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US ENGINE IMPORTERS
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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
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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
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Theyeti »
Fri Oct 19, 2007 9:55 pm
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
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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
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rx4ord »
Wed May 06, 2020 9:47 am
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Angry »
Fri Mar 13, 2020 12:46 am
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
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Last post by Mudgy
Fri May 01, 2020 7:31 pm
32 Ford fuel tank mounting bolts
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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!
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BLWNHR »
Wed Apr 15, 2020 3:23 pm
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
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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
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28A »
Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:11 pm
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???
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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
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Last post by 38Chevy454
Wed Apr 08, 2020 12:39 am
INSTALLING A FUEL SENDER
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garya54 »
Wed Apr 01, 2020 12:46 pm
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
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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
Which AC/DC TIG do you use and recommend?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Last post by 47merc
Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:55 pm
1950 Pontiac Taillight O.D.
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garya54 »
Thu Feb 27, 2020 8:52 am
Hi, would anyone be able to tell me the outside diameter of a 1950 Pontiac taillight.
Cheers, Gary A
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Last post by hot rod andy
Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:03 am
El Cheapo Build
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Big G »
Mon Aug 27, 2018 8:15 pm
I have just got home a start to my next project. The plan is to build a low cost rpu hotrod, all of this I have done before so hopefully it won't be...
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Last post by jeffa
Mon Feb 17, 2020 10:00 pm
Wide wheels for Jag F/E
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86xf »
Fri Jan 24, 2020 7:31 pm
Good evening Gents,
I’m dropping a quick line to pick your brain and hopefully confirm my research.
I’ve put a Jag S3 F/E under an International...
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Last post by Angry
Fri Jan 31, 2020 1:51 am
34 Chev 3 window coupe
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ruffnut »
Sat Sep 30, 2017 9:21 pm
Hi Everyone
Just starting my project, Chassis is underway
Details
34 Chev Chassis by TOPRODZ
Body By Fibrechev
Big block Chev
Turbo 700
9 ford...
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Last post by ruffnut
Tue Jan 28, 2020 1:49 pm
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Last post by rx4ord
Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:19 pm
Jag/Ford brake conversion
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Grazza »
Sun Jun 19, 2016 5:03 pm
At this stage I am simply investigating options, but has anyone ever changed a XJ6 Jag PCD over to the 114.3 Ford size? Back in '12 Thom made a start...
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Last post by rog
Tue Jan 21, 2020 11:48 pm
Weld Through Primer
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Greg N Smith »
Wed Jan 15, 2020 6:49 pm
What Weld Through Primer would you suggest prior to MIG or TIG welding ?
Copper or Zinc ?
Where can I buy a can ? I'm on the Sunshine Coast QLD
I...
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Last post by 38chev
Thu Jan 16, 2020 9:47 pm
Who can narrow a jag rear in Qld?
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Havok1 »
Sat Dec 21, 2019 4:58 am
Hi all, a work mate has asked me who is the best to go to.to have a jag rear narrowed in Qld. As an Adelaide boy I have no idea! Does anyone have any...
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Last post by toprodz
Fri Dec 27, 2019 9:12 am
38 Chev Coupe Suspension options?
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mick_in_oz »
Tue Sep 05, 2017 6:06 pm
Hi All,
I'm wanting to know what people feel are the options for an IFS into a 38 Chev?
Off the top of my head, HKTG Holden, Jag, L300, maybe...
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Last post by monte
Tue Dec 24, 2019 2:40 pm
GPS Speedo
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Greg N Smith »
Wed Dec 11, 2019 5:50 pm
Are GPS Speedo allowed by QLDTAC ?
Are they allowed in other States ?
Do they work in tunnels ?
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Last post by Borbo
Fri Dec 13, 2019 6:40 pm
Bracing a body what to use?
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by
KustomKulture62 »
Fri Oct 04, 2019 10:40 pm
Wondering what you guys prefer to use for bracing a 4 door body prior to removing the floor.
Are there any steel products better to use for example...
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Last post by Bill Randall
Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:29 am
ford discs on jag front end
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by
atwuk »
Thu Mar 21, 2013 4:00 pm
I intend putting a jag front end in my 51 spinner I realize it is a bit wide so I intend to do the EA ford disk conversion which apparently narrows...
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Last post by Angry
Mon Nov 18, 2019 12:09 pm
Bearclaw latches.
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EnR »
Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:22 pm
I have been told that from last friday bearclaw type latches are compulsory on all new hot rods. (That is catches using the bearclaw type mechanism -...
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Last post by 31 Coupe
Tue Nov 12, 2019 3:13 pm
Rust Removal and Prep CITRIC ACID
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fargo »
Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:08 pm
Hi All,
Just thought i would put this up as i have searched around and found this to be the best economical and efficeint way to remove rust from...
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Last post by Maffra
Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:00 pm
351W mid mount ALT&AC brackets
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by
Javs32 »
Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:54 pm
Has anyone made mid mount AC and Alternator brackets to suit 351W at all? Engine is in a 32 Ford
Looking for tech drawings or a complete set of...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sun Nov 03, 2019 7:14 pm
Jag coil over ride height on a live axle.
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garya54 »
Thu Oct 31, 2019 8:47 am
Hi, I am setting up a triangulated 4 bar rear end on a glass bodied 32 Ford hiboy roadster using a 9 diff and two XJ6 Jag rear coil over shocks.
The...
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Last post by Angry
Sat Nov 02, 2019 11:20 pm
Cody's JB Pickup
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Cody »
Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:14 pm
I am trying to do a mock up with the cab and I wanted to use the original firewall but it looks like the cab will sit too far back.
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Last post by Cody
Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:02 am
Ford 9inch drum to disc conversion
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by
65F100 »
Tue Oct 08, 2019 9:03 pm
good day guys,
just looking for suggestions from anyone that has recently done a disc brake conversion on Ford 9inch. There appear to be quite a...
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Last post by 46 deluxe
Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:34 pm
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Last post by heven67
Wed Oct 09, 2019 2:35 pm
Metal gauge for early falcon bodywork
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by
XP6 »
Fri Aug 30, 2019 8:27 am
Can anyone tell me what thickness cold rolled Ford used on XP falcons, are the floor pan and inner workings thicker than the outer body work?
I've...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sun Oct 06, 2019 3:01 pm
33 Ford Sport Coupe rebuild
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by
hotrodsteve »
Wed Sep 04, 2019 6:40 pm
This coupe belongs to one of my long term customers. It was built by a mate of mine in the late 1980’s.
It was sold and stayed with its new owner for...
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Last post by jailbar joe
Thu Sep 26, 2019 11:22 am
ID headlight assembly/bucket
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chop_shop »
Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:51 am
Gday, hoping someone can help ID this headlight bucket, its a dual 5 3/4 lamp size
it was in with a heap of HTKG parts a guy had, but im not...
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Last post by chop_shop
Wed Sep 18, 2019 11:06 am
38 - 40 Ford Rear Springs
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47merc »
Mon Sep 09, 2019 4:43 pm
Can anyone tell me what is the best / easiest parallel springs to use when mounting a late Ford diff under a 38 to 40 Ford chassis. Also how long the...
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Last post by Thomobro
Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:04 am
which frontend
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by
dodge49er »
Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:51 pm
just built a new shed for my 48 dodge pickup project, so now to get seriously stuck in to it.
Just wondering has anyone out there used a frontend...
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Last post by Newbee
Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:49 pm
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