Forum: Early V8
07-23-2023, 08:58 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2023, 08:15 PM
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Views: 6,107
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2021, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,278
Re: 32 door seals
Media coverage of the event is well done by the GR organizers. As a participant there is no time for it. After a few days it’s fall into bed late, get up early and do it again. That’s if nothing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2021, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: 32 door seals
Thanks, that answered my question. We will be driving cross country on the Great Race for 9 days. Bound to hit rain some times in there. Newport Engineering wipers have worked well in the past, so...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2021, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: 32 door seals
Don’t expect a great seal, just trying to not drown on the first rain. No fenders I expect lots of leaks! Bottom easy, does anything go on top of door? Thank you
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2021, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,278
Re: 32 door seals
Thank you. Bottom was fairly easy. Front , top and back of door not so simple.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2021, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 10
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32 door seals
Just finished a Henry 5 window coupe. Where do door seals go? What holds them in place? I have a set from Steele rubber, but unsure how and where they mount. Photos would be most helpful, never done...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2020, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 47
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-25-2020, 07:19 AM
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Views: 6,201
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Forum: Early V8
11-23-2020, 10:52 AM
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1938 Ford 5 window Coupe
Standard Coupe, Great Race ready. Top 5 finisher. Fresh restore in 2007. All systems modern and updated per Great Race rules. Red Pepper color with tan interior. Bench seat, Auto Meter gauges,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2020, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,105
RPm on open road
What is preferred rpm when on open road? Fresh 37, 21 stud engine 3:55 gears . Choice of tires open. Shift at 25 and 38 mph. Expect lots of open road driving. Don’t want to over rev it on long trips.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2020, 11:05 PM
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Views: 1,602
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2020, 09:41 AM
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E3 plugs
Has anyone successfully used the E3 spark plugs. 37 21 stud, scat crank.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2019, 06:16 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2019, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,868
Re: Rear end gears
Rex Gardner is in Grove, Oklahoma. Flatmotor research is his business. I have 2 of his engines. Great work.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2019, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 2
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32 interior wood
Looking for photos and directions for interior wood install on an original 32 5 window coupe. I have all new wood except filled roof. Finished like a piece of furniture, so I may leave some exposed....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2019, 05:11 PM
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32 interior wood
Looking for photos and directions for interior wood install on an original 32 5 window coupe. I have all new wood except filled roof. Finished like a piece of furniture, so I may leave some exposed....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2018, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: 32 body removal
I plan to use my two post lift for the heavy lifting off of the chassis. Lift and just roll chassis out from it. Was unsure best place to lift. Is a normal sized pallet with good wheels big enough?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2018, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2018, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
32 body removal
Plan to remove body off of frame on 32 5 window coupe. How much bracing, and where should I put in before lifting? Best lifting points? Doors are removed, just a shell, no windows or trim. Lift under...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2018, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-31-2018, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,747
Re: TCI chassis/ clutch
Thanks, very helpful. TCI says you can’t fit booster under floor of a 32. Seems like a hydraulic clutch would take minimal space.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-31-2018, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,747
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2018, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,747
TCI chassis/ clutch
Have aTCI chassis under a 32 5 window coupe. Getting rid or the 350 Chevy and turbo trans to go flathead 3 speed. Anyone found a way to work around the booster and other obstructions? Is hydraulic my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2015, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Thoughts on Synthetic Transmission oil
Experience should allow you to benefit from our trials. I run a Van Pelt tranny and since he is the best in my opinion, I tried everything including synthetics. Call for him recommendation.
We...
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