Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-22-2024, 09:11 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-21-2024, 04:06 PM
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Re: Rear end ckunking on left turn
***** UPDATE *****
Thanks to all who responded, I sourced the Motorcraft fiction modifier, put it in the diff. went for a drive on Saturday, and voila, it would appear that my clunking diff. has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 11:08 PM
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Re: Blitz
You used to be able to buy new looms from Vintage Wiring in Australia?
https://www.vinwire.com.au/ef_list.htm
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 08:14 PM
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Re: Blitz
Hi Lawrie, you can get them rebuilt by different vendors but I also believe that you can fit the twin sheave pulleys on the modern Bob drake type pumps.
BTW I also have the remains of five of the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-10-2024, 08:04 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-10-2024, 08:01 PM
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Re: Rear end ckunking on left turn
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Where did you find the clutch unit? FORD did not use until the 1959 model year.
After getting my '57 home to NZ, I found that it had had a '59 292 Y-block and 2-speed...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-08-2024, 10:51 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-07-2024, 08:46 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-07-2024, 07:27 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-07-2024, 06:30 PM
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Rear end ckunking on left turn
I have a '57 Sunliner and rebuilt the 9" differential about two years ago using a good used ring and pinion along with all new bearings and clutch plates and have only put less than 200 miles on it. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2024, 03:43 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2024, 05:02 PM
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Forum: Early V8
01-24-2024, 03:08 PM
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1951 vent window pivot brackets
Looking for the female vent window hinge brackets (left & right) for a '51 Victoria or Convertible. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks in advance. :)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2023, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 26
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Re: 1937 Halogen headlight conversion
Agreed, I have fitted period relays to my cars. I know that it protects the switch & wiring from burning out and, as stated above assures the brightest of lighting from the bulbs. My '42 Sedan had...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2023, 05:22 PM
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Re: big truck air compressor
Hi Corey, Sorry but I can't help with any more information on the tire pump other that what I have already posted, and I have long since sold the Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) WWII truck I was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 12:41 AM
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Re: Jim Linder aka Bubba
So sad to hear of Jim's passing, he was a huge asset to the hobby and his knowledge will live on in his memory helping Ford enthusiasts for many years to come. Sending my sincere condolences to his...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2023, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: 41 front spring
The front spring in an early production '41 I had was so flat that if you turned full lock, the shackles would have shredded the inside of the front tires. I bought and installed a reversed eye...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2023, 05:37 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2023, 03:09 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2023, 05:44 PM
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'53 Convertible latch handle and mechanism
When I bought my '53 the latch handle for the top was missing. I have managed to find a new handle but need to work out how to lubricate the latching mechanism so as not to break the new handle. Is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2023, 05:37 PM
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1953 Crestline Sunliner O-Drive emblem
I have a '53 Convertible with factory overdrive, and a Coronado kit. I was wondering if the overdrive emblem on the deck-lid should have been deleted or relocated when the Coronado kit was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2023, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: 1946-1948 Hot water heater
Hi Seth, Here is a diagram of the plumbing for the Hot Water heater to check your connections and flow direction. I've never had a problem with water flow in these heaters.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-20-2023, 03:56 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-20-2023, 03:55 PM
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Re: Good Morning Nice Car conversation
I had a guy argue with me that my '42 Fordor was a Mercury. The problem really was that due to WWII '42 Fords were never sold new in New Zealand. He just saw the vertical grille bars and made the...
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