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| Finished my 1937 Ford
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I finished my 37 Ford at the end of last summer and have been derelict in posting photos. Thanks again for all of your help. Now, I intend to "drive it like I stole it." |
| 06/06/2008 06:09 PM |
General Discussions |
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| Power brakes will not work -help!
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We got the LS1 in my 37 fired up and have a problem: I have brake pedal with the motor off; once the motor starts, the brake pedal fades to the floor. It is a Master power brake system and all valves and lines have been double checked. It almost seems th |
| 06/20/2007 09:17 PM |
Q&A |
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| Dryer installed directly on condensor
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When hooking up a/c, is it ok to install the dryer directly to the discharge line on the condensor so long as the discharge side of the dryer is attached to a flexible(Gottashow stainless a/c hose? The support on the condensor line bracket is sufficiently |
| 07/18/2006 02:43 PM |
Q&A |
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| Painting plastic seat trim
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I need to change the color of the trim pieces on my sebring seats going into my 37 Ford from tan to gray. Can these be painted successfully? If so, how? Will I be better off trying to find correct color pieces at the salvage yard? Thanks&nb |
| 05/30/2006 10:39 PM |
Paint Booth |
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| Installation of rear quarter panel windows
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I removed the regulators for the rear side windows in my 37 Ford because I want a fixed, permanent installation (I have a/c). I assume I will need some kind of bracket under the windows even if I could somehow "glue" them in. Have any of you experts done |
| 05/02/2006 10:38 AM |
Q&A |
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| No check engine light
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I just finished installing the wiring harness on my LS1 &4L60E. I just figured out there is no check engine light to use in conjunction with the diagnostic link plug(ALDL).Can I add one and, if so, what do I do? Hope "punt" is not the answer. Th |
| 04/19/2006 02:54 PM |
Q&A |
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| Running & hooking up battery cables
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Is it bad practice to run both the positive and negative battery cables together from the trunk to the engine? Also, is it good or bad to attach the battery ground, engine to frame and engine to body ground to the same bolt(on the en |
| 03/02/2006 10:22 AM |
Q&A |
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| 4L60E transmission pan
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Will a trans pan for a 700R4 trans fit a 4L60 trans? I called Speedway to order their 700r4 pan and was told won't fit my 4L60E . I then went to google and TCI and Jegs list their aluminum trans as "700/4L60" indicating they are one and the sam |
| 12/21/2005 10:31 AM |
Q&A |
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| Curved windshield for 1937 Ford
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Where can I buy a curved windshield for my 37 Ford? Is distortion a significant problem? (With my old eyes everything ,except pretty women, are distorted) |
| 10/13/2005 04:52 PM |
Q&A |
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| Rear seat for 37 Ford slantback
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My chassis is done and all major parts of my 37 Ford slantback are now coated with Kandy brandywine paint (zenith gold base coat) so the final "put together" can begin. Because of the advice I received on this site, I bought Chysler sebring converti |
| 08/30/2005 01:08 PM |
Q&A |
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| Rear seat for a 37 Ford slantback
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I took the advice of the "masters" on this site and installed Chysler Sebring conv seats in the front of my 37 slantback. They work great--thanks for the "tip". Please give me some ideas on the type of seat(bench) that would work in the rear? I tubbed |
| 04/15/2005 03:12 PM |
Q&A |
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| Garnish moldings-37 Ford
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I need windshield garnish moldings for a 37 Ford-any ideas? Thanks Rick |
| 03/16/2005 12:28 PM |
Q&A |
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| Which cruise control?
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Gentlemen, and this includes Shine, in particular-what is the best aftermarket, easiest to install, cruise-control unit for my LS1-4L60E that is now cuddled in my 37 Ford? Thanks for the help. Rick |
| 02/23/2005 09:11 PM |
Q&A |
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| Primer overspray on powder coating
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I have a small amount of gray primer overspray on a portion of the front of my chassis which is powder coated in glossy black. Is there any acceptable way to remove it without screwing up the powder coat? Thanks for the help; have a Merry Christmas.</P |
| 12/20/2004 02:37 PM |
Q&A |
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| Electronic shift indicator-to use or not ?
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I am considering installing an electronic shift indicator on the dash in my 37 Ford with a 4L60E trans instead of a mechanical indicator on the column. I would appreciate any input on pros and cons; best one on the market, etc. I can forsee that a dr |
| 12/14/2004 09:49 PM |
Q&A |
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