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Left to right hand drive conversion - Retro Rod

Last post by T1916 « Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:34 pm
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by KustomKulture62 » Tue Sep 08, 2020 6:23 am

Hi guys, I'm looking at a reasonably priced and extremely good condition 1931 left hand drive car well actually two but would like one.
Wondering is...

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Last post by T1916
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:34 pm
LH Torana Hubs/Disks to Ford 4 1/2 inch bolt pattern

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Sat Sep 12, 2020 7:12 am
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by Greg N Smith » Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:40 pm

Help Please -

How can I change my 1 piece LH Torana 4 1/4 inch bolt pattern Front Hubs/Disks to Ford 4 1/2 inch bolt pattern ?

I am happy with the...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sat Sep 12, 2020 7:12 am
Clarification on the wording

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Tue Sep 08, 2020 7:45 am
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by lance1960 » Thu Sep 03, 2020 10:02 pm

Hi all
Just need some clarification on what is printed in the Vicroads classic car Guidelines .
Its to do with replacing with a different make...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Tue Sep 08, 2020 7:45 am
Custom fuel tank query

Last post by monte « Wed Sep 02, 2020 10:02 am
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by Beelzeboss » Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:32 am

Good morning all!

I've just been reading through the NSRG V.2 and had a question about fabricating a fuel tank myself.

The guidelines say that any...

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Last post by monte
Wed Sep 02, 2020 10:02 am
Cycle guard supplier

Last post by Ray38 « Mon Aug 31, 2020 5:16 pm
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by garya54 » Mon Aug 31, 2020 3:48 pm

Does anyone know of a reasonably priced either metal or fibreglass ribbed cycle guard supplier to suit 195 and 275 wide tyres?
Cheers, Gary

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Last post by Ray38
Mon Aug 31, 2020 5:16 pm
Sound deadening material

Last post by rattyrod « Fri Aug 21, 2020 10:43 pm
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by uted » Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:54 pm

So I'm at the stage of fitting glass and installing some form of sound proofing in the cab and doors before the trimmer does his stuff. Read and...

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Last post by rattyrod
Fri Aug 21, 2020 10:43 pm
where to fit a fuel tank vent in a 32 ford

Last post by 37fordpu « Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:48 pm
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by garya54 » Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:02 pm

Hi, I have purchased a marine fuel tank vent for my 32 Ford hiboy roadster, but I cannot find a spot to fit it that is above the height of the tank....

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Last post by 37fordpu
Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:48 pm
citric acid mix for a couple of mainline guards

Last post by GigglingMonkey « Sat Aug 08, 2020 10:31 am
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by GigglingMonkey » Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:22 am

Getting back into work on my '56 Mainline after a 3 year lay over (got a lung full of garnet sand while blasting) and first up is to clean up the...

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Last post by GigglingMonkey
Sat Aug 08, 2020 10:31 am
1964 F100

Last post by Angry « Fri Jul 31, 2020 11:47 pm
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by Angry » Mon Aug 28, 2017 1:23 am
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On a recent trip to Arizona a mate of mine got onto a F100 Pickup for me,...
Its a 64 F100, and it was a 2 owner truck, with the original owner being...
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Last post by Angry
Fri Jul 31, 2020 11:47 pm
Fuel tank breather valve

Last post by mercury mitch « Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:25 pm
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by garya54 » Thu Jul 30, 2020 1:02 pm

Hi, I am plumbing up a 32 Ford roadster fuel tank and I am wondering if I need to fit a breather valve to the 3/8 diameter vent line which I was...

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Last post by mercury mitch
Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:25 pm
Extractors

Last post by jailbar joe « Mon Jul 27, 2020 2:30 pm
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by rattyrod » Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:17 pm

Jet wants to spend some of his $ to upgrade (Our ?) willys a bit so was thinking before putting a bigger cam etc in maybe building a set of...

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Last post by jailbar joe
Mon Jul 27, 2020 2:30 pm
Electrical question

Last post by Tudor mick « Mon Jul 27, 2020 9:19 am
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by Tudor mick » Mon Jul 20, 2020 9:21 pm

Hi All
In most cars the radio has a constant 12volt supply and a 12 volt supply switch through the ignition
My question is are there 2 different...

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Last post by Tudor mick
Mon Jul 27, 2020 9:19 am
Tony's 1938 Dodge Pickup Project

Last post by Chrisso « Wed Jul 22, 2020 2:55 pm
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by dodgebuildup » Sat Nov 05, 2016 3:43 pm
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Here's a few pictures of my latest project. It's a 1938 Dodge Pickup. I plan to run Jaguar front and rear suspension, with a stock flathead 6 and 3...
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Last post by Chrisso
Wed Jul 22, 2020 2:55 pm
door Channel for rubber seal

Last post by lance1960 « Tue Jul 21, 2020 1:12 pm
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by lance1960 » Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:34 pm

Hi All
Found the channel that l was looking for years ago on the internet.
Now that l realy need it l forgotten its name and were to find it.
Its the...

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Last post by lance1960
Tue Jul 21, 2020 1:12 pm
1943 Jeep "Budget Beater"

Last post by jailbar joe « Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:23 pm
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by ShedBoy » Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:20 pm
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I like most car people collect, gather, give a good home stuff of a car nature. As my roadster is temporarily up in the air I have started looking...
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Last post by jailbar joe
Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:23 pm
53 Cuzzo bonnet hinges

Last post by Newbee « Tue Jul 14, 2020 3:00 pm
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by chilly38 » Sat Jun 20, 2020 1:13 am

G'day guys, who's had any success in fixing these loose sloppy hinges? I've played with some of these about 20 years ago but they weren't as bad as...

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Last post by Newbee
Tue Jul 14, 2020 3:00 pm
Citric acid issue

Last post by Chrisso « Sat Jul 04, 2020 11:27 am
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by hudson nut » Sat Jul 04, 2020 9:06 am

A year or so ago I mixed up a batch of citric acid and used it with great results. I got the container out again and mixed it up well with a paint...

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Last post by Chrisso
Sat Jul 04, 2020 11:27 am
New F100 Project

Last post by Chrisso « Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:06 pm
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by pilot48 » Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:57 pm
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I have a new project to do a 55F100 it came with a fully engineered fabricated chassis from Neil Raymond. It come with a jag front and a 9 rear end a...
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Last post by Chrisso
Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:06 pm
Show us yah tools

Last post by Gojeep « Thu Jul 02, 2020 7:50 pm
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by slimfromnz » Mon Jan 27, 2020 5:12 pm
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Thought I would start a thread in regards to what we use/build/modify to assist us with our builds.
Wasn’t sure where to post it so I put it here....
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Last post by Gojeep
Thu Jul 02, 2020 7:50 pm
Changes to NSW vehicle engineer???

Last post by 86xf « Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:56 pm
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by 86xf » Wed Jul 01, 2020 6:48 pm

Hi Guys,

I’m hope that you help me, I was talking to a mechanic today who indicated that NSW has or is about to change the rules on putting V8s...

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Last post by 86xf
Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:56 pm
Dodge wheel track?

Last post by 666 « Sat Jun 27, 2020 5:35 pm
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by 666 » Sat Jun 27, 2020 4:42 pm

Hi, I am I am after the wheelbase and track for a 1925 Dodge. Cheers Peter.

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Last post by 666
Sat Jun 27, 2020 5:35 pm
12V Electric heater.

Last post by 48 prefect « Sat Jun 27, 2020 1:44 pm
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by 48 prefect » Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:14 pm

Hi all. Wanting to fit an all electric 12v heater to my rod. See a lot on ebay priced from $25--$400, Bought a $45 one & wouldn't warm my doggy kenal...

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Last post by 48 prefect
Sat Jun 27, 2020 1:44 pm
bit more progress on the new rod

Last post by 302-coop « Tue Jun 23, 2020 8:02 pm
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by monte » Thu Dec 12, 2019 6:03 pm
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Been a bit hot during the last couple of weeks and trying to take it a bit easier anyway a couple of pics of the new rod ,I made the plywood template...
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Last post by 302-coop
Tue Jun 23, 2020 8:02 pm
US ENGINE IMPORTERS

Last post by pilot Dave « Sat Jun 20, 2020 3:15 pm
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by garya54 » Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:08 am

Hi, Does anyone have any recommendations for an importer who can ship engines from the USA to Melbourne?
And how much does it cost? Cheers, Gary

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Last post by pilot Dave
Sat Jun 20, 2020 3:15 pm
Fuel Tanks

Last post by monte « Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:55 pm
Replies: 8
by NashRod » Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:55 pm

Hi Everyone,
I posted this question on my build thread but so far no responses so I thought posting it here might let more people see it.

What's the...

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Last post by monte
Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:55 pm
Yeti's Construction Thread

Last post by Theyeti « Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:58 pm
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OK a the title sugests I a have just shaken hands on a Aussie bodied 37 Chev all steel all original right down to the hubcaps the trims rat eatern...
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Last post by Theyeti
Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:58 pm
Intrusion Bars

Last post by Angry « Sat May 30, 2020 11:56 pm
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by big woody » Wed May 27, 2020 11:54 am

Hi All

been searching through the guidelines looking for any information on side intrusion bars. Cannot find anything on them.
No doors just climb...

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Last post by Angry
Sat May 30, 2020 11:56 pm
Awkward Stuff Done

Last post by rx4ord « Sun May 17, 2020 6:25 pm
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by rx4ord » Wed May 06, 2020 9:47 am
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Having an unusual motor that was typical of me, I had most of
the bits but it was injected and had a weird distributor.
I had the distributor and...
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Last post by rx4ord
Sun May 17, 2020 6:25 pm
Straight Pitman Arm - XW XY Falcon

Last post by Maffra « Sun May 10, 2020 8:07 am
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by Maffra » Sat May 09, 2020 12:18 pm

Looking for advice on what / if any, straight pitman arms fit an XW XY Falcon steering box please.

Would a HQ Holden be the same size ?

Thanks and...

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Last post by Maffra
Sun May 10, 2020 8:07 am
Jag front end

Last post by Billie « Wed May 06, 2020 9:01 pm
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by enjenjo » Wed Apr 22, 2020 4:10 am

I am installing a 86 Xj6 front end in a 54 Chevy 3100 pickup. I am curious what springs you are using on a pickup conversion. The XJ6 springs look...

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Last post by Billie
Wed May 06, 2020 9:01 pm
Ozi-Steer

Last post by 32coupe « Wed May 06, 2020 1:47 pm
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by Sudsy » Sat May 02, 2020 9:15 am

I did post these quite a while ago but have made a few changes to the design. Sprockets and shafts are now one piece machined in 4140 and heat...

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Last post by 32coupe
Wed May 06, 2020 1:47 pm
New style exhaust flanges

Last post by rx4ord « Wed May 06, 2020 9:51 am
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by Sudsy » Sat May 02, 2020 9:02 am

New style exhaust flanges for custom clean applications. No external welds, no gaskets. Tig weld around the inside and a little bit of silicon. CNC...

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Last post by rx4ord
Wed May 06, 2020 9:51 am
56 Cusso 2 door build questions

Last post by deluxe31 « Sat May 02, 2020 10:37 am
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by Angry » Fri Mar 13, 2020 12:46 am
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Hi guys,...been looking for a new project to sink my teeth into....

Always wanted a 55/56 Chevy Post coupe...but seems that they all command a fair...
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Last post by deluxe31
Sat May 02, 2020 10:37 am
Finally gettin a start on the rod(rollin n channelled)

Last post by Mudgy « Fri May 01, 2020 7:31 pm
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Hi all, just thought i would share the excitement going on here in the south at the moment, For those that don't know me and some that do, i sold my...
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Last post by Mudgy
Fri May 01, 2020 7:31 pm
32 Ford fuel tank mounting bolts

Last post by garya54 « Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:16 am

by garya54 » Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:16 am

Hi, do 32 Fords have 3/8 or 5/16 bolts to mount the fuel tank?
And do they have 1 or 3 springs to hold them down?
Cheers, Gary

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Last post by garya54
Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:16 am
Show us your chassis tables!

Last post by mgtstumpy « Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:37 pm
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by BLWNHR » Wed Apr 15, 2020 3:23 pm
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I'm not far off building a chassis table and am looking for examples of what others have done. I like the idea of a ladder-type arrangement so I can...
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Last post by mgtstumpy
Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:37 pm
Braces for 62-64 B body

Last post by mgtstumpy « Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:10 pm
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by steve the ford guy » Sat Apr 11, 2020 7:06 pm

Saw these on ebay US, thought someone might be able to make their own set in the shed just using these pictures. They fit 62-64 B body Dodge :D

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Last post by mgtstumpy
Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:10 pm
28A's '28 Model A Roadster Build

Last post by rx4ord « Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:57 am
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So figured i'd show you guys my build of my '48 so-cal styled roadster.

Parts list of what i have so far includes:

Original Boxed Model A chassis...
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Last post by rx4ord
Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:57 am
Console???

Last post by FX Panelvan « Fri Apr 10, 2020 2:57 am
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by FX Panelvan » Thu Apr 09, 2020 3:49 am

Hi All
Trust you are all adhering to the social distancing rules. And more importantly that everyone is staying healthy.
As we will be home soon (as...

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Last post by FX Panelvan
Fri Apr 10, 2020 2:57 am
Traditional style steel wheels on a Jag XJ40 front end???

Last post by 38Chevy454 « Wed Apr 08, 2020 12:39 am
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by burtrido » Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:08 pm

Hi guys it’s been awhile. A little project I’m working on (for my wife) at the moment will be using the later jag xj40 front end. I’ve been asked to...

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Last post by 38Chevy454
Wed Apr 08, 2020 12:39 am
INSTALLING A FUEL SENDER

Last post by grahamjb « Mon Apr 06, 2020 11:22 pm
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by garya54 » Wed Apr 01, 2020 12:46 pm
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Hi, I am about to fit a fuel sender into an original 1932 Ford fuel tank and due to the shape of the bottom of the tank it would easier to mount the...
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Last post by grahamjb
Mon Apr 06, 2020 11:22 pm
VL commodore power rack

Last post by 47merc « Sun Apr 05, 2020 11:46 am
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by 47merc » Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:29 pm

Can anyone tell me which is the high pressure port on a VL power rack? The bottom one closest to the rack or the top one closest to the steering...

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Last post by 47merc
Sun Apr 05, 2020 11:46 am
1937 ford pickup build

Last post by rx4ord « Wed Apr 01, 2020 6:13 pm
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by 37fordpu » Fri Jan 10, 2020 12:45 pm
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In 2011 I bid on the pickup on ebay on an impulse not expecting to win it .When I did I realized I had a long trip in my uncomfortable truck from...
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Last post by rx4ord
Wed Apr 01, 2020 6:13 pm
Which AC/DC TIG do you use and recommend?

Last post by BLWNHR « Tue Mar 31, 2020 3:30 pm
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by BLWNHR » Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:56 pm

Hi all, the last TIG thread was 7 years old so I thought I'd start a fresh.

After 20 years I re-learned how to TIG with my 3-in1 machine last year...

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Last post by BLWNHR
Tue Mar 31, 2020 3:30 pm
Body measurements for 35 ford

Last post by monte « Thu Mar 26, 2020 6:01 pm
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by monte » Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:22 pm

Anybody got a 35 ford that can give me the height from the floor to the roof height ,guess 36 would be same ,near enough ,thanks

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Last post by monte
Thu Mar 26, 2020 6:01 pm
seat frame corner radius

Last post by steve the ford guy « Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:42 pm

by steve the ford guy » Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:42 pm

Im thinking of making one of these (Model A). Anyone now what the front corners radius is where the seat spring sits into? Don't know if late T...

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Last post by steve the ford guy
Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:42 pm
CLEANING A FUEL TANK

Last post by Newbee « Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:35 pm
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by garya54 » Wed Mar 18, 2020 1:47 pm

What is the most economical way to clean a rusty fuel tank?
My 32 Ford tank has surface rust inside and one small pin hole which I was going to braze...

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Last post by Newbee
Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:35 pm
7" headlight options

Last post by T1916 « Sun Mar 15, 2020 8:45 pm
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by jex » Fri Mar 13, 2020 5:21 pm

Is there any such thing as a 7 headlight lense that also has provision for a parker + indicator light . I see a couple of the rod shops sell a lense...

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Last post by T1916
Sun Mar 15, 2020 8:45 pm
Holden Brake booster change, need help.

Last post by PeterR « Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:13 pm
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by sloper » Tue Mar 03, 2020 11:24 am

Goodaye all

What size is a HQ single diaphram brake booster?
l need to get more boost into the brakes on the 57 chev, it stops ok but wont lock a...

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Last post by PeterR
Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:13 pm
Question: XF Discs on early Ford Stub Axles

Last post by 47merc « Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:55 pm
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by 47merc » Wed Mar 04, 2020 8:21 pm

I'm fitting XF discs and VN callipers on 1940 stub axles using Rodtec spacers and it would appear that I will have to redrill the calliper to move it...

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Last post by 47merc
Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:55 pm

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