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Started by CobraJoe, 2024-12-27 18:21

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CobraJoe

#525
2026-04-06 11:54 Last Edit: 2026-04-06 11:55 by CobraJoe
Not really, as it's staying to fix a few minor things.

While it's there, he is going to correct a couple of spots that need to be sanded and buffed. If you look closely, you can see the green tape spots that he will address, nothing major but he wants to address it.



I have taken it for a few short trips as I was adjusting the new carburetor and it handled nice before the alignment, curious to drive it when I get it back!
When I was 14 years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned 21, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last 7 years!


'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane, SOLD
'68 Torino GT Formal Roof
2015 F150,
2025 Edge Platinum

mustang6984

#526
2026-04-06 13:03
DAMN! That is a fine looking automobile sir!!!  :003:
Nothing is impossible...
The word it's self says I'M POSSIBLE  (Audrey Hepburn)

2 '57 Ford Couriers AND '57 Fairlane
3 Mustangs, '69 fastback-'84 SVO-'88 Saleen Convertible
'49 Ford P/U
'50 Dodge P/U
'82 RX-7
'65 Chrysler New Yorker

CobraJoe

#527
2026-04-06 18:11
Thank you kind sir!
When I was 14 years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned 21, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last 7 years!


'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane, SOLD
'68 Torino GT Formal Roof
2015 F150,
2025 Edge Platinum

Ford Blue blood

#528
2026-04-07 06:48
Quote from: mustang6984 on 2026-04-06 13:03DAMN! That is a fine looking automobile sir!!!  :003:

2X and the stance is perfect!
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CobraJoe

#529
2026-04-07 08:44
Thanks again!
When I was 14 years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned 21, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last 7 years!


'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane, SOLD
'68 Torino GT Formal Roof
2015 F150,
2025 Edge Platinum

djfordmanjack

#530
2026-04-14 03:00
New stance looks great !
Like other members have said before, she's a real beauty !
Well worth all the work and money !

CobraJoe

#531
2026-04-14 16:13
Thanks DJ: I was with your buddy Saturday for a B-Day party for John Viera. He looks good!
When I was 14 years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned 21, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last 7 years!


'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane, SOLD
'68 Torino GT Formal Roof
2015 F150,
2025 Edge Platinum

djfordmanjack

#532
2026-04-14 16:28
thx so much for the update, Joe. Good news ! how was the weather, anybody taking out their E-codes ?

thomasso

#533
2026-04-15 00:29
Its still winter in Montana.
57 E Code Black 76B   55 Willys Aero   63 Rivera   99 Lightning  1- XK8 Convs.   05 Vanden Plas  etc.

CobraJoe

#534
2026-04-16 08:46
It was nice Saturday, he actually showed up in his '57, I brought my Torino and there were some other Hot Rods their too.
When I was 14 years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned 21, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last 7 years!


'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane, SOLD
'68 Torino GT Formal Roof
2015 F150,
2025 Edge Platinum

djfordmanjack

#535
2026-04-16 13:57
Joe, thx for the update! It makes me really happy to know that he took out his E code !!!!  :001:
He is already 85 yo and not so inclined to using the modern internet. It has become more difficult for senior people to keep up with modern technology.
But it's till the same to keep an old car running, like back in 57.... :003:

Great to hear that you had nice weather and were able to take out your cars.
Was this the first longer trip for yur 68 ?

CobraJoe

#536
2026-04-16 16:21 Last Edit: 2026-05-07 12:09 by CobraJoe
Yes sir, looks like I need to pull the rear out as it is whining in 4-5 gear.  bawl
When I was 14 years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned 21, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last 7 years!


'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane, SOLD
'68 Torino GT Formal Roof
2015 F150,
2025 Edge Platinum

RICH MUISE

#537
2026-04-16 16:43
Maybe it was just your passenger, lol
I can do this, I can do this, I, well, maybe

djfordmanjack

#538
2026-04-16 18:49 Last Edit: 2026-04-16 18:52 by djfordmanjack
Oh well, two steps forward, one back, and rewind and replay...
I am sure you checked the driveshaft/pinion angle and yoke play....?!

CobraJoe

#539
2026-04-17 10:55
Yes, as soon as I can get the '55 off the lift, and am going to look into it again...
When I was 14 years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned 21, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last 7 years!


'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane, SOLD
'68 Torino GT Formal Roof
2015 F150,
2025 Edge Platinum
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