Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2025, 07:07 PM
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Re: 1947 Hore Ring
Thanks TJ …. Sent you a PM … was able to get one locally.
I did find out that the same horn ring was used into the 50’s steering wheels.
Flathead 47
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2025, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 25
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2025, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 25
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Re: 1947 Hore Ring
Petehoovie, thanks for the enlarged pictures.
TJ, I wasn’t sure if the whole inner assembly had to be replaced as an assembly or if only the broken outer ring was available and then revited back on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2025, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,012
Re: 1947 Hore Ring
Finally was able to get the horn ring off, but part of the assembly is damaged. Wondering if the broken ring can be replaced or do I have to get a whole new assembly.
Also it looks like the nut on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2024, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 25
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Re: 1947 Hore Ring
Thanks Deuce and 47 ,
that gives a good picture of what needs to be done to get it off.
I think I have one side off and the melted felt is holding the other side from allowing the ring to be fully...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2024, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 25
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Re: 1947 Hore Ring
I am having the issue getting the horn ring off my steering wheel as well.
It looks like the felt as Kube states has melted and is creating the problem.
Does anyone have a picture of what the is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2024, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2024, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2024, 01:22 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2024, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 5
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1946-47 horns
My 1947 convertible does not have the stock horns.
What is the measurement for the correct horns for a convertible with the power top.
I have picked couple of sets but they are two different...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2024, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,805
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2024, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 21
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Replacement tires for 41-48 ford convertible
The 6.00-16 tires need replacement.
Looking at diamondbacks auburns. Will be going with big and little look.
What are some of the combos you are using. Rims are stock.
I am thinking 5.50R-16 or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2024, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Bumper Hitch / Mullins
I would be concerned about the bumper hitch that it would put a lot of strain on it. Those trailers are light even loaded and bounce a lot behind our cars. I watched a friends mullins bounce off the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2024, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 74
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Re: T5 advice
There is one other option instead of the hogs head & that is the one year only 1951 mercury bell that has the stock cross shaft & throw out fork. You need the same year starter plate. A simple flat...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2023, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,625
Re: Merc 255
Thanks for all the great info on this setup.
Is a picture available to show the final result.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2023, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Merc 255
The small bore 2G is the one to look for & use on the stock mercury manifold ?
Choke will be manual?
Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Merc 255
What year Rochester 2G do look for &'what vehicles would they have been on
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: 2nd gear disengaging
I would also recommend getting Mac Van Pelts book , shows you how to disassemble , reassemble , determine what parts are worn and need to be replaced.
You may want to talk to members of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2022, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2022, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: 1946 - 1948 Convertible frame structure
Thanks flathead48 , I can check for those mounts. The gaps & door alignment is good on the car , no door sagging , so I probably have all the convertible related mounts & brackets required. I kept...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2022, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: 1946 - 1948 Convertible frame structure
19Fordy thanks for the link , in the pictures trying to understand if the extra bracket is the top one or bottom one or the convertible only has one that is a heavier bracket , hoping to see a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2022, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: 1946 - 1948 Convertible frame structure
Thanks Karl , have not seen that detailed picture before , I can see I may have some wrong bolt hardware installed in my top frame assembly.
Do you have any pictures showing the extra brackets...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2022, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,275
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2021, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,683
Re: Car wash bucket....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2021, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,683
Re: Car wash bucket....
I have found AUTOGLYM to be my wax/cleaning products of choice now.
Have used all the products mentioned in the comments above , but AUTOGLYM gives me the best results.
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