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Don't remember which of the fittings goes on the left side, but the pressure fitting is always the smaller of the two.  You might also try bleeding the system again.  It sometimes is a bear to get all the air out, but there's a step by step procedure recommended by Flaming River that usually works.

Bsf57  found a website that had a drawing of the rack and hoses.
I have mine correct.
Thanks for the reply.
Bill

Are you building a NASCAR?  If so, you're all set.  Just trying to help...

I (think) I'm building a '36 Ford too, but so far progress is that of a glacier.  Keep up the good work, Tom G.

No NASCAR. I am building a grandkid hauler
BSF57 found a website for me that I think will solve my problems.
Thanks for the reply.

Hello;
I was just wondering about this subject myself, this morning when I stumbled across the exact answer. I went to the Classic Performance web site and I clicked on the Power Steering tech tips title. In this window, there is a nifty drawing of just how the pump to rack are supposed to be hooked up.
Answered my question, it may answer yours!
Bruce

Thanks Bruce
The website was just what I needed. I have my hoses on correct but may have other problems that Classic Per. outlines. I will check them out tomorrow.
Thanks again for your reply.
Bill

You sure you don't have the pressure and return lines reversed?

It's possible.
Which is which on the rack?
I have the pressure on the fitting on the outside. (on the left if you are sitting in the car)

I am using a 1985 Mustang power rack and a Chevette pump on my 36 Ford. early 302 V8
It is a lot harder to turn to the right than to the left.
Can any one tell me why.
Bill

Hi
I am looking for custom rear bumper brackets for my 1936 Ford sedan.
I want to bring the bumper in close to the car.
I know someone makes them, but I can not find.
Help if you can.
Thanks
Bill
blyde@ghgcorp.com

I made the ones for my 36. welded sheet metal to the top of brackets to look they were cast. Left the bottom open and ran the turn signal wires under to the lights in the bumber .

Hi
Thanks for the reply.
I think the front will be easy. The back may be harder. I have receied alot of help from members.
My 36 had a spare tire mounted on the back. This moved the rear bumper way out  Because of the bracket being one piece for the rear it may be harder to shorten and make them look nice
Bill

I just cut out a section and welded it back together....or,to be exact,a buddy of mine welded it back together ....they would not look nearly as nice had I welded them! A section was also cut out of each taillight stand with a metal band saw and the 2 pieces welded back together.I started out by cutting the arms in two, overlapping the pieces,clamping them together,and then fitting them to the bumper/car.I then kept shortening, reclamping, and refitting them.When I was happy with the fit,I marked them and cut them off with a chop saw.Sounds more difficult than it really is......Good Luck!

Thanks alot for your help.
I will give it a try. If it does not work another rodder sent me the website where I can buy shortened ones.
Bill

when you say you shortened does this mean you cut and rewelded?
Or did you heat and bend, then cut off the extra length?
Bill

A buddy of mine is in the preliminary stages of building me a website....All that is on there so far are a few photos of the 36.There are several shots that show the rear section of the car pretty well.The photos were taken on a dull,dreary day and aren't very good quality but they will give you an idea of the shortened brackets/taillights.The web address is http://www.bigredracing.org/hotrods/  if you care to have a look!I would have just posted a couple of photos on this thread but they are very large and I'm not computer literate enough to re-size them. The ones from Rock Valley seem like the way to go unless you have the originals just laying around.

Thanks for the help.
I have the originals, but do not know how to modufy. Where did you get the shorter tail light brackets?
Thanks
Bill

If you can locate a set of rear bumper brackets from a 35/36 Sedan Delivery...they will work perfectly.They are considerably closer to the car since there was no tire carrier on the rear.I have used them in the past but on my recently completed 36 coupe,I couldn't find any so I just shortened the stock ones.It was very easy to do and they look great....It didn't move the bumper in quite as far as Delivery arms but pretty close.I'll see if I have a photo showing them installed on my 36.One thing to consider,when you move the bumper in,the stock taillight housings stick out pretty far....I took about 3" or so out of these also.The 35 Taillights are shorter if you have access to a pair of those.

Thanks for the help.
Can you give me a quick run down on how you modifyed the originals?
Thanks Bill

Hi
I am looking for custom rear bumper brackets for my 1936 Ford sedan.
I want to bring the bumper in close to the car.
I know someone makes them, but I can not find.
Help if you can.
Thanks
Bill
blyde@ghgcorp.com

Bill....I sent you an e-mail.The part you are looking for is listed in several early Ford supplier catalogs.I did not have one in the shop.By the way....Where in Texas are you located? I am looking for a 55 Chevy to give to my wife as a birthday present (She's a 1955 model as well!) and there is a possible candidate in Abilene....I may be making a trip there soon.

I found one at C W Moss.
I am just out side of Houson
about 14 hours from Abilene
Bill

Do you have a part # or photo by chance?I have several window regulators,a couple are 35's and several are 37's and a few....I'm not sure of.Not sure if those years interchange or if coupes and sedans are the same?

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I can send you a picture, but I do not know how on this page. Help!!!
Bill

Thanks for the reply.
The window riser is the metal channel that the glass sets in and the riser then hooks to the regulator. I think 35 and 36 are the same.
Thanks Bill

can anyone help me find a window riser for the front drivers side window on a 1936 ford 2 dr sedan?