http://www.classiccar.com/forum/categories/ford-motor-company/p2/feed.rss Tue, 21 May 13 19:15:48 +0000 Ford Motor Company Discussions on Classic Car Forum en-CA http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/155316/smokin-390 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:48:39 +0000 merccrazy 155316@/forum/discussions
I have a 1964 Mercury Montclair Breezeway with a 390. I got a great deal on it, we call it "The Godfather". I love this car, I'm really ticked off about it though. It has a little over 85k on it, the frickin thing is smoking out of the dipstick and the oil filler. There is blow-by, and the oil pools onto the manifold.
I have been told it's rings, and I have also been told that it just needs a valve job. I need to have the valve seats hardened anyway so I can pump regular as and not have to add lead substitute. I'd hate to have to rebuild the whole motor.
The car looks great, it's just embarrasing driving it with it smoking out the back. Smoke doesn't come out of the exhaust, and the smoke isn't blue. It's not burning oil at all, and I think the Carb isn't right either. I have to feather the pedal to drive it, once I get it going it runs great.
I think the solenoid or the starter is not doing so hot either, Its hell to get it started. I have to jump it sometimes because trying to start it runs the battery down. Any info would be much appreciated.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/154808/1965-ford-falcon-vs-canadian-winter Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:06:12 +0000 nasab5 154808@/forum/discussions
Ok so I am considering purchasing a 1965 Ford Falcon 4door in great condition. But I live in Montreal, I do not want to buy a car just to store it away, I buy cars to drive them, but what I am wondering is if it will be able to drive in the snow. Do I just put some weight in the trunk and some winter tires on it and call it a day? What about the paint job? Is it even worth it?

Thanks in adavnce for the help]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/140798/can-any-tell-me-what-kinda-car-is-in-this-pic Sat, 05 Feb 2011 10:17:41 +0000 jeweledbridge83 140798@/forum/discussions
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My 54 Ford Customline is having fuel flow issues - I have a new fuel pump, new fuel line between pump and carb, new carb, and new short fuel line (12") right after the pump.

I'm thinking that the original metal? line from the pump to the tank (quite long obviously) is probably clogged up with gunk. My fuel tank sending unit is also not working, so I think this is a good time to replace that long fuel line, gas tank, and sending unit with new clean units.

The gas tank and sending unit appear pretty common and are all over online for a reasonable price, but I'm not really finding the long fuel line. Is this something I need to purchase straight and then bend myself (like the one between the carb and pump) , or can you buy them pre-bent? Where is the best place to buy the long fuel line?

thanks!!!]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/153163/1979-lincoln-town-car-rear-bumper-wanted- Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:09:30 +0000 37 CTS 153163@/forum/discussions I am in need of a rear bumper for my 1979 Lincoln Town car.
Either a very nice bumper ready to put on , or a straight not rusted one that could be rechromed.

thanks]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/152513/65-exhaust-recommendations Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:24:17 +0000 verti89 152513@/forum/discussions
thoughts, concerns, suggestions??

we have 2 rear valances, one with cutouts for the lights only, and one with no cutouts at all.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/152503/1952-ford-victoria-flathead Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:32:21 +0000 JLford 152503@/forum/discussions
I have a 1952 ford flathead that I hope to get running. It is missing a fuel line, a starter motor and i doubt that the carb is any good (it had an air filter on it before this picture though). The engine has not run in a very long time, 30 years perhaps (it did run though). However, as you can see it has been garaged and is not in very poor shape. Any advice on necessary tips to getting this baby running? where would be the best places to purchase the parts for the best price? will disassembling it be necessary just to get it started? how can i loosen up up the pistons? How should I create a makeshift fuel tank? Any advice is extremely appreciated! I am a total rookie at this.
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[attachment=12295]IMG_0129.JPG[/attachment]]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/152038/56-ford-back-up-light-switch Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:36:59 +0000 Arrowwake 152038@/forum/discussions
Also, I wish to purchase a left (driver's) side, dual exhaust manifold, new or used.
I have been told that the 272 and 292 cu in exhaust manifolds are the same? Please contact me if you have a good usable manifold for sale. harperwa49@gmail.com

I am located 25 miles north of Saginaw, MI.

Thank you,

Arrowwake]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/151938/need-help-to-id-a-car-in-old-photo Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:12:30 +0000 kasmithlds 151938@/forum/discussions Thank you so much,
Kathy]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/150481/ford-eifel-or-not Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:04:16 +0000 teapot47 150481@/forum/discussions


]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/148368/taking-the-top-of-an-anglia Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:02:30 +0000 nivolo 148368@/forum/discussions
Sorry if my english sucks. I'm danish]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/150487/64-ranchero-alternator Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:36:10 +0000 eyetengu 150487@/forum/discussions my newest challenge has been to replace a defunct 3-wire alternator with a new 3 wire alternator.
I have pored over many different wiring diagrams and had come to the following conclusion but still have only 12.6 volts. I am under the impression that this is too low to recharge the battery.

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am I on the right track? I have not yet replaced the voltage regulator.
I have also been told to replace the alternator with a one-wire type.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/150495/help-with-c1az-17696-a-mirror Tue, 13 Sep 2011 04:53:19 +0000 rlmomc 150495@/forum/discussions I've had it over 30 years, before that it was my dads.
I've looked through the net and have some possible leads:
Galaxy 500 XL
Fairlane
Falcon
1965-1966???

I've looked online for those models but none I've seen show this mirror.

Any help is appreciated



[attachment=11843]DSCN4565copy.JPG[/attachment]]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/149567/1959-ford-rocker-panels Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:32:44 +0000 ski_doo1200 149567@/forum/discussions Hi,

I hope someone can answer my question, but think it might be answered only by someone who owns a 1959 Ford.

I have a 59 Ford Custom 300 2-dr that I'm beginning to restore. I ordered new rocker panels that are supposed to me a match and fit this particular car. However,
when I try to line the new rocker panel up on the car, I'm seeing that the current rocker panel face is about 1/2" wider than the new rocker panel that I bought.

I'm trying to figure out if I was sent the wrong rocker panels or if they are right and the bottom line of the car has been altered from what it should be. I do know it has mud work and such done, but I can't see someone altering the entire bottom line and on both sides of the car.

I hope to include a couple pics to show what I'm trying to explain. The new rocker panel has a rocker facing of about 1 3/4". The current rocker facing on the car is about 2 1/4". A 1/2" is just too much to account for.

I guess the ideal situation would be if somebody out there has a 1959 Ford Custom 300 2-dr and could measure the rocker facing for me, please? I have no way of knowing for sure without another reference from the same vehicle.

Thank you for any help.
Jim.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/149358/2-stage-fuel-pump Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:37:24 +0000 tomdiddy 149358@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/149318/40-mercury-wheel-sizes Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:57:48 +0000 pkplatz 149318@/forum/discussions I'm not aware of any reason for this configuration. Anyone have ideas?
Thanks in advance.

pk]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/147068/aod-in-73-mustang Sat, 02 Jul 2011 06:57:38 +0000 banshee_jon 147068@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/147721/fe-427-casting-numbers-help Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:31:30 +0000 [Deleted User] 147721@/forum/discussions
A guy I know got a motor that is supposed to be a 427 (also found "427" cast inside the lifter valley). I have not been able to find all the numbers on the motor yet. Just saw the 352 on the front. Don't really know where to look for everything. We would really like to figure out what all this is on the motor.

It has the solid lifters, cross bolts in the skirts, allen plug core plugs and the large rod (oddball sized nuts on the rod bolts... must be Swedish metric! :silly: )

Thanks for any help ]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/148344/1959-ford-custom-300-tudor-2-dr-body-64f Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:18:45 +0000 ski_doo1200 148344@/forum/discussions
Can anyone tell me for sure if they would work on my 59 or if another year/body style would work? For some reason, 59 body parts seem a little more difficult to come by, especially for the floor pan.

Thanks,
Jim.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/146661/looking-for-a-good-55-ford-crown-vic-hood Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:40:54 +0000 Kdancy 146661@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/146254/advice-on-a-delima-that-i-have Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:15:02 +0000 Meatcheezy 146254@/forum/discussions
Present day, I decided to fix the engine and hopefully make the car show this weekend. No luck, valves stuck and engine siezed. Still going to the car show...on foot though!:angry:

Here is the delima...

1. I can rebuild the engine as is cost unknown as the block and head will have to be machined
2. I can get a 292 for about 2K
3. I can get a 239 for about $250.00 and restore to close to original
4. I could persue the option of upgrading it to a 302.

I still like the originality of the car with the 3 on the tree and all of the old bells and wistles. I do want to re-wire it since I have the engine out, so 12 Volt will for sure

Any help or advice would be appreciated]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/146433/water-pump-cracked-near-the-arms-twice- Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:50:11 +0000 finktastic 146433@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/146131/1929-model-a-coupe-tire-pressure Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:52:02 +0000 Surferguyrob 146131@/forum/discussions
I would like to know what the tire pressure should be on the car. The car is completely origninal with the exception of a few parts such as the starter and alternator.

So, if you could help me with the tire pressure, I would really appreciate it.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/145647/ford-angila-rare Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:33:16 +0000 nivolo 145647@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/127302/1929-ford-model-t-questions Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:36:50 +0000 mdizzle 127302@/forum/discussions


1929 Model T. My grandfather bought it for use as an oil truck/just because it was a Model T. My dad wanted to know how much it was worth?



Also, how much work would it require to get it up in running, since it hasnt run since like 1998?



Has original everything, maybe except for spark plugs.









To be honest im more interested in getting it started again than selling it. but it would be nice to know how much its worth and stuff



thanks!]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/145524/58-t-bird Wed, 01 Jun 2011 03:28:14 +0000 Oldcar_Mechanic 145524@/forum/discussions
The florrs are solid, eveything is there, the interior is perfect as is the carpet and door panels. The car has sat for two years now but they say everything was working at that time. I do not know what the top loks like.

The one bad spot, that you can see is the left rocker. It appears like it may have been patched at some time and is now coming apart. Unless this is the way these rockers where put together (see pics). The car looks original. It needs a lot of cleaning but the chrome is all there and not bad.

What do you think?

http://rides.webshots.com/album/580279294RCLBqa

Thanks
Ron]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/144355/1956-ford-fairlane-battery Thu, 05 May 2011 06:16:38 +0000 barryjay 144355@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/145345/art-deco-antenna-id Fri, 27 May 2011 23:09:15 +0000 Paul Penna 145345@/forum/discussions Shorpy (detail below) and this Lincoln. Any ideas?]]>