Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 337
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 337
Re: Oil filter emergency bypass
THANKS this is kinda what I was looking for and while I plan to keep using the filter this is more of a just in case I cant get it to stop leaking.
Going on a road trip with my uncle so looking...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 337
Re: Oil filter emergency bypass
Shouldn't but it has been and the filters I have all have two gaskets one obviously is not the correct one the other would not seal.
Was hoping for and looking for anyone that has figured out a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2024, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 337
Oil filter emergency bypass
Soooo
I have a 1950 Ford Custom 239 V8 with oil filter; after the most recent oil change I had a very hard time getting the filter housing to seal and only after reinstalling the oil seal did I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2023, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,652
Re: 6 blade fan
The two blade should be good to go that's what I run and had/have no issues except the overheating inside the car... so the driving was limited to early AM home usually before it got too hot but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2023, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,652
Re: 6 blade fan
mcgarrett
I never used water wetter (there are a few diff brands out there) until this past year and the TEXAS HEAT was horrible and the days I drove after adding the water wetter the temp was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2023, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 4,298
Re: Poll Re Driving Original Model "A"
My experience is both YES and NO ...
The term "purist" is the main sticking point. I am not a purist but want to preserve the iconic style of my car but acknowledge the I must adapt or be very...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2023, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 487
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2023, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 487
Shoebox seatbelt installs
I will be moving the front seat back to the factory position (was moved forward for a much shorter driver) and looking for any input on seatbelt installs others have accomplished or tried and decided...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2023, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,032
Good Morning Nice Car conversation
Had an admirer this morning asks the usual questions like: Nice looking car win any car shows? What year? What kind of car? You know the usual...
So the answers went kinda like this: Good...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2023, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 882
Re: Gas shut-off leaks-I think
Good luck measure twice then one more time before you cut the line because it has to fit spot on as there is no way to manipulate the distance. I cut the line on the curved side (where I wanted the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2023, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 882
Re: Gas shut-off leaks-I think
I have replaced my shutoff valve twice over the last few years due to internal leakage when closed. $25 in fittings and a ball valve from Ace hardware installed on an extra fuel line equals no more...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2023, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 890
Re: '50 3 speed with overdrive question
Thanks for all the info and the PDF is much appreciated!!! You all have provided enough help to know that what I'm hearing is normal operation of the transmission. A single click is heard...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2023, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 890
'50 3 speed with overdrive question
New to me 1950 Custom 3 speed w/ overdrive and 239ci V8 and my question is about what I think are transmission clicking noises which seem to be RPM specific (shift points maybe).
The basic...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2023, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,677
Re: Shoebox resources
Ok Concourse and Vanpelt Sales as well as Flatheads Forever, and The Flat Spot have been added to the resource list.
THANKS again for all the great comments and for those asking the car is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2023, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,677
Re: Shoebox resources
Thanks again for the complements and help. My uncle made an "engine cover" but one of the first things he said was "you can take it off if you want." may may not it is how he liked it so will keep it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2023, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,677
Re: Shoebox resources
Yep 3 speed w/overdrive and thanks, my uncle did a fantastic job finishing this car about 10 years ago so now it's my turn to care for it and cruise!!!
Thanks everyone for the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2023, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,677
Shoebox resources
My first time in the Early V8 group (usually in the Model A group) Just added my uncles 1950 Shoebox to my garage and looking for resources to learn from; any other websites or FB pages you would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2023, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,284
Adding ritght side tail light
SOOOO had a little rear-ender (@VERY SLOW SPEED) and the driver stated they did not see any stop lights or in my case light as I only have the left stop light. So I will be adding the right side. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2022, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,336
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2022, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,336
Re: 16in wheel tires
Thanks for the link LOTS of car pics there!!
700x16 and 600x16 seems to be the not too hotrod look
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2022, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,336
Re: 16in wheel tires
YES there are spokes in the wheels behind the hubcaps.
I just have not been able to find a hubcap that matches that design.
For all I know they are not ford wheels at all. I'm sure they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2022, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,336
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2022, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,336
Re: 16in wheel tires
Ok so you all know; I do have the original 19in wheels I plan to keep and use for those times that 1930s Model A specific look in desired.
I also have my family car that had the wheels in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2022, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,336
16in wheel tires
Have a question for those of you who have 16in 1935+ ford wire wheels installed on your car.
What size tire are you running?
Same size front and back?
Same width front and back?
And finally I...
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