After sticking with its well-received previous model through model year 1948, Ford completely redesigned its namesake car for 1949. Save for its drive train, this was an all-new car in every way, with a modern ladder frame now supporting a… Read More ›
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This 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria Coupe Still Features the Original Invoice – Mircea Panait @AutoEvolution
Not to be confused with the Fairlane line of vehicles for the Australian market, the full-size car for North America replaced the Crestline series in 1955. The Victoria hardtop coupe in the gallery is one of the best-preserved examples from the first… Read More ›
How To Tear Down An Early Ford Front Axle – Tips and Tricks!!! – Matt Murray @IronTrap Garage
More old Ford wisdom from Matt @Irontrap, this time it’s a front axle teardown with all the tips and tricks
Early Overhead Valve Cadillac V8 Engines – Hot Rod Engines 101 – @Irontrap Garage
Another excellent engine 101 video from Matt at Irontrap One of the most popular engine swaps for early hot rodding has to be the early Cadillac OHV engines. The 331 was first released in 1949 and was used in hot… Read More ›
Ford Model A 4-cylinder engine rebuild time-lapse | Redline Rebuilds – @Hagerty
Half the cylinders, half the work? If only! The flathead four-cylinder engine in our “Swap to Street” 1930 Ford Model A was leaking oil like crazy and wasn’t running particularly well, either. That made it a perfect subject for our… Read More ›
Which one of these four postwar woodie wagons would you choose for your dream garage? – Matt Litwin @Hemmings
Back in the day, those seeking outdoor adventures may have called upon the station wagon as one means to lug their gear to their travel destination. So, let’s take a step further back in our latest edition of This or That by offering… Read More ›
1946 Ford Pickup Is the Revived Grandfather of Today’s Mighty F-150 – Daniel Patrascu @Autoevolution
Ford and pickup trucks have gone hand in hand since times immemorial. Starting with the first one the Blue Oval made way back in 1917 (the infamous Model TT) and ending with today’s segment leader that comes in the form… Read More ›
Immaculate 1941 Ford Fire Truck Makes The Ultimate Motorcycle Hauler – Brett Foote @FordAuthority
There aren’t many cooler parade vehicles on this planet than vintage fire trucks. Everybody loves to see an old Ford fire truck cruising along at slow speeds, showing off its impressive equipment and timeless charm for kids of all ages… Read More ›
Using a High Arc Spring Suspension on a Model A Roadster – Tim Matthews @SpeedWayMotors
Speedway Motors employee Tim M. takes his creativity up a notch with this installment by incorporating a Model A rear crossmember and a high arc spring into his ’29 roadster build. See what Tim goes through to restore the spring… Read More ›
Ford Vintage Wire Spoke Wheels Guide (1928-1935) – Tim Matthews @SpeedwayMotors
Follow along as Speedway Motors employee Tim M. explains his decision to run Ford wire wheels on his ’29 hot rod project. He goes in depth, like always, on some of the various differences you could encounter if you dive… Read More ›