Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2026, 02:58 PM
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Re: Red's Headers ??
Yes, I have. It took a few phone calls to get to talk to a real human. The guy who finally answered my call was very knowledgeable and helpful. I was able to order a set of headers for my 1951...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2026, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,805
Re: Lower radiator hoses on an 8BA
I had my 1951 radiator recored and I fought with the lower hoses for hours. I eventually found a solution. Lower the radiator all the way down onto the lower U-shaped bracket. Attach the hoses to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2026, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,202
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2026, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,202
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2026, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,202
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2026, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,202
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2026, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,202
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2026, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,202
8BA paint color
Where can I buy spray cans of the correct color for my 1951 8BA?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2026, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 624
Re: coolant clean out. WOW
I used No-Rosion cooling system cleaner and No-Rosion coolant additive with demineralized water in our 1957 Thundebird. It really helped.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2026, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 651
Re: V8 length
At this late date, I am unable to prove that there were aftermarket adapters, but I'm pretty sure that J.C Whitney, Warsharsky, and Honest Charley sold late Ford flathead to early ford transmission...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2026, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 651
Re: V8 length
Here are several on ebay. I don't know the manufacturer(s)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2026, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 651
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2026, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 651
Re: V8 length
An interesting observation from my youth. Aftermarket companies, such as J.C. Whitney, used to sell adapters that would allow you to use a later flathead (which didn't have the rear extension on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2026, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 991
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2026, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 991
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2026, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 519
Re: Cam regrind service
Dema Elgin is still grinding cams at his shop in Santa Rosa, CA. He has a world of knowledge about older cars, having ground and reground cams for more than forty years. His phone number is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2026, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 476
Re: Reds Headers
I had to call a few times before anyone answered my call. The guy I talked to was polite and knowledgeable. I ordered a set of headers for my 1951 Ford CONVERTIBLE. It took a few weeks for the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2026, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 867
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2026, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,018
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2026, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,038
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2025, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,690
Re: Steering gear
I am inclined to administer the Cornhead fix, but I have a question: will Cornhead fill the needle bearings on the Pitman arm shaft if administered through a grease fitting on the steering box plug?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2025, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,011
Re: EAB Questions
What am I looking for that would tell me if the exhaust valves have rotators?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-24-2025, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 523
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2025, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 523
1951 Steering lower sector shaft seal
It looks like the lower sector shaft has a seal that is pressed in. My question is how do I remove and replace it. Thanks
Also, on the ford barn is there a way to conduct a two or three word...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2025, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 430
Re: 1951 ignition switch retainer/locknut?
You cam make yourself a tool to compress the spring that holds the switch in place. I made one, consisting of a tube that is a bit shorter than the distance between the ignition switch and the fire...
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