Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2023, 11:27 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2022, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,841
Re: Jailbar panel pulled from blacberries
Ah, another diamond in the rough! If you aren't careful, Gary,
you are going to wind up w/ a fleet of just about every model
Ford offered(or wish they had)in the forties!
If memory serves, (and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2022, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,306
Re: 37 Coupe
Yes, the '37 & 38 models were called that for many years,
at least here on the Best Coast!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2022, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 127
Views: 12,764
Re: Trip
Ditto here, Lawrie! Hats off to you and the faith you have in
Old Reliable!
Here's hoping you have more adventures in store....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2022, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,441
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2022, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,670
Re: Three Carburetors
And f.w.i.w., a reputable flathead tuner, told me, not too long ago,
that a 2 carb setup will outperform 3 carbs on a 3/4 race f-head
street engine any day of the week - (especially on Sundays!)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2022, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 15,999
Re: 12 colors available in 1940
All good points this morning, gents.
As for two-tones, was not aware they were offered in '35-40 models. Can't say I've ever seen a stock one anyway...
To Kube's point re color perception; yes,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2022, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,169
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2022, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,939
Re: 39 pedals in a 36 frame
Late to the party here, but wanted to thank everyone for the
additional info. ("Fine print"), and great D/D/'s closeups of Peter's
beautiful '35 chassis, (LOVE that car!).
When I started to mock...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2022, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,559
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2021, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 7,772
Re: 36' rear tail pan repair
Ain't that the truth!
Ugh, I do not look forward to this fugly part of the body work;
but you have certainly done an admirable job of it.
Thanks for the tips, and I "tip my hat" to your skills and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-18-2021, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 764
Re: 1936 Phaeton - Indoor cover
Another vote for C.C.C. In the unlikely event they don't stock
one for a particular model, they will make you a custom cover
(or at least they once did).
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2021, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,572
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2021, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,605
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-02-2021, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,811
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-02-2021, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,811
Re: Bad rebuilt starter from NAPA
Yep, it's a different world today. I would bet most, if not all of the parts house suppliers, sell cheaper, imported hard parts, especially
starters and alternators. The cores are shipped over by...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2021, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,553
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2021, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,399
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2021, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,794
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2021, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,635
Re: Starting an engine after almost 40 years
Dang; fresh coffee stains all over my keyboard!
Thanks, Tinker and Rudolph; you made my day!
("Yep, I can make that run..." And I'm worried the engine in
my coupe is stuck after sitting 55yrs....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2021, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,312
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2021, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 11,419
Re: PNW Flathead Rebuilders
Portland Engine Rebuilders is also a good firm.
They did the hot little flatty in a 34 pickup, recently donated to
our museum (WAAAMuseum.org). Also did a 460 BBF for me
more recently. High...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2021, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,995
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2021, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 298
Views: 43,217
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2021, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 135
Views: 19,036
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