Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2024, 12:33 AM
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Re: New member, first Ford project
Here's an update on this project.
The repairs to the fabric headliner are done. A really skilled women, Natalie, accomplished this with a needle and thread. She does great work.
I'm done with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 142
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Re: New member, first Ford project
That short day turned out to be not so short. It turned out I needed to remove the clevis and jam nut for the brake rods back at the rear brakes so I could get the anti-rattler on. That took some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2024, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 142
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Re: New member, first Ford project
I didn't expect today to go pretty much the whole day, roughly 11 AM - 5 PM. It was just small stuff, but you know how small stuff goes.
I finished up on installing the shocks, by installing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2024, 10:43 PM
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Re: New member, first Ford project
Thanks, all.
After looking at the shocks carefully I noticed a single left/right difference, the location of a filler hole/plug. I installed the shocks with this feature pointing up, in case...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2024, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 142
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Re: New member, first Ford project
Modest progress today. I took care of a little painting, mostly for rust protection, but it looks better, too. I had to cut a few bolts to get the passenger side fender off. Now that I've figured out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2024, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 142
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Re: New member, first Ford project
After everything I listed above is done we will take the motor to a shop that will do the run-in, attach the clutch and transmission (overhauled years ago), and repair the fenders. While they are at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2024, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 142
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Re: New member, first Ford project
I'm still here, and the project has not been abandoned.
Richard, the owner, has been out of the country for a bit and I was sidelined by a medical, but I'm back now.
I have a short list of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2023, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 142
Views: 23,264
Re: New member, first Ford project
Today I started removing windows that had de-laminated. The driver-side rear came out okay, and the rear window too, although that one too more effort. I didn't want to break it. Once out, it was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2023, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 142
Views: 23,264
Re: New member, first Ford project
I found something in Wikipedia that shed some light on the tapered joint question.
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_taper
The interesting part, to me is this:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-24-2023, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 142
Views: 23,264
Re: New member, first Ford project
Thanks. I am considering doing that. The driver-side shoes were dusty but dry. The shoes on the other side worry me. They have been soaking in oil and grease for at least 60 years.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-24-2023, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 142
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Re: New member, first Ford project
Seems odd that Ford would spend time and money on something not needed.
I'm not totally dismissing the "here's what I do" reasons, as it seems to be working, but that doesn't mean it's the best...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2023, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 142
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Re: New member, first Ford project
I do plan to clean everything thoroughly before it goes back together, lightly sanded and wire-brushed to remove any rust and rough spots.
I totally get it that you want the drum on tight, but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2023, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 142
Views: 23,264
Re: New member, first Ford project
I'm not trying to be argumentative, but I ask genuine question on the matter and a "here's what I do" answer won't do. I've googled this question and that's pretty much all I am hearing. Some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2023, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 142
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Re: New member, first Ford project
Interesting. Why?
Edit - I googled and found nothing to help answer this question. Several people point out that the friction of an un-lubricated taper joint is why everything should be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2023, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 142
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Re: New member, first Ford project
Thanks for the tip. It's probably come out as I clean things, so I'll make sure it goes back in right.
Also, I'll be using a dab of anti-seize when I put this back together. It'll save someone...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-18-2023, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 142
Views: 23,264
Re: New member, first Ford project
Sorry for the lack of updates. We've been making slow progress on uninteresting parts of the car, such as the floor panels. I made new wood panels and cleaned and painted the metal panels. The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-13-2023, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 142
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Re: New member, first Ford project
A quick update.
The headlights are all back together. We haven't tested them yet, but what could possibly go wrong? ;)
https://www.kstreetstudio.com/files/36_Ford/IMG_4588-800.jpg
We took...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-13-2023, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 142
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2023, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 142
Views: 23,264
Re: New member, first Ford project
Thanks for the recommendation. I found them on the Internet so it looks like they are still in business. I'll give them a call tomorrow.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2023, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Battery for a '36
Thanks. We've got the optima. It looks like we could get it to fit if we lean it forward, but it will be exposed to the elements. Does anyone have photos of the hold-downs you used?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2023, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 735
Battery for a '36
I'm having trouble finding a battery to fit in the allotted space in our 36 Ford. The space available in front of the driver is about 7.5" tall, and we can't find a battery under 8.5" tall. Are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2023, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 142
Views: 23,264
Re: New member, first Ford project
Battery question - The space available in front of the driver is about 7.5" tall, and we can't find a battery under 8.5" tall. Are suitable batteries, ones that fit, available, and if not, what do...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2023, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 142
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2023, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 142
Views: 23,264
Re: New member, first Ford project
It took a lot longer to get that fan motor back together than expected. It was tricky getting all of the parts in the right place at the same time, but I prevailed.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2023, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 142
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Re: New member, first Ford project
I've been told we already have the rear bumper.
The two electric motors (heater and fan) look fine on the inside. I just need to replace their power cords.
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