Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2022, 03:42 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2022, 08:46 PM
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Views: 11,235
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2022, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,422
Re: ‘40 right mirror
I mounted a small blind spot mirror on the passenger side wind wing. It's not an ideal solution, especially in cold weather, but it does help.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2021, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-04-2021, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,530
Re: Headlight problems
Flashing headlights is the 1940 circuit breaker's way of telling you there is a short somewhere.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-07-2021, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,393
Re: Erratic speedo up to about 30mph
Just a tip. When you disconnect the cable from the speedometer, immediately cover the end with a plastic baggy or some such. Those things tend to have a mind of their own and can leave skid marks...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2021, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,066
Re: 1932 Ford Alternator options
Another vote for Whitney. He converted mine 16 years ago, and it's still going strong. I sent him the end plates only, and he did the rest.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2021, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,381
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2021, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,537
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2021, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,940
Re: engine shut down enrouote
My dad flew the civilian(Stratocruiser) version of the KC-97 for Northwest. Fortunately, he never had any gear problems or lost an engine. As he said, he made it a point never to take those trips. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2021, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2020, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 6,158
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2020, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,940
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2020, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,335
Re: E 3 spark plugs
Reminds me of the "Fire Injector" plugs from J C Whitney back in the 70's. Don't recall that they did much for my Pinto station wagon:(
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-10-2020, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,099
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2020, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,149
Re: 40 turn signal options??
IMHO, unless you you've tested these units and have their wiring schematics, it's probably easier just to buy a new one complete with instructions.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2020, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,296
Re: Shakey Can follow-up/Recommendation
<<NOW the question IS, would you sand with 3000 and buff it with some "perfectit" OR leave as IS OR other suggestion????>>
Leave it as is. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2020, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,644
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2020, 07:15 AM
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Views: 809
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2020, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,565
Re: Paul Bradley Response
Yes, but as I recall, Wally showed up, took pity on the Griswolds, and let them in the park. So, maybe there's hope after all;)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-20-2020, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,372
Re: Shifting A Columbia In A '40
Don't think it hurts anything, but it's harder on the clutch and slows acceleration. I've done it a few times myself when it wasn't possible to back up (e.g., at a stop sign with a car right behind...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-20-2020, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,372
Re: Shifting A Columbia In A '40
A handy, clutch-saving tip if you forget to disengage the Columbia before coming to a stop: put the car in reverse and back up a little to drop it out of high range.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2020, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,085
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2020, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,255
Re: radial tires
Diamondback sells radials made by various Japanese manufacturers. They add whitewalls using their own process. I've had a set on my '40 for several years and have been quite happy with them.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-28-2020, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,881
Re: Phenolic Spacer
I drilled a hole in the 1" phenolic spacer under the Holley 4bbl in my '40 and screwed in a barb hose fitting to supply the Columbia.
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