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Hot Rod Shops Near in NSW

Last post by craig308 « Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:50 am
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by David Rayner » Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:20 pm

I have an original Model A chassis which looks every day of its 89 years and needs to be braced, boxed, drive train fitted, basically turned into a...

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Last post by craig308
Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:50 am
58 Austin

Last post by jailbar joe « Mon Aug 12, 2019 3:21 pm
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by lance1960 » Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:45 pm
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My 58 Austin stored under a weather board house in Frankston since 1981. The bum and the back side had soil built up against them
Very rusty and the...
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Last post by jailbar joe
Mon Aug 12, 2019 3:21 pm
Wheel Dollies specification

Last post by KustomKulture62 « Sat Aug 10, 2019 5:31 am
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by KustomKulture62 » Fri Jul 27, 2018 3:00 am
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I need to buy 4 of the wheel dollies and am wondering if the specs say 680kg per dollie would that be 680kgs per corner and a total weight capability...
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Last post by KustomKulture62
Sat Aug 10, 2019 5:31 am
34 Ford pickup

Last post by rx4ord « Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:39 am
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by USA2DR » Wed Aug 26, 2015 1:00 am
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Hi everyone,
I have started to build a 1934 Ford pickup, as you would guess from the title.
It all came about from my father, (who is 82 now) wanting...
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Last post by rx4ord
Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:39 am
air duct stop valve

Last post by turns « Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:11 pm
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by jdaley » Fri Jul 12, 2019 5:42 pm

I am using a metal 80mm down pipe section as the cold air supply to a heater.
I have been trying to work out how to cut off the airflow if I want,...

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Last post by turns
Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:11 pm
36 Ford pedal assy changing actuating direction

Last post by wandiharry « Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:07 pm

by wandiharry » Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:07 pm

So here is a comparison between an original assy and what i did to use on my 36
Running an hydraulic clutch and tandem master with booster

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Last post by wandiharry
Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:07 pm
Aluminium driveshaft

Last post by 37fordpu « Mon Jul 15, 2019 6:43 pm
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by 37fordpu » Sat Jul 13, 2019 5:22 pm

Hi guys has anyone had an aluminium driveshaft shortened and if so were you happy with it?
Cheers Bob

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Last post by 37fordpu
Mon Jul 15, 2019 6:43 pm
35/36 Ford roadster header rail

Last post by davidb « Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:00 am
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by 36 roadster » Wed Jul 10, 2019 11:20 pm

Anyone in Australia make/stock a header rail (The curved timber bit on top of the screen)?

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Last post by davidb
Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:00 am
IFS Crossmember in a 1935- 40 Ford

Last post by monte « Sat Jul 13, 2019 5:54 am
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by 36Phaeton » Mon Jul 01, 2019 3:35 pm
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Hello many men of wisdom greater than me,

I have a 1936 Ford tourer and want to give it the IFS and IRS treatment, i have a jag rear end sorted, i...
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Last post by monte
Sat Jul 13, 2019 5:54 am
Mitsubishi VR Triton rear end

Last post by rx4ord « Fri Jul 12, 2019 6:43 pm
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by jdaley » Fri Jul 12, 2019 5:58 pm

I spotted a 2009 indépendant rear end from one of these. It has a neat cage and I wondered if anybody has thought of using them.
Cost $350
3.5...

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Last post by rx4ord
Fri Jul 12, 2019 6:43 pm
Rust removal

Last post by Mudgy « Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:48 pm
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by wannabe51 » Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:18 pm
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Hello all,
Just went up to my mates place and he showed me his rust removal process for his project parts.

He had a plastic wading pool with a car...
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Last post by Mudgy
Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:48 pm
Electrical Issues

Last post by Mudgy « Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:37 pm
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by 32chevy » Thu May 30, 2019 11:54 am

Hi, Not sure if there is a section with technical issues. I decided to try in here to possible find an answer to the following.
The 4-way emergency...

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Last post by Mudgy
Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:37 pm
Dual master cylinder failure light wiring

Last post by 47merc « Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:01 pm
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by 47merc » Fri Jun 21, 2019 10:41 pm

Can anyone tell me how to wire the failure switch in the centre of a dual circuit master cylinder?

The one I have has a single wire coming off it....

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Last post by 47merc
Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:01 pm
fuel tank plumbing

Last post by garya54 « Fri Jun 21, 2019 1:09 pm
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by garya54 » Fri Jun 14, 2019 10:20 am

Hi, I am about to install fuel lines in a 1932 ford. It uses a mechanical pump on a small block ford and a 1932 ford sender.
The sender has a supply...

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Last post by garya54
Fri Jun 21, 2019 1:09 pm
Rpu to closed cab!!

Last post by Chris5.7ltr « Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:28 pm
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by damo702002 » Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:53 pm

Hi all rodders.

I have been building myself the very early stages of a little 26 dodge rpu..... but living in Hobart I've started to realize that...

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Last post by Chris5.7ltr
Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:28 pm
1934 Duvall windshield

Last post by jdaley « Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:32 am
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by spiderman » Thu Sep 25, 2014 6:38 am
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Hi everyone

was thinking of fitting a DUVALL windscreen to my rod..

I have found that SPEEDWAY Motors sell them in the US but they charge 600 for...
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Last post by jdaley
Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:32 am
Cycle Guards on a Jag Diff???

Last post by monte « Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:30 am
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by 34Chev » Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:59 am

Picked up a jag diff, front end and 7 jag wire wheels real cheap and thinking about dropping the diff into my latest project, a 31 channelled...

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Last post by monte
Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:30 am
Jag rear in a 28 Tudor

Last post by Angry « Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:29 pm
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by Tudor mick » Sun May 26, 2019 8:36 pm

Hi all
I am looking for Ideas on how to create an effective bump stop to limit the travel of the rear Jag suspension in a 28 Tudor.
As it its...

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Last post by Angry
Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:29 pm
56 Chev Pickup Build

Last post by Newbee « Tue Jun 04, 2019 9:34 pm
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by 53vicky » Fri May 31, 2019 9:03 am

Hi All
I have recently picked up a 56 Chev Pickup project with the intent of building a nice driver.
I don't plan on doing anything out of the...

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Last post by Newbee
Tue Jun 04, 2019 9:34 pm
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)

(tried to embed but couldn't...

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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
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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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Sun Jan 27, 2019 11:57 am

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