Kustom Ink is proud to present Vern Tardel's "Let Me Help You" series - 6 booklets of helpful reference information covering early Fords.
Booklet No.1 covers Ford Steering.
Booklet No.2 covers Ford Transmissions.
Booklet No.3 covers Ford Hydraulic Brakes.
Booklet No.4 covers Ford Ignition.
Booklet No.5 covers Ford 1928-1934 Dropped Axles.
Booklet No.6 covers Ford 1928-1948 Dropped Spindles.
CONSTRUCTION: B&W print (not counting the red on the covers!).
PAGES: Varies.
SIZE: 139mm x 215mm.
WEIGHT: 56 to 64 grams each.
PRICE: AU$12each, includes GST & postage (AUSTRALIA ONLY).
Dropped Spindles - 1928-'48 Ford Installation Guide
24-pages: This guide illustrates and describes selection and techniques you need to bend a pair of dropped spindles to use with a dropped axle on your 1928-1948 Ford front suspension. It was created as a separate edition from his dropped axle book because the large amount of information, Vern felt he needed to pass on to make this seemingly difficult job easier. It shows detailed before and after images of spindles, the bending process, tools and tie rod conversion techniques. It is another must-have for any traditional hot rod builder. This step-by-step guide provides an excellent overview this complex task.
Dropped Axle - 1928-'34 Installation Guide.
32-pages: This booklet illustrates and describes selection, disassembly, restoration and installation of a traditional dropped axle. This step-by-step guide provides an excellent overview of all the basic steps in selection of axles, kingpins, springs, perches, wishbones and shackles. It also covers assembling and installing a dropped axle in your 29-34 Ford.
Ford Ignition - Ignition Systems for Early V8s.
This comprehensive 44-page booklet, Ford Ignition - Ignition Systems for Early V8s, illustrates and describes selection, disassembly, restoration, reassembly, trouble-shooting and calibration of the classic Ford Crab Cap distributor. It is a must-have for any traditional flathead engine builder. This step-by-step guide also provides an excellent overview of eight-cylinder Ford and aftermarket flathead ignition systems.
Ford Brakes - Hydraulic Brakes for Your Early Ford.
Vern Tardel's third hand book in his Let Me Help You series is a comprehensive 40-page booklet. It illustrates and describes selection of OEM parts needed, trouble-shooting and installation of hydraulic brakes on any 29 through 37 Ford. It is a must-have for any traditional hot rod builder.
Ford Transmission - Service & Repair.
29-pages: A step-by-step explanation of the process of selecting and rebuilding a early Ford Transmission! Lots of photographs makes the once daunting task of building a transmission easy!
Ford Steering - Service, Repiar & Modification.
24-pages: From helping you shop smart for a good Ford steering box, through rebuild and adjustment, to modifying it to fit your hot rod, this booklet is your swap-meet pal and workshop buddy. Lots of good sources for parts as well.
