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by jpcarstens
Fri 23 Jun 2017, 14:45
Forum: Cars wanted
Topic: Mercedes Benz 380 SEC
Replies: 0
Views: 3778

Mercedes Benz 380 SEC

Good day

I am looking for a 380 SEC that is relatively cheap, if that is even possible.

Thanks

JP: 0828570043
by jpcarstens
Mon 15 May 2017, 11:22
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: *SOLD* Ford Ranchero 1974: Unfinished Project
Replies: 2
Views: 3248

*SOLD* Ford Ranchero 1974: Unfinished Project

- Unfinished Project - - 1974 ford Ranchero: - Panelbeating etc. done - Rear wheel bearings replaced - Rear drum brakes repaired (new cylinders and drum skimmed) - Upper ball joints front replaced - 351 Cleveland rebuild with new: - Pistons and conrods - Timing chain - New Cam and lifters (mild stre...
by jpcarstens
Wed 20 Jul 2016, 12:47
Forum: Post your ride
Topic: My Ranchero
Replies: 7
Views: 4438

Re: My Ranchero

The last 2 photos are when i received it.

the middle photos are obviously at the panelbeaters.

The second photo was the day i went to collect it from the panelbeaters!

Heartbroken
by jpcarstens
Wed 20 Jul 2016, 07:46
Forum: Cars and Parts on Other Sites
Topic: Ford Thunderbird (55-57)
Replies: 6
Views: 2913

Re: Ford Thunderbird (55-57)

I sent the individual an email, just sh@ts and giggles.


He wants R925 000,00 for the THUNDERBIRD
by jpcarstens
Tue 19 Jul 2016, 15:49
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: Looking for Ford Fairlane suspension parts
Replies: 1
Views: 1749

Re: Looking for Ford Fairlane suspension parts

BRANDON AT ALL AMERICAN AUTO :079 195 5137
by jpcarstens
Tue 19 Jul 2016, 14:59
Forum: Technical
Topic: 351 Cleveland: pushrods too long
Replies: 2
Views: 1906

351 Cleveland: pushrods too long

Good day I have bought a Ranchero with a 351 Cleveland, the Cleveland was not in the Ranchero when i received it (project). The seller BS'ed me saying that he bought it from a guy and the guy said the engine is ready to go. Long story short, the block was skimmed tops etc, borred etc. Now the origin...
by jpcarstens
Wed 25 May 2016, 11:27
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: *SOLD* GRANT STEERING WHEEL
Replies: 10
Views: 6760

Re: *SOLD* GRANT STEERING WHEEL

Contact Brandon for steering wheels: 079 195 5137
by jpcarstens
Thu 25 Feb 2016, 08:42
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: Upper Ball joints Falcon ranchero
Replies: 0
Views: 1243

Upper Ball joints Falcon ranchero

Good day

Looking for upper ball joints for 70 - 74 (not sure exactly) Ford Falcon XA Ranchero.

Please and thank you

JP: 0828570043
by jpcarstens
Thu 11 Feb 2016, 11:21
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: 351 Clevelend rocker issue
Replies: 8
Views: 3139

351 Clevelend rocker issue

The thickness of the cylinder head has been reduced due to being faces on many occasions.This in turn leaves me with push rods which are to long causing complete compression of a “dry” hydraulic lifter when the rockers are seated on the pedestal in the head. I have thought of shimming the pedestal b...