Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2026, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Upper steering column bushing or bearing?
Looks like when my dad put it together he used an early style bushing, but it's either worn or not tight enough. I ordered a bearing and cone and a few different style bushings to play with. I'll...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2026, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 622
Re: Upper steering column bushing or bearing?
Thanks Rich. That's what I was thinking also. I've seen the bushing on the left of your picture and I think that's what I'm looking at in there. I didn't know if the column took that or the bearing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2026, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 622
Upper steering column bushing or bearing?
Am I missing something here? This is my dad's model A, I think the column is f100 but it could be 51 car also, I'm not really sure. The steering wheel is a little wobbly at the top. At first I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2026, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 674
Re: grounding bob drake fuel sending unit
I had the float sink on a new Drake sender. Put my original float on it, which was bigger and I had to bend the arm, and it works again. Just because it's new doesn't mean it's good.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2026, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 328
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2026, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 328
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2026, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 328
1946 Gas door bumpers
Does anyone know which style 11a-16378 bumpers are correct? Drake shows them pointed but everyone else shows them as round and flat. I have mismatched ones in the car now and the gas door sticks up...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2025, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,050
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2025, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,050
Re: Early Cad engine in 40 Ford
I put a 55 331 in my 40 convertible a few years ago. The 55 motor is the first year without the extended bell, so I wound up having to trim the flange off of the firewall at the very bottom just in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-16-2025, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 28,571
Re: Cartouche gone, where to get upholstery
For what it's worth I ordered a headliner from here for my model A coupe hot rod. I needed black vinyl to match the interior, so I assume it was made to order. It arrived and installed no problem.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2025, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,048
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2025, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,048
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2025, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,545
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2025, 05:27 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 14,199
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2025, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 6,043
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2025, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 11,040
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2025, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,545
1947 ford cunningham town car
This showed up on facebook marketplace in Connecticut, I've never seen one before. Personally I think it's an awkward looking cross between prewar and postwar. For the price he's asking it's worth...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2025, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 14,199
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2025, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,010
Re: Borg Warner Overdrive Parts Needed
I'm pretty sure the R10 internals are the same. If van pelt doesn't have what you need you're probably going to have to salvage parts from a good R10, but application shouldn't matter so there should...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2025, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,888
Re: Pitman arm for 1946 Mercury
Not sure how there could be play in that arm unless something is damaged. There is a NOS one on ebay for $70+shipping right now.
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Forum: Early V8
05-11-2025, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 0
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1949 Mercury dash knobs
I'm looking for nice dash knobs for my 49 merc. I have the lighter knob and the headlight switch, but I'd be interested in those too if they're nicer than what I have. Will buy one or all. Thanks!...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2025, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,029
Re: At the last car show
That's not even unique to Ford flatheads, they obviously aren't familiar with early Cadillac or Oldsmobile OHV V8's either.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2025, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,784
Re: 1935 Oil lines
Here's what my car had. Guess I'll be bending up some hard line for it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2025, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,886
Re: Need Convertible Top Opinions
I'd use it, enjoy it, repair as needed. If the weatherstripping fails it doesn't matter. I wouldn't put it up and down all the time, try to take it easy with it so it lasts a little longer.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2025, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,784
Re: 1935 Oil lines
It has the 36 style accessory oil filter. There's braided hoses going from the filter to the timing cover with a banjo bolt for the oil return.
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