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Cool 30s IndyCar style build on YouTube

Last post by steve the ford guy « Tue Jun 04, 2019 5:45 pm
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by Chris5.7ltr » Mon Jun 03, 2019 1:40 pm

I thought some of you might like this, the young dude building it seems to know his way around a metalworking shop. 8)

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Last post by steve the ford guy
Tue Jun 04, 2019 5:45 pm
Brake bleeding issues

Last post by monte « Mon Jun 03, 2019 1:31 pm
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by spiderman » Fri May 31, 2019 2:35 pm

Hi all...

I have my 3rd TAC here in qld next Saturday on my 32 roadster and the only thing I need to do is bleed the brakes and I am having...

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Last post by monte
Mon Jun 03, 2019 1:31 pm
Gary Page......axel mods

Last post by damo702002 « Sat May 25, 2019 10:04 am
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by damo702002 » Fri May 24, 2019 11:24 pm

Hi guys.
I'm looking to have a 32 ford front axel dropped and was told about a guy in castlemaine area Gary Page that did them once apon a time....

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Last post by damo702002
Sat May 25, 2019 10:04 am
1941 Chev pickup - The $5K challenge

Last post by Chris5.7ltr « Tue May 21, 2019 7:30 pm
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by greenlitre » Thu Aug 16, 2012 12:47 am
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Greetings all,

I've always enjoyed hearing tales of hot rodders that are able & fortunate enough to produce a silk purse from a sow's ear.
Often...
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Last post by Chris5.7ltr
Tue May 21, 2019 7:30 pm
strangeporks 42 chev pickup

Last post by rx4ord « Mon May 13, 2019 11:13 am
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by dr strangepork » Wed May 31, 2006 12:48 am
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I have been lurking on here forever so its about time i posted something about my project.
this has been on the go for a few years ( miss stickshift...
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Last post by rx4ord
Mon May 13, 2019 11:13 am
Has to be the best rust remover

Last post by KustomKulture62 « Mon May 13, 2019 12:58 am
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by Big G » Sat Oct 20, 2018 10:11 am

Last night I made up a mixture of half white vinegar and water and placed this surface rusted piece of panel steel with one end in the mix.
This was...

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Last post by KustomKulture62
Mon May 13, 2019 12:58 am
Superbell cast iron parts

Last post by Mr Model A « Mon May 06, 2019 3:46 pm
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by torana68 » Thu May 02, 2019 4:22 pm
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Just fell over some information from NZ about Superbell perch bolts and stub failures. These are cast iron and won’t be allowed over there. They were...
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Last post by Mr Model A
Mon May 06, 2019 3:46 pm
Home Plasma Cutters

Last post by Dingo745 « Fri May 03, 2019 10:56 pm
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by FRANK BASILE » Wed Apr 11, 2018 2:56 pm
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I have just been looking at small inverter plasma cutters on offer for home/hobby use . They claim can cut up to 10mm thick steel . I am interested...
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Last post by Dingo745
Fri May 03, 2019 10:56 pm
1932 FORD FUEL TANK QUESTIONS

Last post by HOT ROD FRED « Fri May 03, 2019 12:45 pm
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by garya54 » Mon Apr 29, 2019 3:12 pm

Hi, I have bought an original 1932 Ford fuel tank to use in my roadster.
It only has one set of holes in the top for a sender (I guess)
I have...

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Last post by HOT ROD FRED
Fri May 03, 2019 12:45 pm
Electric steering

Last post by heven67 « Wed Apr 17, 2019 1:55 pm
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by monte » Fri Apr 05, 2019 4:24 pm
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Anybody know anything about this stuff ,the column electric steering ,I am trying to get some info on it ,apparently holden Astre is has been used...
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Last post by heven67
Wed Apr 17, 2019 1:55 pm
BROKEN STUD REMOVAL BY WELDING!!

Last post by Mr Model A « Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:39 pm
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by jdaley » Wed Mar 13, 2019 5:48 pm
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I had a broken stud removed. The bloke arc welded a nut to the stud and the rest as they say.'was easy'.
But the rod left a bronze deposit in the...
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Last post by Mr Model A
Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:39 pm
Welding jigs

Last post by enjenjo « Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:13 am
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by jdaley » Tue Apr 09, 2019 12:18 pm

A neat tool to have.
Where do those holly blocks come from?
Anybody know?

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Last post by enjenjo
Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:13 am
Chassis nunber location 48-50 Ford Pick ups

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Mon Apr 08, 2019 6:40 pm
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by FRANK BASILE » Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:40 am

I am trying to get a chassis number from our 49 F1 Anyone have a clue?. The vehicle does have both the firewall plate and glove box plates intact...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Mon Apr 08, 2019 6:40 pm
rust look a like paint on a fibre glass body

Last post by Angry « Wed Apr 03, 2019 10:04 pm
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by garya54 » Thu Mar 21, 2019 3:59 pm

Hi, I am considering painting my glass bodied 32 Ford in a rust finish (corten look a like type paint)
Has anyone had any experience painting a...

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Last post by Angry
Wed Apr 03, 2019 10:04 pm
Wire wheel 17" to 16"

Last post by dodgekew « Fri Mar 29, 2019 4:38 pm
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by dodgekew » Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:38 am

I have a pair of '34 Dodge wires that I need reduced in diameter , possibly down to 15 . Neway says they no longer do it . Anyone else offer this...

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Last post by dodgekew
Fri Mar 29, 2019 4:38 pm
Model A Body on '32 frame. Why?

Last post by rx4ord « Wed Mar 27, 2019 6:58 pm
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by David Rayner » Mon Feb 04, 2019 6:30 pm
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I'm curious as to why some Model As are on pinched '32 frames. If you want a Model A, why not use a Model A frame. Is there something wrong or...
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Last post by rx4ord
Wed Mar 27, 2019 6:58 pm
Monte new project

Last post by Chrisso « Sun Mar 17, 2019 7:52 pm
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by monte » Sat Jun 09, 2018 5:52 pm
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I bought the steel last Saturday for the next project ,been doing a few hours a day after I do the housework ect ,and it is coming together pretty...
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Last post by Chrisso
Sun Mar 17, 2019 7:52 pm
Brake lines

Last post by rx4ord « Tue Mar 12, 2019 6:33 pm
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by Grazza » Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:02 pm
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You need to get brake tube (Bundy tube), available from all good brake shops - or Repco. Either steel or Stainless tube, your choice. Buy it by the...
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Last post by rx4ord
Tue Mar 12, 2019 6:33 pm
sheetmetal rolling

Last post by mgtstumpy « Sat Mar 09, 2019 8:56 pm
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by 53vicky » Mon Mar 04, 2019 9:30 am

I am on the lokout for a sheetmetal place in Melb that can roll a rocker just a little over 1800mm
Cant find a place that has a roller wide enough,...

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Last post by mgtstumpy
Sat Mar 09, 2019 8:56 pm
Changing Jag IRS wheels bearing

Last post by mgtstumpy « Sat Mar 09, 2019 8:52 pm
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by 34Chev » Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:35 pm

Hi guys, look8ng for some advice,

Wheel alignment shop today said one of my rear wheels bearings on the Jag diff is buggered.

Done a bit of...

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Last post by mgtstumpy
Sat Mar 09, 2019 8:52 pm
Which electric column?

Last post by gareth « Fri Mar 08, 2019 6:31 am
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by gareth » Wed Mar 06, 2019 7:00 am

Hey guy, just hoping for some advice as to which electric column to use. I have heard some suzuki one, but also that some are canbus

I have pit up a...

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Last post by gareth
Fri Mar 08, 2019 6:31 am
Castor Setting For Jag f/e

Last post by Angry « Thu Mar 07, 2019 11:35 pm
Replies: 26
by FRANK BASILE » Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:44 pm
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A few comments have been made with castor issues . I am mounting my Jag f/e with the stock bushes, the fronts are in position and I am to do the...
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Last post by Angry
Thu Mar 07, 2019 11:35 pm
Brake Residual Pressure Fitting

Last post by MickD « Sat Mar 02, 2019 9:34 pm
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by Greg N Smith » Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:25 pm

Where in Australia can I get a 2 lbs (for front discs) Brake Residual Pressure Fitting with inverted flare - Not 1/8 NPT (Tapered National Pipe...

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Last post by MickD
Sat Mar 02, 2019 9:34 pm
a new build 55f100 start

Last post by rx4ord « Sat Mar 02, 2019 6:24 pm
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by 55effie » Thu Aug 02, 2012 5:31 pm
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This is the start and it may take a few hours to complete.A list of bits and bobs will have to begin . Iam new at this so lets start at the bumper...
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Last post by rx4ord
Sat Mar 02, 2019 6:24 pm
Classic body on modern chassis Vic rego?

Last post by ReQuieM « Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:01 pm
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by ReQuieM » Sat Feb 23, 2019 6:09 pm

Trying to find some info, I’m hoping you can either answer or point me towards the right info:

Classic body on a modern chassis (hq/Hilux/etc), is...

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Last post by ReQuieM
Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:01 pm
vega rhd steering box

Last post by rx4ord « Mon Feb 25, 2019 9:03 am
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by ralph86 » Sun Feb 24, 2019 10:21 am

hi all does anyone know if the vega rhd box has the same mounting as the hq my 32 coupe,s box is shot and if a vega will fit straight in it may well...

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Last post by rx4ord
Mon Feb 25, 2019 9:03 am
F100 - 1965 - 1979 - drop I beam

Last post by Toolman « Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:16 pm
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by Toolman » Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:14 am

Hello All, wanted to see if I could find drop Ibeams for my 65 - 79 I beam front end in Australia , South Aussie rego dept say its OK as I will be...

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Last post by Toolman
Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:16 pm
1929 ford closed cab top wood?

Last post by HOT ROD FRED « Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:27 am
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by Oldschool36 » Sun Feb 10, 2019 2:49 pm

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Has anyone got dimensions of the 1929 ford closed cab top wood?

I know you can get a kit from the states but it is now around...

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Last post by HOT ROD FRED
Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:27 am
1964 Ford Ranchero - Daily Beater Build

Last post by Mudgy « Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:30 pm
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by turns » Mon Jul 24, 2017 11:35 pm
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Thought I would have a crack at posting some pics

For the last couple of years I have been driving my old 'family car' as a daily driver. It is a...
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Last post by Mudgy
Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:30 pm
I.F.S. sway bar diameter

Last post by Newbee « Fri Feb 08, 2019 12:08 am
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by garya54 » Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:05 pm

Hi, would anyone with an independent front end (Rod-Tech or simular) in a 28 - 34 Ford be able to tell me what diameter their sway bar is.
And also...

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Last post by Newbee
Fri Feb 08, 2019 12:08 am
Electronic Engine and transmission to a 46 Ford

Last post by Sedandelivery « Sun Jan 27, 2019 11:57 am
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by Sedandelivery » Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:27 am
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Is it possible when using all the equipment from a 96 NF Fairlane to use the Fairlane wiring harness? I'm using the transmission and engine...
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Last post by Sedandelivery
Sun Jan 27, 2019 11:57 am
Knocking Up A 32 Ford Pickup

Last post by rx4ord « Fri Jan 25, 2019 9:34 am
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by Hil71 » Sun Jul 14, 2013 4:35 pm
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Hey Gents,

I'm havin a go at butchering a 32 ford closed cab pickup into a rod of some kind. I had been looking for one for a couple of years and...
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Last post by rx4ord
Fri Jan 25, 2019 9:34 am
Front end suggestions for 26 rpu

Last post by damo702002 « Tue Jan 22, 2019 7:33 pm
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by damo702002 » Mon Jan 21, 2019 6:45 pm

Hi all.

Just wondered if I could get some input from those in the know about front end to use under a roadster pickup????

I was going with the Hr...

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Last post by damo702002
Tue Jan 22, 2019 7:33 pm
New bead roller mods

Last post by Gojeep « Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:22 pm
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by Gojeep » Tue Sep 04, 2018 6:44 pm
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You might remember the big bead roller I brought back with me from my last US trip as luggage.
Just thought I would share the modification to the new...
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Last post by Gojeep
Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:22 pm
48 Anglia Build

Last post by Havok1 « Thu Dec 27, 2018 11:33 am
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by oldrodder56 » Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:35 pm
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Hi All,
Just some pics of my recent purchase a 48 Ford Anglia 2 door.
Car was bought as an unfinished project with all the chasis work done by Peter...
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Last post by Havok1
Thu Dec 27, 2018 11:33 am
IFS options

Last post by gareth « Sun Dec 23, 2018 7:47 am
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by gareth » Fri Dec 21, 2018 7:06 pm

Hey Guys

We are about to do a late 50s Austin j2 build, I have been looking for cost effective IFS options, I am over the ususal suspects...

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Last post by gareth
Sun Dec 23, 2018 7:47 am
XD Falcon -- need wiring help please

Last post by uted « Sat Dec 22, 2018 12:16 am
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by uted » Thu Dec 13, 2018 12:30 pm

I'm using an XD steering column in my project. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for this vehicle , in particular the steering column switches /...

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Last post by uted
Sat Dec 22, 2018 12:16 am
A model roadster door dimension

Last post by damo702002 « Sat Dec 15, 2018 6:26 pm
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by damo702002 » Sat Dec 15, 2018 5:51 pm

Hi all.

Just wondered if anyone has an A roadster door they can give me the length measurement of please.
Did a search but no joy at all after an...

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Last post by damo702002
Sat Dec 15, 2018 6:26 pm
Need someone to install springs in Jag IFS

Last post by Sudsy « Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:48 pm
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by 34Chev » Wed Oct 17, 2018 3:47 pm

Looking for recommendations, or someone in central Brisbane who wants some cash.

Got a series II jag IFS in a 53 F100. Front end was disassembled as...

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Last post by Sudsy
Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:48 pm
Whats able to be engineered? IE welding on certain parts etc

Last post by ReQuieM « Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:02 am
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by ReQuieM » Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:54 pm

Hi All,

Planning out my Build, I'm just wondering on what's a no-no for engineering before I get started. things come to mind like:

Drilled Ibeam?...

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Last post by ReQuieM
Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:02 am
Flipping a Vega box?

Last post by monte « Fri Dec 07, 2018 5:14 pm
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by ReQuieM » Thu Dec 06, 2018 9:57 pm

Hi all,

Planning out my build and Steeing set up I’m thinking of doing would potentially require flipping a steering box upside down, so the pitman...

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Last post by monte
Fri Dec 07, 2018 5:14 pm
B pillar Seat Belt install for Coupe

Last post by A4ME « Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:27 am
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by 53vicky » Thu Nov 01, 2018 3:26 pm

HI all
Would appreciate any info on seat belt routing for a coupe / convertible that has been approved in Aust. (pref vic)
The engineer I am using...

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Last post by A4ME
Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:27 am
49 Ford F1 Rebuild

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Wed Nov 21, 2018 2:04 pm
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by FRANK BASILE » Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:51 am

Bits have been going on with this import to bring it up to scratch for rego.
Driveline has been stripped out along with wiring and brake lines to...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Wed Nov 21, 2018 2:04 pm
Handbrake recommendations.

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Mon Nov 12, 2018 12:17 pm
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by FRANK BASILE » Sat Nov 10, 2018 8:40 am

I am about to scour Pick-A-Part this week for a suitable handbrake assy for the pick up. Any recommendations for a simple fitted unit in a donor...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Mon Nov 12, 2018 12:17 pm
Making a collapsible column shifter

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Mon Nov 12, 2018 5:50 am
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by FRANK BASILE » Wed Nov 07, 2018 6:18 pm

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Our 49 F1 came with a US Van column of 1970 vintage with the inner shaft cut and welded to mate it to a Chevelle steering box. I liked the idea of...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Mon Nov 12, 2018 5:50 am
Wiper Switch Query

Last post by Meeksie « Fri Nov 09, 2018 6:58 am
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by Meeksie » Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:51 am

Hi All,
I'm planning on using a wiper switch on the lower side of my dashboard alongside the some other switches.
The switch which came with my...

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Last post by Meeksie
Fri Nov 09, 2018 6:58 am
Chev pickup/Jag XJ6 Series 2

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Mon Nov 05, 2018 6:52 pm
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by carlp. » Mon Nov 05, 2018 5:59 pm

Can anyone tell me the Minimum Thickness of Front Rotors on a Series 2 XJ6 should be.The Minimum thickness is stamped but all i can read is 11/...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Mon Nov 05, 2018 6:52 pm
Ford steering wheels

Last post by Big G « Sun Nov 04, 2018 10:07 am
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by Big G » Fri Nov 02, 2018 9:37 pm

Did ford use the same steering wheel spline for all models ?????
Will a 30's steering wheel fit on a 1991 steering column ??

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Last post by Big G
Sun Nov 04, 2018 10:07 am
RHD jaguar series III steering rack

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:11 pm
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by drptop70ss » Thu Oct 25, 2018 5:04 am

Greetings,
How hard is it to get a right hand drive steering rack for the jaguar series III in Austrailia? I am picking up a british project car...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:11 pm
Mandrel Bent Chassis Rails

Last post by ShedBoy « Wed Oct 24, 2018 8:35 pm
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by ShedBoy » Tue Oct 16, 2018 10:23 am

Anyone ever used these?
Can you get passable bends from them that will pass muster?

Brock

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Last post by ShedBoy
Wed Oct 24, 2018 8:35 pm

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