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Tech Tips from Professionals!
At Shoebox Ford Parts we try to help give some inside advice and tips on keeping our beloved cars on the road.
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How to Align Your Front End, Homestyle
Big John
After getting several “electronic” front end alignments for my ’50 Ford sedan which turned out to be terrible, I thought to myself there just might be a better way. There is, and I found it. I si . . . keep reading >>
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How to Repair Fuel Inlet Fittings
Big John
The pot-metal thread for the fuel inlet fitting on my ’53 Mercury carburetor had been defective since I bought the car and finally stripped out completely. After much worry and research, I found that . . . keep reading >>
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The FAQ Page
Big John
We have recieved hundreds of questions via e-mail and over the forum with numerous tech questions and what-not. We finally got some of those answered, and will be displaying them to all of our members . . . keep reading >>
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How to Brighten your Dash Lights
Big John
Can't see your instruments at night on '49-'50 models? Not surprising - over the years, the ability of the letters and numbers to retain light and reflect them goes away. That, plus the "black light" . . . keep reading >>
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Brighten your Taillights in One Hour!
Big John
Here's an easy hour-or-so Saturday Morning project that will improve the brightness of your 6-volt tail and brake lights: Disconnect the bulb holder and remove the two nuts that hold the light assembl . . . keep reading >>
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Installing a 302 V-8 Engine in a Shoebox
Crashum7 (A & J Auto)
There comes a time that some Shoebox owners choose to replace the Flathead engine, and install a more modern engine into their Shoebox. Whether it be to replace a bad engine, or upgrade for dependabi . . . keep reading >>
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Replacing a Headliner in your Shoebox
crashum7
If you have never replaced a headliner before, you may think it is a very difficult task, especially based on what shops charge to do it. However, if you take your time and follow some easy steps, yo . . . keep reading >>
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How to Install Kingpins
There comes a time in every dedicated '49-'51 Ford Flat header’s life when his car's kingpins become loose and require replacement. The kingpins (or spindle bolts) are the hinge pins in the car’s fron . . . keep reading >>
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Shoebox 12 Volt Conversion
While restoring my ’51 Shoebox, I have found it necessary to do things on a budget (my wife keeps reminding me that the bills need to be paid, the kids like to eat………). With this being the case, I ha . . . keep reading >>
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How to repair your Ford Radio
Big John
The following tips are not intended for full 1949-51 Ford radio repair, but rather to point out several of the simple things that can go wrong to cause radio blackout. If after all these tips are t . . . keep reading >>
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