Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:43 AM
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Re: trailer hitch for a 34
When I built the wife's 40 Pickup which is in a 36 frame I used flat steel on the outside of the frame rails, made a plate for the rear spring bolts and went rearward to an adapted Chevy Suburban...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:30 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2026, 05:46 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2026, 06:51 AM
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Re: Ol' Ron
Ron was a great guy - visited him once with another Fordbarner - had a great time enjoying his enthusiasm for life and flatheads ....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2026, 07:41 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2026, 09:28 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2026, 06:59 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2026, 07:38 PM
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1932 5-window remote door handle spring
I am looking for a picture of the remote door handle spring location? Mine spring has broken and disappeared so I need to know how/where/how it is installed.
Thanks for any help you can give ....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2026, 06:55 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2026, 08:44 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2026, 08:42 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2026, 08:10 AM
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Re: LeBaron Bonney T-14 Top Material
It may be that 100% correct restorations are a thing of the past. If your friend wants it all original you are going to have to make concessions and that's all there is to it.
That being said...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2026, 05:26 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2026, 01:01 PM
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Re: 1939-1840 Water Pump Gasket?
Never mind - it was just a "duuuuuh" moment!
A more valid question - does Skip Haney still rebuild water pumps? Contact info?
Thanks ....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2026, 12:52 PM
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1939-1840 Water Pump Gasket?
I see that I have two different style water pump gaskets - one with an open area where the lower hose outlet is and one without. What came off was the one on the right, the one without. Is that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2026, 10:42 PM
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Re: In memory of Lawson Cox
My thoughts and prayers are with his family - he will be missed but he will remain in our hearts always ....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2026, 07:56 AM
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Re: Is Mr. 40s Stuff in business
I knew Art Branum, the originator of Mr 40's Fatstuff and went on his The 40 Ford is 50 and The 40 Ford is 60 tours. He is no longer with us but he definitely had some nice products. I hope the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2026, 08:22 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2026, 11:50 PM
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Re: Quitting
When you're better and want to sell, divide and conquer: sell the best stuff you have first at onesy twosey prices. Then sell the worst stuff off as a lot keeping what’s left to sell/donate as you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2026, 07:57 AM
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Re: How many of you do your own work?
The expression I heard a lot in my early days in this hobby was, “let’s take it to the streets” / we need to drive and enjoy them imho and I do that as much as I can … lije yoyr truck, Totto!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2026, 10:28 PM
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Re: Dumb Me!
So glad you are not badly hurt - we’ve all done stupid things and some of us get lucky like yourself. Message to self: review my great ideas before doing them. From one Tom to another - stay safe my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2026, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 129
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Re: How many of you do your own work?
Thanks petehoovie, cas3, and flatford8 - Dad is still doing pretty well for his age. His short term memory is gone but he’s cognizant and can still form new memories and he’s also a 1-armed amputee...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2026, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 129
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Re: How many of you do your own work?
I do or did everything for stuff like machine shop work. I am not equipped for that. I have built my own flatheads, T5’s, banjo rears, most all my fabricated parts, interiors, even paint. I do not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2026, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 27
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Re: Quitting
I don’t onow you but I wish you well - just remember a body n motion stays in motion - ss others have said - get better and then make the decisions.
Good luck and keep us posted - you are in our...
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