Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2024, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: 47 coe king pin needle bearings
As Kiwin points out needle bearings on king pin's are prone to failure. This has been discussed on this and other sites and it's not a good idea. Bearings like to rotate at their designed rate, not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2024, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,334
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2024, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,334
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2024, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,863
Re: The 46 Woodie lives again!!
More pictures are needed, especially of the floor pans and rockers. The car needs a complete re-wood and that alone is over $30K and you haven't even started with the mechanical's, glass, paint and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2024, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,415
Re: Hand Opersted Tachometer ??
We had a hand held tachometer in a beautiful wooden case with several attachments such as a cone shaped tip to go over the shaft of a motor, a ball shaped tip and a couple of other attachments....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2024, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,131
Re: Michelin wire wheels
Why do you think that they are for '32-'35 Ford brake drums? I would think they were for some sort of French or European car.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2024, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,632
Re: Left ignition switch on
I did that once with a Model A "pop out switch" that didn't seat. It didn't toast the coil but burned the end off the wire attached to the coil. New wire end and it started right up.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,578
Re: Odd Frame Repair?
It could be that they used good old "Yankee Ingenuity" and used what they had laying around. Do you know if the spring patch is from the top leaf of your spring?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,959
Re: 1932 Ford shock absorbers taking them apart
Please note, any information I pass along is Model A only, I have no experience rebuilding '32 shocks. As David points out, the B prefix is similar, but I have never rebuilt one. One word of caution,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,959
Re: 1932 Ford shock absorbers taking them apart
Sometimes a plumbers strap wrench will work. If not I will try to move the lock ring first by using a punch in the small holes and tapping the cover all around to try to free the threads. A large...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,959
Re: 1932 Ford shock absorbers taking them apart
I would suggest purchasing the book by Les Pearson on how the Model A shock is rebuilt, it's available from Model A distributors. I have a fixture that I use to crack open the Model A shock, where...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,949
Re: 1947 Rear Axle Worn Down
Unfortunately you are going to need a complete rebuild, axles, seal, bearing, hub and you might need some work done on the bearing race. The entire rear needs a complete flush to get all those metal...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,306
Re: Interesting Flathead Marine Engine
If the engine was used in a salt water application it might be junk. Salt water, cast iron and heat don't play nice together. You won't find an engine rebuilder on both the north and south shore of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,529
Re: 1948 Mercury - 4 mystery holes
The 59A-8224 "Shield, radiator grill to apron support and reinforcement assy." is clearly pictured in the 1938 to1946 Red Book, with out anything in the four holes. I know we are talking 1948 Mercury...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,313
Re: 1941 Ford bumper end pieces
I initially wanted a set for my '46 "Woodie" but no matter how I installed them, they just looked wrong. I gave them back from the guy I borrowed them from.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,125
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,499
Re: Powder coat VS paint for wheels
The wheels on my '46 Woodie are powder coated and have held up well for 20 years. The trim rings on my car really bite into the wheel so yes, they will scratch when you remove them, but in reality...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2024, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,173
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,978
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2024, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,326
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2024, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,699
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2024, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,699
Re: 28-32 N.O.S. shocks
The correct part numbers for Model A shock absorbers are A-18015-B and A-18016-B. The A-18015-B is a clockwise rotation shock for the right front and left rear. The A-18016-B is a anti clockwise...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,699
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,699
Re: 28-32 N.O.S. shocks
Just taking the Model A shock apart can be a real project. I have a 1/2" steel plate that I bolt the shock to and use a 3/4" drive, 3' breaker bar with a 1 and 1/2" deep socket to remove the flange...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,699
Re: 28-32 N.O.S. shocks
The Model A Ford is a fairly complex part. It has ball checks, needle valves, vent plugs that have very small tolerances. I would bet that all the passages are clogged with the old glycerin oil that...
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