Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2017, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,979
Re: another one bites the dust
I think we had this same conversation in 1972. And how many times since? It does not appear any of us have ever changed any bodies mind. :)
To each his own. It's all good!
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2017, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,581
Re: 1949 Merc diff gears?
My '49 came with 4:27 with OD. When I tore the trans out I replaced it with the 3:90 which did come out of a non-OD car. There may have been 3:91’s in OD cars but I never knew of one.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2016, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,707
Surprizing use of my '36 roadster
One of the larger churches here in town aske if they could use my roadster for the lead in video to their Christmas sermon.
I thought they did a good job with it. :-)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2015, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,929
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2015, 04:06 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,265
Re: gas mileage
My '36 roadster will get 21-22 on the highway. It is about 265 CI being a .060 over Mercury block. The mileage comes from a 3.25 rear with OD trans as well as a Chevy distributor.
A good advance...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2015, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,168
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2015, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 12,908
Re: Porters or Smithy's ?
I can not comment on which sound better but the quality of the headrers Red sent me was great. Not only did they fit well but the ceramic (?) coating on them still looks new 5 years later.
John...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2015, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,495
Re: 8BA ignition
Good to see you here Richard!
If any of the readers here are wondering about the Chevy conversion, I drove the 36 to Nashville a couple of months ago. It has a Chevy Points distributor with 3.25 9...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2015, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 12,908
Re: Porters or Smithy's ?
If you block off your heat risers, you will find the Smitty's come alive some. I am running Red's Headers and long Smitty's behind a fairly well built '51 Merc in my '36 roadster.
I am very...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2015, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,574
Re: 1947 convertible
My 47 convertible vent windows were stainless as well as the side glass frames front and rear.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2015, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 18,763
Re: 2 deuces vers 0ne 4 barrel
There is no doubt in my mind my 390 is defective. I have never taken it apart to check it. Only tried to tune it.
I do like the fact that the WCFB is period correct for an early style hot rod...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2015, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 18,763
Re: 2 deuces vers 0ne 4 barrel
I would be the first to admit the multi carb set ups are sexy but I will share my experience with the 4 barrell.
I purchased a 390 cfm Holly from speedway and never did get it to accelerate...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2015, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 131
Views: 45,335
Re: Ford Photos
My '36 all steel roadster. Hangin with the gang on Monday night at the Sonic.
John
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/johnnbarb2/cfa326d8.jpg
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2015, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,350
Re: 8ba in a 36
I have a '49 Merc 8cm in my 36. I ran the truck pumps with single belt an a Cooling Componants electric fan and shroud with excellent results.
Cooling is a non issue unless pulling a long grade...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2015, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 130
Views: 40,986
Re: Lets see your 36 Fords !
Couple of shots of mine at a show in Nashville, Tn
John
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t498/johnnbarb2/cdd2b2843f80d4366fc255c93b7010e7_zpscdf7fe09.jpg
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2013, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,947
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2013, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,947
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2013, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,774
Re: Hood Adjustment
Go to hotrodder.com forum and search for hood adjustment tutorial by MartinSR. He does an excellent job of explaining the geometry of a hood hinge and how to adjust.
John L
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2013, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,397
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2013, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,397
Re: anyone have an authentic 60HP '40 Ford
As a teenager I had a V8-60 in a Morris Minor. It was a really smooth little motor but really was a gutless wonder. I would think it would really be under powered in a 40 Ford.
John L
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2013, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 9,899
Re: Steam Train Photo Op
My Grandfather worked for the B & O in Washington, Indiana at the roundhouse in the 50’s. I can remember going to sleep as a kid hearing the steem hammer that swedged the wheels booming in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2013, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 9,899
Re: Steam Train Photo Op
A note to you steam lovers. The Tennessee Railroad Musium in Chattanooga runs an old Baldwin on 1 hour excursions and sells Cab passes to ride in the locamotive with the engineer and fireman. It was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2013, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,831
Re: My Flathead finally called it quits!
Awh. I hate that. She has been a sweetheart for sure. Any one who drives their 37 ford every day as their daily driver deserves a lot of credit. I applaud both you and the car. Good luck with the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2013, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,947
Re: Thanks Richard in Florida
I could never get the accelerator pump right on the Holley. I had tried numerous pump nozzles and pump cams but it always had a flat spot. I could see a good stream coming out of the shooter nozzle...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2013, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,947
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