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I'm doing a trial run on reinstalling the dash frame prior to putting on the padded dash cover. I'm stuck on the dash pad retaining clips. I can find no diagram in any of the Ford manuals that explain how/where to attach. I have two short clips and two long clips. I can line up the smaller clip...

Long story, but it appears I'm missing the two bolts that go through the middle of the hinge and bolt to a nut plate in the pillar. I can find no illustration of this particular assembly so I'm flying blind. The holes in the hinge do not line up with the holes in the nut plate. Not sure how...

Anyone have experience (first or second hand) with installing 3 pt seat belts in a 1957? I know its not original, but can they be effective?

Reinstalling power steering linkage. The inner tie rods have a slight bend in them. When they are attached to the tie rod ends, looking from the front of the car, are the inner tie rods "bent" up or down?

I'm getting ready to reinstall my oil pan. After cleaning off the old gasket I had placed the pan (bolt holes down) on a level surface. I was expecting the rim to be pretty much flat. However I notice that looking at it from the side I see daylight in between each bolt hole. The bolt holes...

Anyone have experience repairing stripped bolt hole on 57 oilpan? Seems like I should be able to tap the repair. Yes?

I'm reinstalling the oil pan and oil inlet tube to the oil pump. The gasket kit I bought has the seal for the tube connection to the oil pump. I can see the old seal still inside the pump. No idea how old it is, but it appears to be in good condition. But since i have a new one, might as...

I'm reassembling my steering linkage on my 57 with power steering. Despite my pre-removal photos I cannot identify the parts in the attached photo. The metal shallow cone shaped "washers" fit into the black hard plastic "seals". The metal washers have the number "9" or maybe its a "6" stamped...

Another photo of the odd bolt

I removed the bolt from the lower rear of block passenger side that holds the sparkplug separator. Bolt has unusual markings...a C with an underscore on the right side top. Also attached by the bolt was a thin brass plate 1" x 2" with the following number stamped on it: 126814. I'm trying to...

Ahh, success! Pickle fork was like magic. thanks.

I'm trying to replace steering linkage on my 57 which has power steering. I can't get either of the two ball studs on the spindle connecting rod to separate from the steering arm to idler arm rod, nor can I get either of the rod ends to separate from the spindle. Nuts and cotter pins are off...

Anyone know the correct length of the two bolts that hold the generator bracket to the front of the block? These bolts don't seem to appear in any of the illustration manuals and are not referenced in any of the parts catalogs. I'm guessing 3 1/4 or 3 1/2. And does it matter if they hold the...

What is the purpose of the brake booster and how does it work?

Are the heat shields that fit between the muffler and the undercarriage worth the investment? I'm installing new mufflers and this would be the time to install heat shields if they actually work.

I need bumpers and smaller parts re-chromed. I live near Denver and the EPA has chased all the chrome shops out of Colorado. I'd prefer to do a first hand visit to a shop, but I may have to ship all my parts to somewhere sight unseen, so having references would be most helpful. Thanks in...

I pulled the steering column to get the dash out. I disconnected all the wiring and gauges from the dash so I can get it recovered. I reinstalled the steering column so I can steer. Now I'm trying to figure out how to start the engine so I can drive it to the body shop. I've taped up every...

Still working on getting the dash out. Next step calls for removing the plenum chamber. I've unhooked the defroster control, and removed 4 long hex screws holding the plenum against the firewall, but it's not budging. Is there something on the engine compartment side I have to disconnect...

I guess the magic oil worked over night...the steering column came out with minimal fuss this morning. On to the next problem.

I'm taking out the steering column on my 57 to remove the dash. I have the steering wheel off, horn wire disconnected, 6 wires out of the steering column disconnected, screws holding the column to the dash out and clamp off, the steering column collar loosened and the column fully extended, and...