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Amen to that! I may even go with stainless steel bolts in lieu of regular plated. I intend to keep it a long time.

I think you nailed it tom. there are some rough "tits" that appear left from the popping of the hole. The piece was bent around so neatly, but it looks like it can be ripped off (as it will just rust behind it). Thanks again!

You are awesome as usual! Thanks

I knew this would stump y'all! [ 03-06-2003: Message edited by: Brian ]

another absurd techie question: the bolts that hold the bumper halves together: 7/16" or 3/8" ? I'd have thought 3/8", but my bolts are definitely 7/16"-20 x 1. Since there has been previous work done, they could have been replaced at one time. Looks like 3/8" will fit the holes.

My cables go thru a hole at about the 10 or 11 oclock position on the bell housing of the floor (slightly above and to right of accelerator pedal). I note that the hole was cut by hand (not punched), and the metal was bent back (thru the floor) and still seats against the underside of the...

I'm am quite the novice, so I read a lot here, as opposed to posting. Clock me in at 45 years young. On my frame off, all the body panels are tacked in place and ready to lock in. Engine just got bored to .060. Moving along slowly, but moving along!

Thanks for the insight. That is hard to believe. I've got lots of pictures of everything, and I can point those items out. BTW, new fenders getting hung this weekend, the body rolls along.

I'm about to get the radiator redone - any tips for this seemingly standard item?

As a followup, is there a remanufacturing company for 312's?

I've got my 312 on an engine stand, and found an interesting (and greasy) tag on the oil pan (riveted on): Authorized Ford Reconditioned engine Produced by Cote Motor Co. inc. Boston A Motor no. B 17018 Bore 022 Mains Line Bore 020 Rods...

BTW, I get a good laugh watching those do-it-yer-selfer garage shows: "First, remove the quarter panel. Then, weld a new one on. Make sure it is aligned good. Now, after the commercial, we'll tell you how to apply the paint...."

Good point. My fronts are not being replaced, but there is significant rework from prior damage. The first thing my contractor asked for where the buckets and doors, before he started fixing anything. I'm going to be watching the floor boards closely: from the stiffeners, to the floor...

That's right Tom, Dash is out. It sits comfortably on the floor out of harms way, while I ponder chassis and body repairs. I should get to it sometime next month I hope (have to squeeze in a vacation). I chewed my arm up enough just carefully disconnecting the dash, even with the pedals...

I'm waiting patiently for someone to help here Tom. I'm going to be restoring my dash completely soon, and am wondering about whether I can do it or not. It's down the road, tho. My body , btw, is stripped naked and getting panels put in now. I was very impressed with some replacement panels...

Tom - I've changed my name to "no one". Keep blabbing. I could listen all day. It's the little things that count. I've been thinking about the gas tank. Mine is good, but it did have the cap off for a few years. I was just going to dip it, and do the usual coating method inside. But it...

For all of those answers and more, join CTCI (www.ctci.org), and get their manuals and concourse rules(especially the concourse rules). These explain all of the colors in general, and some specific items that vary by year, like a particular bolt on a fender may be natural or painted. I joined...

The rear most bolts go thru the floor, then a stiffener: my stiffener is very rusted, and both bolts snapped upon removal. However, it appears that the thru holes are about 7/8" in diameter, which should allow some movement, as the bolts are not that wide. The next two holes (over the wheels)...

I'm doing a frame up now, but am a novice: I could email you a picture of where the mounts are: 18 total: 4 in the trunk, 4 in the engine area, and 10 in the cockpit. If you have to re-align the body (pivot it left or right over the frame), it seems to me a major job. I don't know if that's...

My '57 is a 3spd overdrive. I never had overheating problems, and I wondered if not running trans fluid through the radiator helps. I want to stay authentic in the rebuild, but I am investigating the "internal" options for improvement; I want to drive it frequently, and it may be the "little...