot Automotive[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Tee-Bird Products Inc[/FONT][FONT=&quot] (has pass car parts also)
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Larry's Thunderbird & Mustang Parts[/FONT][FONT=&quot] (has pass car parts also)
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]John Mummert's Y-block parts[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Steele Rubber,mostly USA made but more costly,again ask before you buy.
Vintage Ford Parts sources [/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://www.vintagepartsource.com/ford parts.htm[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]MEMBERS MAP : TO FIND MEMBERS IN YOUR AREA: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?ll=28.030920659148595,-109.79292485848384&z=4&mid=1wZ6B6pRQk4kRkwcXIhqGEfPNwpc[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Also the best money you can spend on your Ford is the Ford Parts Manual it is in two parts,one shows all the part numbers and part two has blown up illustrations of where all the parts are located,by using the part number and Google you can track down the parts and find the best deals, to get one at a price better than even ebay contact our member here:[/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/members/danman55.70276/[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Restoring a steering wheel from the main board :[/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=675133[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Power Windows[/FONT][FONT=&quot] for a trouble free power window upgrade took to https://www.nu-relics.com/ for a simple bolt in kit that fits like a glove. They are more $$ than a universal kit but worth every penny.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Helpful DIY Tips: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://www.hotrodhotline.com/hotrod-md[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Sacramento Ford has some manuals and wiring diagrams available:[/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://www.vintageford.com/sect_search.cfm?Line=1952-56&Category=Books / Manuals[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Got some babies that fit - FINALLY! After getting 2 sets of cheap, non-fitting baby moons (or smoothies, as some call them), the set I got from Hubcap Mike's actually fit, very nicely too. They snapped on using the palm of my hand and with no distortion.
Link to Hubcap Mike's: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://hubcapmike.com/[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Great Chart for breaking down Ford's Codes: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://www.mustangtek.com/FordDecode.html[/FONT][FONT=&quot] This is something you should save if you are doing or planning on a swap.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Some of this information can be found in our "sticky file" but lots more is also here:[/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/Hot-Rods-Rat-Rods/garage-shop-reference.asp#axzz2n3yEhHV8[/FONT][FONT=&quot] So I have posted it for reference[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]TIPS & TRICKS that may come in handy

[/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://www.hotrodhotline.com/md/html/categories.php[/FONT][FONT=&quot] and this one is jam packed:[/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://www.jefflilly.com/fabrication/index.html[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Ford factory specs chart: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://www.classiccardatabase.com/postwar-models/Ford.php[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] The early 50's Fords don't have much wheel well room in the rear this may help to find what fits: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://www.racingjunk.com/news/2015/03/26/how-to-get-perfect-rear-wheel-and-tire-fitment/[/FONT][FONT=&quot] More Detail on picking a wheel

[/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/wheel_fitment.html[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Another link is this:[/FONT][FONT=&quot]https://www.hemmings.com/stories/ar...aily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020-10-07[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Glass Restoration [/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://www.rodauthority.com/tech-st...h-scratched-and-stained-glass-on-your-classic[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Need Glass ? [/FONT][FONT=&quot]https://glassfinders.com/[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]I just picked up one of these speedo cables and it worked beautifully. Plenty of extra length if you need it, but it is trim to fit so you can have a perfect fit. [/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lok-sp1502u[/FONT][FONT=&quot] This one has the correct ends for 50's Ford to a C4 or AOD I used this in my '54 with a 302& AOD for better routing. [/FONT][FONT=&quot]https://www.ebay.com/itm/Speedometer-Cable-FORD-MERCURY-AMC-82-has-5-8-threaded-nut-at-speedometer-end/232712085870?fits=Year:1967|Model:Mustang&hash=item362eb8a16e:g:CJoAAOSwC2Jaudwh[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Parts Code Guide [/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://www.nvsaac.com/fomoco_parts_id.htm[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Tons of Ford Tech Tips! [/FONT][FONT=&quot]https://www.diyford.com/[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Misc Tips & tricks you may find useful. [/FONT][FONT=&quot]http://www.route66hotrodhigh.com/Wrenchin.html[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Weatherstripping Tech [/FONT][FONT=&quot]https://blog.steelerubber.com/the-dollar-bill-weatherstripping-test/[/FONT][FONT=&quot] And [/FONT][FONT=&quot]https://blog.steelerubber.com/what-...6CJXmWC3Sbk8ifcZKGIdMqJO8SPSy4ID5N4PLCcJQij-s[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT]