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Model A Tourer Build
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toprodz »
Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:22 pm
Well in the interest of getting more content on this forum I thought I would start a build thread on
my A Tourer that I have started
I mentioned to...
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Last post by Newbee
Thu Nov 10, 2022 12:16 am
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Last post by thatold.chevy
Tue Nov 01, 2022 12:05 pm
Which diff for Hotrods these days
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34Chev »
Sat Jun 19, 2021 6:10 pm
Starting to think about a diff for my next project and it seems the good old days are gone
9” is still an option, can buy new housing to right length...
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Last post by thatold.chevy
Mon Oct 31, 2022 2:17 pm
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Last post by jailbar joe
Wed Oct 19, 2022 10:15 pm
56 F100 IFS Questions
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by
LloydT »
Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:41 am
G’day everyone, new to posting to the forum but I have read a lot of great stuff.
I have just purchased a 1956 F100 RHD. I am contemplating the front...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Fri Aug 19, 2022 1:40 pm
Upholstery question
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46 deluxe »
Sun Sep 26, 2021 10:33 pm
A question for the guys on here that have had a crack at their own upholstery .
What type of sewing machines have you used ?
I'm thinking of having...
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Last post by 46 deluxe
Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:07 pm
Spring steel for seats.
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sloper »
Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:45 am
Goodaye all
Have to rebuild the seat springs in the Torana but where would l go in Melbourne for 3mm 1/8 diameter spring steel?
Also the zigzag...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sat Jul 30, 2022 2:44 pm
Brake master cylinder stroke
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garya54 »
Thu Jul 07, 2022 12:54 pm
Hi, Would anyone know what the stroke length would be for a 7 dual diaphragm booster and 1 diameter master cylinder.
Thanks, Gary
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Last post by toprodz
Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:31 pm
This followed me home
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by
rattyrod »
Sun Nov 22, 2020 1:55 am
Went to visit a mate today and as the heading says , this just attached itself to my car and followed me home . It is a 1937 chev ute and is our next...
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Mon Jul 04, 2022 9:23 am
Handbuilt 36 ford stainless grille
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36coupe »
Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:53 pm
If anyone wants to have a crack at it, here's how i made a custom grille....
Ispiration came from a grille fitted to the gold 3W Brizio built some...
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Last post by 36Phaeton
Fri Jun 24, 2022 5:44 pm
Rack & pinion for HK front end.
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36 roadster »
Wed May 25, 2022 12:53 am
I am looking for a rack and pinion to fit onto a HK front end, but in a LHD car. I have a Torana R&P, which flipped over to the rear of the front end...
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Last post by 36 roadster
Tue Jun 21, 2022 9:08 am
Hydro-Boost brake booster
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jex »
Thu Jun 16, 2022 10:24 am
Does anyone know of any suppliers of Hydro-boost brake boosters in Australia or are they an import item ?
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Last post by Harv
Fri Jun 17, 2022 9:07 am
MIA
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Twin Spinner »
Sun Apr 24, 2022 10:14 am
Have'nt seen Turns here for ages, I wonder if he ever got that Falcon (Ranchero) ute on the road:?:
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Last post by Twin Spinner
Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:55 am
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Sat May 28, 2022 10:13 am
Bead rolled aluminium door trims
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Harv »
Fri Mar 25, 2022 10:05 am
Looking for some advice please.
I'd like to make a set of bead-rolled door trims for an early Holden, similar to this:
Bead rolled aluminium door...
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Last post by Harv
Sun May 22, 2022 7:29 am
Datusn 200b Steering box in A model
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chop_shop »
Thu Dec 09, 2021 9:22 am
G'day anyone running a datsun 200b steering box in the their hotrod ? if so what steering joints are using to connect ? appears to be very small in...
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Last post by davidb
Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:44 pm
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Wed Apr 13, 2022 7:36 pm
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Sat Mar 26, 2022 8:32 am
RRS steering racks
by
garya54 »
Thu Mar 24, 2022 2:26 pm
Hi, Does anyone know what brand of centre take off power steering rack RRS use for their Ford Customline conversions?
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Last post by garya54
Thu Mar 24, 2022 2:26 pm
Brake master cyl question.
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FRANK BASILE »
Tue Dec 14, 2021 3:37 pm
I have a 49 Ford F1 with S111 Jag f/e . I have converted the brake pedal and master cyl from under floor to a firewall mounted system using late 80,s...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Tue Dec 14, 2021 3:37 pm
Pilot Update
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Chrisso »
Sat Apr 19, 2014 5:28 pm
It has been a while so here goes.
Engine finished, 302 Clevo new internals 20 thou over, Camtech cam, balanced, Edelbrock Air Gap Manifold and a...
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Last post by jeffa
Mon Dec 13, 2021 8:59 pm
water based auto paint
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36 roadster »
Mon Nov 29, 2021 2:21 pm
I have some water-based paint I want to use (with urethane clear over the top), but am not sure if standard acrylic primer surfacer can be used as...
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Last post by 36 roadster
Mon Nov 29, 2021 2:21 pm
Holden stud pattern
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36 roadster »
Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:08 pm
I am trying to find some 15 wheels which have the early (HK HG HT) Holden stud pattern. Anyone know what car may have these?
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Last post by Harv
Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:14 am
52 Customline Chassis Number
Replies: 22
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chop_shop »
Tue Oct 05, 2021 6:59 pm
G'day any ideas where the chassis number is on a 52/53/ 54 aussie customline ? my chassis was painted by previous owner so would like to narrow it...
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:09 pm
35 Chevy Leaf Spring Rear Query
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by
Meeksie »
Fri Oct 22, 2021 1:11 pm
Hi All,
I'm about to start on the chassis for my 35 Chevy.
At some stage I would like to tow a small camper trailer behind it and was hoping to...
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Last post by Newbee
Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:08 pm
T spring to model A
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steve the ford guy »
Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:19 am
Does a T spring used in a rear A cross member need leafs removing or are they ok to run as is.? Happy to run it as original. Should look kind of neat...
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:35 pm
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Tue Oct 12, 2021 6:38 pm
Which diff for Hotrods these days
Replies: 19
by
34Chev »
Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:45 pm
Starting to think about a diff for my next project and it seems the good old days are gone
9” is still an option, can buy new housing to right length...
19 Replies
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Last post by ShedBoy
Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:05 pm
EH Wagon Build
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Chrisso »
Sun Jul 31, 2016 11:03 am
Well as the Pilot is on hold for a little while the EH will take centre stage and hopefully be finished pretty soon so the girl can go cruising....
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Last post by Chrisso
Sun Sep 26, 2021 10:05 am
1936 Ford Tourer Build
Replies: 15
by
36Phaeton »
Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:01 pm
Hey rodders,
its a slow day at work and tbh I cant be assed!
So i thought what better to do than start my build thread........
The Blank Canvas (5...
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Last post by 35coupe
Wed Sep 01, 2021 8:53 pm
56 Fairlane dash conversion
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by
garya54 »
Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:16 pm
Hi, Anyone know of someone that would do a left to right dash conversion on a 56 Fairlane Victoria dashboard?
Cheers, Gary Austin
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Last post by garya54
Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:49 pm
Hot rod Andy,s 32 new build
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by
hot rod andy »
Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:30 pm
Hi guys i,m pleased to say i,m back on board, took a little sebaticle .
The 41 ford is still on going and will be updated in my other thread soon....
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Wed Aug 11, 2021 6:10 pm
jaguar irs with 1 shock per side
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by
hawkey1 »
Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:49 pm
hi
im looking at putting a series 1 xj6 irs into a 72 firebird. the jag cage is to wide to use. a cross member will need to be built to mount between...
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Last post by 36Phaeton
Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:00 pm
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Last post by mgtstumpy
Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:19 am
Rx4ord and manifold madness
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by
rx4ord »
Sun Mar 18, 2018 1:10 pm
I finally got around to finishing my inlet manifold for the Vicky.
It has Impco carbs and very big Holden throttle bodies.
My design and basic...
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Last post by 36Phaeton
Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:03 pm
A/C Heater?
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by
86xf »
Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:07 pm
Hi Guys,
I’m slowly piecing together an old pickup. Next on the list is to sort what I’m doing for a heater and ac. I’m interested in what you have...
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Last post by 86xf
Wed Jul 21, 2021 8:07 pm
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Last post by 36 roadster
Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:07 pm
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Last post by Greg N Smith
Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:53 pm
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Last post by steve the ford guy
Fri May 28, 2021 10:10 am
interchangeable parts valiants
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by
Borbo »
Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:22 pm
Hi All
been a long time lurker on here and love all of the ideas and info you guys impart for others.
my question
I have a 1969 VF 4 Door
slant 6 3...
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Last post by cudaman
Sun May 23, 2021 7:30 pm
Ball joint swapping.
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suzcruz »
Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:40 pm
Hello, can a ball joints direction of force be swapped legally?
Say for instance a lower ball joint used as an upper?
(rotating the load 180...
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Last post by suzcruz
Mon May 03, 2021 8:30 am
Converting a 56 Fairlane to RHD
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garya54 »
Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:55 pm
I have just taken possession of a LHD 56 Fairlane Victoria.
I am planning to convert it to RHD using either a Honda CRV or Calibra/Cavallier centre...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Thu Apr 22, 2021 12:42 pm
Jaguar steering shaft question
Replies: 11
by
hudson nut »
Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:21 pm
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A question for the experts here... this is the factory steering shaft from the 78 XJS that donated it’s...
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Last post by 38Chevy454
Fri Apr 16, 2021 3:54 am
63 1/2 galaxie fast back
Replies: 280
by
hammered30 »
Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:40 am
Ive finished the A model. now I'm on to my next project a 63 1/2 galaxie fast back. Im just putting it out there to see if anyone is interested? Or...
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Last post by 28Tudor
Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:28 pm
Havok Anglia rebuild
Replies: 68
by
Havok1 »
Fri Feb 17, 2017 8:47 pm
Hi all. I just checked my old thread to see how long ago I added anything to it. 5 years ago! And all the photos have disappeared from it too....
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Last post by Mudgy
Mon Apr 12, 2021 9:58 pm
32 Ford
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davidb »
Tue Mar 02, 2021 12:52 pm
Just a query has anyone out there ran a parallel leaf spring rear end in a 32 Sedan and if so what springs were uses TIA thanks Dave
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Last post by chilly38
Tue Mar 30, 2021 1:32 pm
52 Chevy Ute Windshield Question
Replies: 6
by
38Chevy454 »
Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:05 am
I have a 52 Chevy Ute, over here in US. I got it without any windshield. I am going to convert to the one-piece, rather than the stock 2-piece with...
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Last post by Andyd
Sun Jan 31, 2021 10:38 pm
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Wed Jan 20, 2021 7:53 pm
Bloody "ZHONG TONG" relays.
Replies: 7
by
FRANK BASILE »
Fri Jan 01, 2021 10:41 am
I am in the process of wiring the 49 Pickup. Purchased qty 10 40A relays with pigtail sockets, good deal on Ebay for around $40. I was mainly after...
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Last post by Mudgy
Fri Jan 08, 2021 6:55 am
Whate Glue for Baily channel?
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sloper »
Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:09 pm
Goodaye all
Need to put new bailey channels on the door windows of the Grp3.
l am unsure what to use, first thought Sikaflex but have seen contact...
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Last post by turns
Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:39 am
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