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Anglia/Prefect Van

Last post by Bryan « Sun May 11, 2003 9:09 pm
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by Bryan » Sat Jan 25, 2003 5:32 pm

Heeelp. I got a real different one here.
A mate of mine is doing up a Anglia / Prefect / Theames van.
Not the '48 type but the more square bakers van...

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Last post by Bryan
Sun May 11, 2003 9:09 pm
Crinkle undercoat or proofcoat?

Last post by Pep « Tue May 06, 2003 8:36 am
Replies: 3
by Pep » Mon May 05, 2003 3:31 pm

I have seen a 37 coupe with the underside and wheel wells painted in a crinkley finish thats the same colour as the top coat. This appeals to me...

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Last post by Pep
Tue May 06, 2003 8:36 am
NO U TURN FOR ME

Last post by Dave « Thu May 01, 2003 11:53 pm
Replies: 7
by Street Ratz » Sun Apr 20, 2003 10:50 am

COULD ANY ONE TELL me why i have a bad turning circle ?
HG/HK FRONT END ON 34. is it because of the front end....or does it need, addjustment ?...

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Last post by Dave
Thu May 01, 2003 11:53 pm
wier

Last post by Bryan « Sun Apr 27, 2003 8:25 pm
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by Mr Cool » Thu Apr 24, 2003 3:25 am

Any standard holden wiring chart will tell you this, but yes purple is the starter motor wire.
As for your seatbelts, only one person can answer...

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Last post by Bryan
Sun Apr 27, 2003 8:25 pm
Advice required from the brains trust

Last post by a25Chevrod « Fri Apr 25, 2003 7:07 am
Replies: 17
by Faaarrrgo » Mon Mar 31, 2003 4:59 am
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Hi. I'm a non mechanic new to car restorations & modifications. I'm going to have a crack at it, as much as I can anyway, even if in the end I just...
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Last post by a25Chevrod
Fri Apr 25, 2003 7:07 am
brake booster

Last post by Brett.C « Wed Apr 23, 2003 9:13 am
Replies: 14
by 62slantsix » Fri Apr 04, 2003 7:31 pm

I saw a car a while back which had the brake booster and master cylinder mounted under the seat of the car, inside the cabbin. A long push rod went...

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Last post by Brett.C
Wed Apr 23, 2003 9:13 am
Best way to remove old chrome plating....

Last post by Jacko « Tue Apr 22, 2003 2:37 pm
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by Jacko » Sun Apr 20, 2003 5:05 pm

I have an old 29 grill shell & headlight surrounds that were chromed in a past life but are now all pitted not salveagble re the chrome.

Whats the...

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Last post by Jacko
Tue Apr 22, 2003 2:37 pm
re: dakota digital

Last post by Brootal « Wed Apr 16, 2003 10:54 pm
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by 62slantsix » Wed Apr 16, 2003 1:01 am

Is there anywhere in NSW that imports or stocks dakota digital guages. I have sent a couple of emails to dakota digital but no replies..

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Last post by Brootal
Wed Apr 16, 2003 10:54 pm
Longer wheel studs....source ?

Last post by ratster « Thu Apr 10, 2003 2:17 pm
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by ratster » Wed Apr 09, 2003 1:51 pm

Guys,

I want to replace my wheel studs with longer ones on my 53-56 F100 hubs - where can I get some longer ones in Melbourne?

Any suggestions?...

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Last post by ratster
Thu Apr 10, 2003 2:17 pm
Fuel Gauge Calibration

Last post by old32 « Tue Apr 08, 2003 11:56 am
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by old32 » Fri Apr 04, 2003 11:16 am

Can anybody help me?
I want to use a 12 volt universal fuel sender unit (10ohm-180ohm) with a six volt gauge.
How do I measure the gauge to assess...

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Last post by old32
Tue Apr 08, 2003 11:56 am
need 37 ford bits

Last post by 39 beer barrel « Wed Apr 02, 2003 11:28 pm

by 39 beer barrel » Wed Apr 02, 2003 11:28 pm

I have recently picked up a set of 37 sedan fenders and would like to get hold of the rest of the front panels so if anyone out there can help me get...

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Last post by 39 beer barrel
Wed Apr 02, 2003 11:28 pm
L300 Install Details?

Last post by Mr Cool « Wed Apr 02, 2003 11:25 am
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by cyber » Wed Apr 02, 2003 8:35 am

Ok,

Does anyone have install process list, for installing a L300?

I was going to put a HT front end in my 37 Chev, so I managed to find out what I...

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Last post by Mr Cool
Wed Apr 02, 2003 11:25 am
Which radiator

Last post by jdaley « Wed Mar 26, 2003 8:40 pm
Replies: 5
by jdaley » Sun Mar 23, 2003 10:19 am

WE are using a holden 253 donk, and the young bloke does not want the 28 Ford look at the front. We are looking for alternatives and I ask what...

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Last post by jdaley
Wed Mar 26, 2003 8:40 pm
Brake Proportioning Valve

Last post by HRI « Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:58 pm
Replies: 4
by jim » Mon Jan 06, 2003 8:10 pm

I am looking for a brake proportioning valve for my T tourer. I have no idea where to get one from and what I need. I know of the ones with an...

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Last post by HRI
Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:58 pm
steel rims for commodore stud patern

Last post by jim « Tue Mar 18, 2003 11:34 pm

by jim » Tue Mar 18, 2003 11:34 pm

Hello,
I have been looking for steel rims with centre caps for my T. The problem is that I can't find any with commodore stud pattern. Why commodore...

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Last post by jim
Tue Mar 18, 2003 11:34 pm
steel rims for commodore stud patern

Last post by jim « Tue Mar 18, 2003 11:33 pm

by jim » Tue Mar 18, 2003 11:33 pm

Hello,
I have been looking for steel rims with centre caps for my T. The problem is that I can't find any with commodore stud pattern. Why commodore...

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Last post by jim
Tue Mar 18, 2003 11:33 pm
tell me about early mag wheels

Last post by stevep « Tue Mar 18, 2003 7:39 pm

by stevep » Tue Mar 18, 2003 7:39 pm

Gday guys anyone able to tell me anything about early mags, styles and availabilty? I like the looks of torquthrusts and salt plain racres esp...

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Last post by stevep
Tue Mar 18, 2003 7:39 pm
Airbags in Sydney

Last post by Pep « Fri Mar 14, 2003 12:40 pm
Replies: 3
by Guy » Fri Mar 14, 2003 8:45 am

Does anyone know of a reputable supplier and fitter of airbag suspension in the Sydney metro area? I know I could buy a kit but I think this kinda...

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Last post by Pep
Fri Mar 14, 2003 12:40 pm
38-39 Ford Truck Cab part needed

Last post by snooze « Fri Mar 07, 2003 3:19 pm
Replies: 3
by snooze » Wed Mar 05, 2003 4:39 pm

Ok I need help. :(
I am trying to resurrect my 41 Ford COE Cab and before I go much further with it, I need a small section of metal from a 38/39...

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Last post by snooze
Fri Mar 07, 2003 3:19 pm
bias ply lookalikes

Last post by devilrod « Thu Mar 06, 2003 12:58 pm
Replies: 5
by stevep » Wed Feb 26, 2003 7:00 pm

Can anyone tell me roughly how much a new 'old style bias ply tyres cost - you know, the period correct repro's sold by Antique Tyres etc. I want to...

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Last post by devilrod
Thu Mar 06, 2003 12:58 pm
P 76 discs to HQ stubs

Last post by Mr Cool « Tue Mar 04, 2003 11:29 am
Replies: 3
by 39 beer barrel » Sat Mar 01, 2003 11:48 pm

I have recently got hold of a set of P 76 rotors and thought i would use them on my 39 pick up. It is to sit on a HQ chassis and I am running a...

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Last post by Mr Cool
Tue Mar 04, 2003 11:29 am
DIY dash

Last post by ripper « Sun Mar 02, 2003 11:11 am
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by stevep » Fri Feb 28, 2003 9:58 pm

Gday guys
Anyone made their own alum. dash with old time machined polish finish - circular patterns a la early brit cars etc? Howja doit?
Steve

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Last post by ripper
Sun Mar 02, 2003 11:11 am
making a floor

Last post by stevep « Wed Feb 26, 2003 6:51 pm

by stevep » Wed Feb 26, 2003 6:51 pm

Gday guys.
Finally took delivery of 27 roadster body from Ian Cameron at Designed Chassis - nice guy.
I couldnt afford the floor he sells for it but...

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Last post by stevep
Wed Feb 26, 2003 6:51 pm
I had a vison..and this is it!

Last post by Mr Cool « Thu Feb 20, 2003 3:15 pm
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by Pep » Tue Feb 18, 2003 1:14 pm

Since Mr Hadfield built the 55 Chev in the theme of an airplane I couldn't stop thinking about cross breeding a car with a Sherman tank and I think I...

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Last post by Mr Cool
Thu Feb 20, 2003 3:15 pm
27 T Tudor

Last post by SeanHammond « Sat Feb 08, 2003 12:16 pm
Replies: 16
by fc ute » Tue Feb 04, 2003 1:21 am
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well i have gone and done it. after collecting T parts for a few years i finally bought an unfinished project. it has a rod city 4 dropped axle with...
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Last post by SeanHammond
Sat Feb 08, 2003 12:16 pm
Clutch master cyl....

Last post by Pep « Thu Feb 06, 2003 4:39 pm
Replies: 7
by ratster » Wed Jan 22, 2003 4:50 pm

Guys, Ive adapted a Celica steel case 5 spd behind my 8BA flathead.

Which clutch master cylinder do I run that would minimise havinbg a heavy...

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Last post by Pep
Thu Feb 06, 2003 4:39 pm
Hey, Carps!

Last post by choco « Wed Feb 05, 2003 11:35 am

by choco » Wed Feb 05, 2003 11:35 am

I'm trying to get some info on a Tojo Quad Cam on eBay. I've asked the owner for the engine number, but he's not sure where it is. He said he found a...

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Last post by choco
Wed Feb 05, 2003 11:35 am
Cusso bolt pattern?

Last post by plonky « Tue Feb 04, 2003 9:19 pm
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by stevep » Thu Jan 23, 2003 9:15 pm

Hi Guys here's an easy one for ya...

Does a Cusso have a 5 1/2 bolt pattern?

Oh.... Ive got some 16 rims off a 56 F100. Do they have a safety bead...

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Last post by plonky
Tue Feb 04, 2003 9:19 pm
Hey Snooze. Got the stuff to Pep OK.

Last post by Pep « Tue Jan 28, 2003 10:52 am
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by Brootal » Tue Jan 28, 2003 9:58 am

Just thought I'd let you know I got the running boards to Pep OK. He said they looked great and will save him a heap of time.

I also had a quick...

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Last post by Pep
Tue Jan 28, 2003 10:52 am
Hey Pep. Headlight conversion for '37.

Last post by Pep « Tue Jan 28, 2003 9:09 am
Replies: 4
by Brootal » Fri Jan 24, 2003 12:15 pm

I found that article I was telling you about the other day. It's in the latest (that I've seen) Rod & Custom. The one with the green and silver high...

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Last post by Pep
Tue Jan 28, 2003 9:09 am
Seat springs

Last post by choco « Tue Jan 28, 2003 9:08 am
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by jim » Mon Jan 27, 2003 7:39 pm

Hi all,
Just wandering how to secure the seat springs. I have a set of original type and I am told that they attach to a wooden board. Do I just make...

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Last post by choco
Tue Jan 28, 2003 9:08 am
mid 70's aussie ford rims

Last post by ratster « Mon Jan 27, 2003 12:48 am
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by stevep » Fri Jan 24, 2003 11:20 pm

G'day guys

There's a lot to this rodding game isnt there! I bought a set of 56 F100 brakes to get a trad look on the front of my roadster project....

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Last post by ratster
Mon Jan 27, 2003 12:48 am
5 1/2" bolt pattern

Last post by stevep « Thu Jan 23, 2003 5:50 pm

by stevep » Thu Jan 23, 2003 5:50 pm

Gday guys -
I'm slowly piecing together the bits for a rolling chassis to put my glass 27 roadster on.
I've got some 56 F100 brakes but now realise...

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Last post by stevep
Thu Jan 23, 2003 5:50 pm
Brake /Clutch pedals...

Last post by Bryan « Fri Jan 17, 2003 11:58 pm
Replies: 9
by ratster » Wed Jan 08, 2003 6:26 pm

Guys...where do I score a brake/clutch pedal assembly for my 32? Brakes will be boosted, clutch is hydraulic. I know the Deuce Factory knock em...

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Last post by Bryan
Fri Jan 17, 2003 11:58 pm
The '32 Gets Flamed!.........REAL Flames!

Last post by Pep « Fri Jan 17, 2003 11:52 am
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by SeanHammond » Tue Jan 14, 2003 1:34 pm

Cruzin 'round on sunday arvo down the calder hi-way towards melboune town, the roadster had surged after it been accelerated in 3rd to merge in with...

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Last post by Pep
Fri Jan 17, 2003 11:52 am
Sourcing 16" steelies??

Last post by ratster « Tue Jan 07, 2003 12:10 am
Replies: 15
by ratster » Sun Dec 29, 2002 6:39 pm
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Guys, I need to source my 16 steelies (Gennie style - vented) asap. Where can I get a set of 16x4 or 5 and 16x7 's locally. Ive tried a few of the...
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Last post by ratster
Tue Jan 07, 2003 12:10 am
Steering column choice

Last post by Pep « Mon Dec 23, 2002 9:04 am
Replies: 10
by ratster » Sun Dec 01, 2002 8:25 pm

Guys.....great forum with good info.....we need more people !!

Im building my Deuce at the moment and have an AP6 Valiant column, which I scored for...

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Last post by Pep
Mon Dec 23, 2002 9:04 am
XJ^ front end

Last post by Carps « Sun Dec 15, 2002 10:26 pm
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by jdaley » Wed Sep 25, 2002 9:02 pm

We picked up a car for the V8 installed in it. We had not planned to use the front end cos we have an L300 and a LH torana one laying around. Is...

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Last post by Carps
Sun Dec 15, 2002 10:26 pm
Which donor car for a Deuce roadster & 3 W Copue seat ?

Last post by ratster « Fri Dec 13, 2002 1:07 pm
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by ratster » Thu Dec 12, 2002 7:00 pm

Guys...Im trying to figger out which older car could I pinch a bench seat from and recontour it to suit my Deuce? If I go roadster, I'd like the seat...

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Last post by ratster
Fri Dec 13, 2002 1:07 pm
King pin bushings

Last post by ratster « Thu Dec 05, 2002 12:39 pm

by ratster » Thu Dec 05, 2002 12:39 pm

Guys, I just replaced the king pin bushings in my 48 spindles....but they will need reaming and honing to fit the new kingpins.

Who's the best bloke...

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Last post by ratster
Thu Dec 05, 2002 12:39 pm
buick rear end

Last post by spider « Sun Nov 17, 2002 10:25 am
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by spider » Sat Nov 16, 2002 6:33 pm

:D Hi Folk's,
I have a 1950 buick, and am needing information on the torque tube set up. Some people say that you can put any motor and gearbox in...

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Last post by spider
Sun Nov 17, 2002 10:25 am
Ford rear-end too wide!!

Last post by spark « Sat Nov 09, 2002 11:20 am
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by spark » Mon Sep 02, 2002 6:17 pm
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:( I have been doing a mock up of all the components on my A Model chassis, today I set up the 4 bar rear end. I got it all sitting in position and...
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Last post by spark
Sat Nov 09, 2002 11:20 am
Four Bars

Last post by Anonymous « Wed Oct 30, 2002 5:39 pm

by Anonymous » Wed Oct 30, 2002 5:39 pm

Anyone have any ideas where to get 22MM X 14MM Seamless Bright Tube.
Mick

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Last post by Anonymous
Wed Oct 30, 2002 5:39 pm
Who was after T-Bucket plans

Last post by Anonymous « Sat Oct 26, 2002 8:39 pm
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by Anonymous » Thu Oct 24, 2002 5:49 pm

There was someone on the old forum that wanted T-Bucket plans.Give me a line.
Mick :D

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Last post by Anonymous
Sat Oct 26, 2002 8:39 pm
Torana Front Suspension

Last post by chris spokes « Tue Oct 22, 2002 12:22 am
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by Fingers » Mon Oct 21, 2002 10:53 pm

Has anybody here used a Torana front in their A model, or had a look at one that has been done? In particular one that has been set up by Oldtin?
I...

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Last post by chris spokes
Tue Oct 22, 2002 12:22 am
Stainless Exhaust

Last post by Mr Cool « Mon Oct 14, 2002 2:47 pm
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by acme » Fri Oct 04, 2002 4:32 pm

Hey guys if you're looking for a cheaper stainless system than that of an exhaust centre, Take a trip to your local stainless supplier and buy some...

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Last post by Mr Cool
Mon Oct 14, 2002 2:47 pm
Doors A model

Last post by SeanHammond « Sat Sep 28, 2002 11:12 am
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by jdaley » Sat Sep 28, 2002 7:14 am

Who makes doors please

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Last post by SeanHammond
Sat Sep 28, 2002 11:12 am
radiators

Last post by spark « Sun Sep 15, 2002 5:52 pm
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by Guest » Fri Jul 19, 2002 4:39 pm

:!: Any body out there buying a radiator for a early ford hot rod would be best if they gave an Aussie manufacture that has a big add in Australian...

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Last post by spark
Sun Sep 15, 2002 5:52 pm
building retro

Last post by Guest « Fri Aug 30, 2002 12:27 am
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by 35sedan » Sat Aug 24, 2002 8:00 pm

if you were building a 35 sedan has young fred would have built it 1958 what sort of box would it have if you wanted auto , what sort of brakes would...

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Last post by Guest
Fri Aug 30, 2002 12:27 am
Door latches

Last post by Pep « Mon Aug 26, 2002 11:11 am
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by jim » Fri Aug 23, 2002 10:08 pm

I was just wandering what type of door latches do people use. I need them to be very narrow for my 1927 T model. From which model car are best suited...

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Last post by Pep
Mon Aug 26, 2002 11:11 am

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