Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 12:28 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 07:00 AM
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Re: Steelpack placement
The farther back you put them the quieter it gets. If you looking for the brrappy sound put them on backwards . Tim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:56 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:41 AM
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Re: '39 wire control dash knobs ??
Kube, could you give a brief description of what/how you did this. I've had this situation come along on several old car and truck resurrections . Tim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2024, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 771
Re: Front Axle 1939 Ford pickup
To my way of thinking, if the axle was on backwards the problem would be the same turning either way not just right. Therefor its something else. Have you checked to see if the camber is the same?...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2024, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 771
Re: Front Axle 1939 Ford pickup
Thinking geometrically after seeing the video it would appear your steering arms do not match . I would take a measurement from the lower center of the kingpin the the center of the tie rod stud and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2024, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 05:48 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Oil filter emergency bypass
I understand your concern but have never had an issue with mine unless I didn't get the gasket in right. Once it's sealed it's a done deal until you open it again. What type of a canister do you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Electric Windshield Wiper Motor Needed
Steve, if your vacuum wipers are rebuilt correctly they should not even need to be turned up to full or they would beat themselves to death. Check you system something is amiss. You should have thick...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 477
Re: Voltage regulator, generator wiring (12 volt)
On the same note, did you guys know if you save the box O'reilly auto parts will give you a life time warrantee on their regulators? I have one for all my old rides. and have used the warrantee once...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 08:40 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 07:53 AM
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Re: spring
Hi Tom, I had an old friend who was a wrench back in the 40s . He added a shim to the spring in my 36 dodge because after the complete rebuild I still had low oil pressure. If I remember right it was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: 1939 pickup engine oil filter
As long as the filter seals around the tube and has some clearance on the outer wall of the canister it should be fine . there are slight differences between brands. As for the ruber washer, I've...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 01:38 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,261
Re: Columbia two speed differentials
I've run a Columbia in my 38 Zephyr and a Mitchell in my 41pickup . They are both dreams to drive on the open road. The Mitchell wins in the end though. Price , install work , and availability. On...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 606
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,019
Re: Early Ford Store
I believe they are a big time business with a small staff. The products I have purchased from the have all been top notch but a little on the slow side on delivery. Tim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 07:52 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 08:35 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 07:59 AM
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Re: '40 brake lamp switch / master cylinder issue?
I with you Mart. I hate to crossbreed stuff as some of you know, but the mechanical switch that GM used on all the old five window (47 - 54) pickups works very well on my 41 pickup under the floor...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,791
Re: Where’s my water going?
Please don't be offended, have you retightened all your hoses since the install ? You may just have a couple of weepers where the coolant evaporates as it seeps out. Sometimes we over think things. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Removing perch bolt for repair
The car would be lifted by the frame with the axle on stands if I were doing it . Depending on your spring and shackle arrangement the spring may be under some tension when you remove the shackle. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2024, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 841
Re: 32 Ford PIckup Wind Noise
Even in my 41 pickup we were amazed at how much more wind noise there was after we put in the Mitchell OD and started cruising the freeways. other then one rust hole the size of a quarter it is a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 841
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