Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
Yesterday, 10:12 AM
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Re: Gas Tank ID
So I'm moving ahead with this tank. I cleaned it out, gave it a first coat of paint, cleaned up the float gauge and put on a new poly float bobber, and made some mounting brackets to put it on. ...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-25-2024, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 984
Re: Gas Tank ID
A bit more detail. I was able to remove the gauge from the tank, and also found that there is a pickup tube going to the bottom of the tank.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-24-2024, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 984
Gas Tank ID
Hey there,
I bought this gas tank the other day for my project. I was told by the seller that it is model T. Not sure if that's the case or not. Hoping someone here can set me straight, and maybe...
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Forum: Model-A
03-28-2023, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 560
Model A Engine and transmission
This engine and transmission came as a spare with my '29 roadster. It was sitting outside in MT for quite some time. No idea of condition.
Local pick up only.
$150 neg.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2023, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,331
Re: 1950 Merc Overdrive
drgoetz, https://vintageautogarage.com/ is still around and has all the parts you need, as well as troubleshooting and instructions. Mac VanPelt www.vanpeltsales.com also sells these overdrive...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2023, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 10,090
Re: Dual carbs with Gen/Alt stock location
Powermaster has a "shorty" gen for this application:
I have an Edmunds "dual" that has the carbs set back, and it clears the stock generator just fine. On my 8BA, I use 8RT pumps, so the belt...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2016, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 182
Views: 45,489
Re: picked up a 1935 pickup project
Great looking truck!
Any insight into HOW you were able to match the patina so well? Did I miss something in the thread? I've got some patch work that I'll need to paint as well, and looking for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2016, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,318
Re: My 1934 Ford PU Project.
Very cool! I'm sure Healdsburg was a really small town back then.
Not much to update on:
- Got the RR fender repaired by diFalco this week. It had some really bad sheetmetal welding done that I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2016, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,318
Re: My 1934 Ford PU Project.
Here are a few more recent beauty shots. I've since put on the hood and have been driving it as often as I can. I did a drive in January with the Cruisin' North Car Club up here. Drove out to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2016, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 176
Views: 83,174
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2015, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,318
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2015, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,318
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2015, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,318
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2015, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,318
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-27-2015, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,318
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2015, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,318
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2015, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,318
Re: My 1934 Ford PU Project.
You bet Dennis! I'll make it out your way soon. Just got the registration figured out.
Also picked up some "new" heads today:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-23-2015, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,318
Re: My 1934 Ford PU Project.
Yes, since new. It was purchased at S.H. Cooley Ford in Healdsburg, CA in 1934 by my cousins father. I have the original key holder (?) from Cooley:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2015, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,318
Re: My 1934 Ford PU Project.
There are a couple on the Shutterfly shared page, but here's a nice one from the Nor-Cal Reliability Run day...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2015, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,318
Re: My 1934 Ford PU Project.
All the tires were bald and hard as rocks. BUT, they held air, so I drove it for the first time on those...:eek:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2015, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,318
Re: My 1934 Ford PU Project.
70k might be optimistic. I haven't checked, but I don't think the ODO works, and the pedals tell a much different story...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2015, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,318
Re: My 1934 Ford PU Project.
Bruce,
Yes, the bottom of the seat extends past the seat riser by about an inch. I can get a better picture and measurement tonight.
You should also know that my seat base/springs were...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2015, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,318
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2015, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,318
Re: My 1934 Ford PU Project.
Thanks! Plans are: Sharp alum heads, 2X2 intake (stock gen location), mild cam, reverse eye springs, clean it up and drive the crap out of it.
It's been a fun project so far...I wish I knew...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2015, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,318
Re: My 1934 Ford PU Project.
Here's the link to more pictures of the truck, other stuff he has at the ranch, etc.
https://1934fordpickup.shutterfly.com/
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