Stock fits pretty well. The frames can be found all over the place. Grab one from that rusting relic in the field and have the cushion rebuilt...
I have and will on the 53 I am finishing up.
When pulling springs, always leave theoverload on the bottom, it keeps the springs from reversing. Pull the next one, skip one and pull the next....
Some pics in this album...http://picasaweb.google.com/rpettycustommurals/JimS53# and here... https://talk.classicparts.com/showthread.php?t=7677
Remove both engine and trans, pull gearbox, remove bolts, apply leverage and swearing, maybe a BFH and seperate the 2.
Are you shure it is ACTUALLY running that hot? My guage climbs in the hot weather and looks hot, but my temp/radiator cap is right at 180 and my...
Find a spring and suspension shop near you...they will specialize in heavy truck stuff. Give them your spec.s and they can make whatever you...
I don't see where ride quality would suffer, you are replicating what is already there. You are just updating worn leafs and bushings. Bolt up...
I'm finishing up a drivetrain swap on a 53. An s10 5 speed is an easy conversion. Grab the 5 speed from a pre 86 s10 (Mechanical speedo output),...
Roadtrip!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Most sign painters used 1 shot, a very tough enamel paint. These logos could be romoved with paint thinner and lots of scrubbing. www.1shot.com
NO! Acetone will eat your basecoat. Try gently rubbing with your wax and grease remover (preclean).
BIg wire from battery + to switch pole, switch pole to existing + wire going to starter. It is just an interupt switch.
It did not pop the fuse because the horn was offering resistance, not a dead short. If the horn melted down and went to dead short, the fuse...
Most Mustang 2 kits will put the spindle at the center of the frame at ride hight, measure the total hight of rim and tire, divide in half, then...
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