Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2024, 06:10 AM
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1940 Fords
A pair of 40's out for some fun on a great day.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2024, 01:13 PM
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Re: Overvoltage
And good luck on finding a good USA regulator, if it's the original regulator, take the cover off and clean the contacts and see how it works then.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 07:54 PM
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Re: deluxe speedo sticky?
See the brass plug that is removed from the hole just above the cable hookup tube. There is a felt in there that needs a little oil. Take a sharp thin knife blade to get under the brass plug to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2024, 07:45 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2024, 07:29 PM
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Re: 1940 Ford Hood Alignment
I have never removed a hood on a 40 when changing engines and I didn't have to remove the springs or any link bolts either. I even changed engines on my 48 Chevy several times and I have never...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2024, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Testers ?
The only thing I have observed after many decades of using both, the digital requires a good solid connection or the reading just keeps searching.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2024, 05:11 PM
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Re: Carb issue?
I looked up the vintage speed on the HAMB and what I see is a guy selling vintage speed parts on FB, Charlie Price in Florida is the business called Vintage Speed and he has lots of videos and I have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 07:36 PM
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Re: ‘40 2 door sedan
If it's a clean car, I would buy it, an engine change is not hard on a 40, I have never even taken the hood off for engine changes; that's how easy they are. I would think it wouldn't even cost a lot...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 07:26 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2024, 07:08 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2024, 08:24 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2024, 04:08 PM
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Re: Stromberg 48 parts
As maybe an alternative, I used Daytona Parts in my 48 and it is currently on my 40 and has served me well for years so far.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2024, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2024, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2023, 07:20 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2023, 06:56 PM
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Rucker overhead valve conversion
What would be a good rear end ratio to run over the high cost of a Mitchell overdrive unit. This Rucker runs two Stromberg carbs and headers. Don't know anything else about the engine but it sounds...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2023, 03:47 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2023, 05:57 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-29-2023, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 6
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1940 Ford speedometer lubrication
Here is a picture of the rear of a 40 Ford speedometer unit. Is the brass plug removable for lubing the speedometer or is the small recess for lubing the speedometer. Mine starts bouncing after 40...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2023, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 35
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Re: Auction time for me...minnesota
You made a wise choice to move to Kansas, very low cost place to live, I live next door in Missouri. I moved here 44 years ago from the west coast and I have never regretted it. Look me up if you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2023, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2023, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: tire balancing 1940 coupe
I would suggest running them and see if you have an imbalance in any of the tires. You will be surprised at how many tires really don't need any balancing if you have a good rim. I know I was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2023, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 56
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Re: Jammed door lock set screw
I spent about five and a half hours drilling out one of those very hard set screws. I wore out some drill bits but I hit one drill bit that was tough and it drilled through enough that an easy out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2023, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 25
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Re: 34 3-Window Project
I wish he would go and buy a street rod and leave this one for a fellow who would appreciate what they have. My 40 is a story like that, guy sold it to me and took a chance I wouldn't hot rod it....
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