Thread: 39 Ford (Coast to Coast) Rebuild

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Originally Posted by autotec

This is why I join forums, every day I learn something new. Thank you.

Me too!

Well, today I really didn't get alot done. I ended up chucking the left axle into the lathe and machining .175 off of it. The axle fits into the housing now. Rt side was good.

After that I started researching brake kits. Greg, the owner really didn't like the way it stopped, and I agree. The pads and rotors were glazed pretty bad. I didn't measure pressures since we will be replacing everything, but I'm betting they were pretty low. When I removed the left axle, I noticed the 2 rear bolts would not come out due to the caliper bracket. After a quick measurement, I found the person who welded the brackets on had the left side .750 too close to the flange. I thought the caliper looked kinda strange the way it was sitting, I wish I had taken a picture. Either way, the brackets have to be cut off for the new brakes. Below is the picture of the bracket.

I'm ready to start ordering parts, but I'm kinda at a loss. When it comes to muscle cars, there are tons of places to order from. I'm only finding a few places to order street rod parts from. I like to try to stick to one place to order from whenever I take a project on, but the normal places only have some of the parts. I know I can't get everything in one place, but I like the service when I buy most of the parts from one place. Where does everyone order from?

Thanks, Justin

Justin want parts are you wanting to order besides the brakes? And for them look into Wilwood. Speedway motors has a lot of hot rod parts. There are a ton of places to get parts just depends on what you're looking for..

Originally Posted by parkwood

Justin want parts are you wanting to order besides the brakes? And for them look into Wilwood. Speedway motors has a lot of hot rod parts. There are a ton of places to get parts just depends on what you're looking for..

Like Parkwood says, it depends on what you need. I probably used Speedway Motors and Summit Racing more than other places, but I dealt direct with some, too, for specialty stuff. Also found a local speed/performance shop that helped me with some tough finds on short notice, too. You're not going to find a one-stop shop for street rods.

I kinda figured I wouldn't find one place that had everything, I was just curious if anyone had a favorite. Just like in the motorcycle world. I buy about 90% of my stuff through one place, not because of the prices, but because of the service. I like being able to call and have someone answer the phone.

The exhaust leaked pretty bad, but I figured it was a few blown gaskets at the collectors. This is what I found. The headers have ball flanges on them, but the front pipes had a flat flange. They tried to put a gasket inbetween, but that was probably just a quick fix that didn't last. Since the pipe is stainless, and is bent pretty good to fit the frame, I'll cut the flat flange off and make a ball flange and weld it to the existing pipe. As I always say, it's the small details that make a car right. Below is the picture.

If that's the O2 sensor for the EFI feedback that leak had to be playing hell with the EFI, trying to compensate for excess O2 in the exhaust when it was really coming in from the leak. Not a good deal, there.

Originally Posted by rspears

If that's the O2 sensor for the EFI feedback that leak had to be playing hell with the EFI, trying to compensate for excess O2 in the exhaust when it was really coming in from the leak. Not a good deal, there.

Yes it is and I'm betting yes it was. It has a really bad surge at idle and backfires during part throttle acceration. That usually points towards running lean, but if it saw excessive O2, you would think it would be loading up. I'm curious to see how it runs when I'm done.

3rd member rebuilt and ready to go in. Tomorrow is another day, good night everybody.

Originally Posted by rspears

If that's the O2 sensor for the EFI feedback that leak had to be playing hell with the EFI, trying to compensate for excess O2 in the exhaust when it was really coming in from the leak. Not a good deal, there.

I'm going to lean the other way.. If the pressure was enough to blow out gaskets, I don't think O2 was getting in. I'm of the opinion that exhaust was constantly getting out! Not a good situation for the occupants for that vehicle! In any event, it's getting fixed properly now and we'll see what effect this has on engine operation. I'm also curious how close this sensor is from the back of the head? I've been reading some about these sensors and it seems some need to be closer than others ( I think..).

Thanks for the pics and the conversation.

Brake parts and kits, look at CPP (Classic Performance Products, www.classicperform.com ) lots of good serious stuff that should be able to fix your ills. Sad to see so many things done badly on a car you would expect quality from. We drive our 40 a lot, coast to coast with points in between, and I am always surprised at the basic things that a lot of higher dollar cars break down with. Your friend didn't get a good deal in the car, but it appears he has a good deal in you as his friend.

Originally Posted by Scooting

Brake parts and kits, look at CPP (Classic Performance Products, www.classicperform.com ) lots of good serious stuff that should be able to fix your ills. Sad to see so many things done badly on a car you would expect quality from. We drive our 40 a lot, coast to coast with points in between, and I am always surprised at the basic things that a lot of higher dollar cars break down with. Your friend didn't get a good deal in the car, but it appears he has a good deal in you as his friend.

Thank you for the kind words. I wish I had more tonight with what looks like a major injury to our quarterback. Ugg, this always happens when we play the Bears. Sorry, back to the car, LOL. Greg (the owner) has done so much for me in the 13 yrs I've know him, I feel I owe him this. He owns a pattern shop, so whenever I need something machined for one of my race cars, he puts it in front of actual work. He's just a nice guy. The first round of parts are ordered, look for some fun upgrades.

It's been a slow couple of days. After 14 hrs a day at my day job, it's just hard to come out to a cold garage to get any work done. But today a package was left on my front porch, so I had to get something done. It was just some boring parts, but it's a start. I figured since there is so much to do, I would just work on one thing at a time. So first up the rear end. The picture doesn't show the axle seals or bearings, but they are in there somewhere. Heater is on and beer is cold, time to get to work.

Parts is Parts!!!! Always fun when more arrive!

PS--I'm a real lightweight, I leave the heat on in the garage so I don't have to wait for it to warm up!!!!!!!