Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-06-2014, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,794
Re: Towing with a car dolly?
Thanks, all.
I'll find a trailer to borrow.
I was really only concerned with the possible damage to the transmission from not having the input shaft spinning. All of your points are well...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-27-2014, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,794
Towing with a car dolly?
Can I safely to my 36 with a car dolly, or do I need to use a trailer or flatbed? Factory 3-speed.
I know some vehicles are not recommended to be towed with the transmission in neutral and the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2014, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,604
Re: Possible Flattening O' The Cam?
When you re-adjusted the valves, were any of them way out of wack? This would indicate "something" changed on that part of the valvetrain. If they were only off a couple thou here and there,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2014, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,948
Re: E-bay
FWIW - I use old FleaBay quite a bit. Mostly for guitar and amplifier related items, but for many other things as well. 99+% of the folks - no issues. Buying or selling.
Even bought a car...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2014, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,600
Re: Spare Tire - Stupid Question
Thanks
I didn't want to bugger anything up
I assumed the center section with the hinged cover had to come off before the large cover. I had the outer ring off. The large cover must just be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2014, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,600
Spare Tire - Stupid Question
Um,
How do I get the spare tire off of my '36 Tudor Sedan?
It does not have a key lock. The hinged center of the tire cover opens and reveals what looks like a split cone with a spring.
I'm...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2014, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,270
Re: charge for pics: real buyers get upset?
$1500 rolling chassis even get pics where I live.
I traveled two states, by air, to pick up a car.
I had well over 100 high-res professional photos to look at before even attempting the deal.
...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2014, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,784
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2014, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,784
United Engine Specialists? Jerry Livingston
I found a couple posts referencing these guys, especially Mr Livingston.
Any other feedback on them?
I'm thinking of having them build my engine. It's an outright purchase so I don't have to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2014, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 6,840
Re: Did Everyone Have Their Sauerkraut Today?
Never ate this stuff 'till I married a good Southern gal. It's wonderful.
This is the story my mom told me (100% Polish). It appears to be Middle European (German, Polish, Czek, Yugo, etc.),...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2013, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,620
Re: bummed............
How do you "forget" to place a reserve? Guy's probably an idiot or a scammer.
Sure, spend $10,000 on an attorney to get a $5000 truck;)
Unless you have a relative that would do it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2013, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,193
Re: Weight
You can Google the specs.
My '36 Tudor is listed at around 2600 lbs - probably a dry-ish weight;).
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2013, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,492
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2013, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,314
Re: Vintage Car Values?
Already tried them. Hagerty stops at 1946, at least their on-line tool does..
Anyone else have any suggestions?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2013, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,161
Re: Pink slip tital
Any title problems are a headache.
I had this issue in Ohio. Title was one digit off from the frame numbers.
I took several days to find someone that could even tell me what to do. Several...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2013, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,314
Vintage Car Values?
What price guides are the most accurate for vintage car values?
Particularly in the '32 - '40 range.
Are the NADA guides fairly accurate.
I know an item is worth whatever the market will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2013, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 18,314
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2013, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
1936 Shop Manual?
Is there a service or shop manual for the early Fords, specifically the 1936 I have?
We have decided to keep the mechanical brakes, so I'm looking for a detailed procedure for adjusting them.
I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2013, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,748
Re: Wet Sleeves?
Thanks...
I thought as much since I never heard of anyone converting an engine to wet sleeves before.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2013, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,517
Re: And we wonder why shipping cost are high?
When we question our official "Supply Chain", we typically get a response that starts with "You don't understand..."
Yup, I don't. For instance, I can go to Home Depot and buy fluorescent tubes...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2013, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,748
Wet Sleeves?
I'm assuming this can be done and what I heard wasn't tongue in cheek.
Anyone have this operation done on their engine? Pros and Cons? Max displacement with a 4.25" crank?
If you have to bore...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2013, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,480
Re: The pain continues: Broken head stud.
Thanks for the link. I looked all over for one. Most folks looked at me like I was asking if they had seen Bigfoot.
Three broken studs will pay for that tool if you have to pay someone to get...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2013, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,651
Re: where to start finding a knock
I've had a few Fords with engine knocks. Back when you could actually buy a car for $100-$500 and drive it for a year or three then send it to the bone yard;).
You got any buddies with lots of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-15-2013, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,025
Re: Columbus Ohio All Ford swap Nov 30 Dec 1
I want to thank everyone that chimed in.
Glad I didn't waste my time driving two hours each way.
Plenty of shows much closer.
Anyone attend the Canfield, Ohio swap meets? Probably mostly...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-15-2013, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,501
Cracked Block
Just a quick update. Block is a 59A
Stopped by the machine shop to see where my projects stood (and to separate me from some folding money;)).
No photos. Had the company truck so I couldn't...
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