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  1. losing power on hills

    My '58 352 with a cruise-o-matic drives fine on the straight away, but loses power on the hills. I have to down shift to low, but still have reduced...

    Started by 123finboy, 07-04-2016 10:48 AM
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    09-02-2016 10:35 AM Go to last post
  2. Orignal Cooling Fan

    I just purchased my first Skyliner, a '59, and would like to know if there were different radiator fans originally available (4-blade, 5-blade?). ...

    Started by 1959retractable, 05-23-2016 10:38 PM
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    05-24-2016 01:59 PM Go to last post
  3. Correct Throttle Linkage

    Could someone post some photos of the correct throttle linkage for a 59 with a 352 engine and Cruiseomatic transmission? I would like to see how it...

    Started by 1959retractable, 08-14-2016 10:46 PM
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    08-15-2016 10:01 PM Go to last post
  4. Temperature Gauge

    Where is the needle supposed to be on a 59 temperature gauge at full normal operating temperature? Should it be dead center or around 3/4 towards...

    Started by 1959retractable, 09-26-2016 10:53 PM
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    03-30-2017 01:10 PM Go to last post
  5. 59 Exhaust Flange Leak Issues

    My 59 with 352 engine and original exhaust manifolds keeps developing leaks at the exhaust flange. Not at the head mating surface but at the surface...

    Started by 1959retractable, 06-28-2017 10:32 PM
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    04-18-2018 01:01 PM Go to last post
  6. Removing the draft tube and converting to a PCV valve

    Has anyone done this to their car? I have a 59 with a 352. I recently installed a new Edelbrock AVS carb. This carb had a vacuum port in the back...

    Started by 1965JNC, 04-13-2021 10:23 PM
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    04-14-2021 10:02 PM Go to last post
  7. Steering

    Thinking about installing a Borgeson 14:1 ratio power steering box in my 59. Has anyone done this to their car? The install seems pretty...

    Started by 1965JNC, 04-14-2021 10:15 PM
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    05-08-2021 03:19 PM Go to last post
  8. Buyer Beware !!!

    If you are looking for old Ford parts, I sure would not deal with Randy Ankle, that lives in Mesa, at 848 West Kilarea Ave., Here is what happened to...

    Started by 53coe, 05-14-2021 10:10 AM
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    05-14-2021 10:10 AM Go to last post
  9. Fuel Pump for 1957 Skyliner

    Looking for a fuel pump for a 1957 Skyliner with a 312. I'd like to find one with the glass bowl. I've looked on FR Parts Store, MACS, and Dennis...

    Started by 57Skyliner, 04-17-2014 09:54 PM
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    04-21-2014 09:17 PM Go to last post
  10. Correct Battery Cables

    Anyone know where I can get factory correct battery cables for a '59 with a 352? Are the Thunderbird cables the same as a Skyliner? I see that...

    Started by 59 Retract, 06-20-2021 10:34 AM
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    06-20-2021 05:10 PM Go to last post
  11. Help with Hard to Find Carter Carb Part for 57

    Hello, I recently purchased a 57 Skyliner and although the car runs well I noticed the secondary's are not opening. This carb is the AFB vacuum...

    Started by ACESPACK, 10-30-2014 11:20 AM
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    02-11-2015 12:40 PM Go to last post
  12. 430 question

    I know it was a T-Bird option and a SO option in the passenger car line but has anyone seen or know of a 59 (or even 58) that had an MEL 430 fitted...

    Started by Batterseaboys, 03-11-2011 04:41 AM
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    03-17-2011 12:20 AM Go to last post
  13. 2 BBL carburetor mod

    Hi all, I have a 1959, 332 with a 2 bbl. I'm still trying to sort out what is right, OK or plain bad with the car! Too many people have had...

    Started by Bill's 59, 03-02-2011 12:13 PM
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    03-03-2011 11:16 PM Go to last post
  14. 332 Freeze plug info

    Does anyone know the size of the freeze plugs in the water jacket of a 332? Thank you, Bill A

    Started by Bill's 59, 02-24-2011 11:33 PM
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    02-27-2011 10:45 PM Go to last post
  15. '58 352 Solid Lifter Camshaft

    Now that I can finally start putting my engine back together, I need a new camshaft. The old one is not only rust pitted, but in the week it took to...

    Started by Breadbox, 02-27-2017 03:23 PM
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    04-09-2018 09:11 PM Go to last post
  16. repairing 59 power steering control valve

    I had a friend install a rebuild kit purchased from CONCOURS PARTS.It leaks.What if anything did he miss!The valve has been sitting outside for 10+...

    Started by BRUCE METCALF, 03-25-2014 09:15 AM
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    04-09-2018 09:35 PM Go to last post
  17. 1959 - 332 Fuel Pump

    I am looking for the correct part number for the vacuum fuel pump on a 1959 - 332. The incorrect was installed many years ago by the previous owner....

    Started by Captain_205, 11-01-2021 06:05 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    12-13-2021 03:40 PM Go to last post
  18. 332 Engine Overheating

    I have a 1959 Ford with a 332 engine that overheats in parades or in slow moving traffic. What can I do to solve this problem?

    Started by Cecil, 04-09-2011 02:38 PM
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    04-09-2011 09:34 PM Go to last post
  19. Electric Cooling Fan

    Does an electric fan have to be wired with a relay. Or can an inline fuse be used/ I would just manually operate the fan switch.

    Started by Cecil, 08-10-2014 02:49 PM
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    08-11-2014 12:50 PM Go to last post
  20. Fuel Pump

    Where is the best place to get a fuel pump for a 59 with a 332 engine.

    Started by Cecil, 11-19-2015 08:42 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    11-20-2015 03:41 AM Go to last post

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