Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2024, 01:36 PM
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Re: Michelin wire wheels
They are also used on the standard Ford 4 cylinder "Rheinland" model 40 that was produced from 1933 to 1936 in Cologne
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2024, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 705
Re: Michelin wire wheels
I found some good information on Longstone Classic Tyres website:
"Bibendum was Michelins Name for its New Tyres
Michelin, aware of the concerns over vintage tyres detaching themselves from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2024, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 705
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2024, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 705
Re: Michelin wire wheels
Because the bolt circle and wheel centre is exactly as the US made original Ford/KH wheels. I doubt that any French or other European car manufacturer copied Ford’s 1932-35 wheel centre and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2024, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 705
Michelin wire wheels
My buddy has a set of 16x4” 48 adjustable spoke wire wheels that I’ve never seen before. They are stamped Michelin Bibendum and clearly made for the 1932-35 Ford brake drums. They resemble the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2024, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Lincoln brakes
The 1941 Lincoln drums and backing plates will work fine with the Ford 1939 spindles and 1940-48 wheels. The brakes will be tucked in flush the rim edge like this:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2024, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 619
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2024, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 619
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2024, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 286
Re: Dash gauges 34 Tudor
As you probably know is Classic Instruments selling a complete 1933 cluster. Have you asked them about the possibility to buy the individual gauges instead of the complete cluster?
I believe that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2024, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 664
Re: Boling Brothers Brakes Question
It appears that the pins are not correct for the 1-3/4" brake shoes you are using. The length of the pins for the original Lincoln (Bendix) 1939-48 brakes with 1-3/4" brake shoes is 2".
I suspect...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2024, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 619
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2024, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 619
Re: change to hydraulic brakes on a -36
Using 1939 pedals and master cylinder is a traditional way to convert 1935-38 mechanical brakes to a hydraulic brake system. Here's an older thread with much information for installing the '39 pedals...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Lincolin Zephyr gears
24 tooth p/n 06H 7102 valid for both 18/26 and 19/25 gear sets according to the Lincoln chassie parts book 1936-48.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2024, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 958
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2024, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 958
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2024, 04:58 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 958
KR Wilson engine lifting bracket
I recently scored a repro KRW engine lifting bracket but the 2 knurled pins are missing. Can anyone advise the measures (or a simple drawing) for the pin so I can make them?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 27
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Re: Narrow V8 Rear Axle
The added width caused by your Lincoln/Bendix hubs and brake drums with 2" shoes from Boling Brothers is obviously the main reason for not getting the wheels tucked under the fenders.
Have you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2024, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2023, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2023, 04:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,631
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2023, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,631
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2023, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 546
Kiwi L-100 cam
KiWinUS,
I’m interested to buy a L-100 cam. Have sent you a PM.
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Forum: Early V8
10-17-2023, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 392
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Forum: Early V8
10-02-2023, 12:57 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 392
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2023, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,048
Re: Generator Tach Drive
Here's another type of a generator mounted tach drive that I saw on an amazing '32 hot rod roadster this summer.
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