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    Installing leaf spring pins

    Anyone have a tech Tip on installing new leaf spring pins on my 36 Ford. I had to heat and beat the old ones out. I measured the (3/4") pin OD and spring eye ID and there is a .005+ interference. I'm sure they will have to be pressed in but .005+ seems to be a lot without heat.
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    Broken frame cross member

    When pulled the engine out of my 36 I discovered under the grease and road dirt that the front cross member under the engine has some damage. It looks like some of the metal is missing and I'm not sure it it gets a full plate with just a hole in it for the spring bolt or it has a opening to...
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    How to adjust 36 Ford steering gear

    Is the steer gear adjusted the same as a modal A? There are three places on my gear like the A model.
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    1936 ford steering wheel removal

    How do I remove the center cap/switch from the steering wheel of my 36. It is original and I don 't want to break it. I probably won't use it along with a lot of other things for the rebuild but someone else might.
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    Can I use a 34 Ford axle kit on my 36 Ford

    My front end is shot. I can't seen to find a complete front axle kit for my 36 Tudor with disc brakes. Seems everyone sells them for 32-34. king pin to king pin measures about 51 inches. Can I make a 34 fit? What is the difference? Spd Wy offered a mustang II kit or new spindles and brake parts...
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    1936 ford Tudor hydraulic shock install

    Can some one help me out with some how to info or pictures on putting hydraulic shocks on my 36. Everything is stock other than I channeled the body 5". A link for parts will help also. I will probably reverse the springs eyes but keep the stock front axle. There is just not much after market...
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    Where to buy sheet metal?

    I'ts been awhile since I did anything on my 36, other than cut. I have diecided to channel it after all. I now need to get my hands on some tin to add to where I cut the floor away from the body. All I can find is small 12" X 24" 16 ga sheets on line. Can someone hook me up with where I can get...
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    36 Ford Tudor Slant Back Brakes

    I want to upgrade my mech. brakes to hyd. Can someone give me an idea on what I need and where I might be able to find it? The car is all original running and driving right now, but I am not to sure about the mech brakes. I took the drums off and inspected everthing and all looks good except the...
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    repair 36 ford fenders

    Can anyone tell me if there is a shop or someone out there that I can send my fenders off my 36 ford to for straightening. I'm trying to decide if my time would be better spent paying someone else to do it or or me spending hours and money on filler! Thanks
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    Newbe from the Swamp

    Hi guys, my name is Eddie I live in southeast Louisiana dam near in the middle of the swamp. I am a do it my self guy (poor) which has done pretty good building my own house, boat, houseboat, 66 Chevy Impala, 66 Chevy C10 sb fleetside. I am a production support Tech for a military vehicle...
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    1936 tudor slantback build ideas

    I just bought a 1936 tudor slant back and i need some ideas and suggestions for the build. the car is running and driving. I would like to keep it that way while I do the tin work, up grade the brakes and electrical. This is not my first rodeo! but is my first rat job! Thanks, If the idiots...
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