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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2026, 02:58 PM
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V-8 times

Has everyone received their March-April Times except me in WVa?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2026, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2,857
Views: 1,000,380
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Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour

Thought I should check the front bearing in the generator of our 38 coupe, had;nt checked for 10.000 miles; took it off and took it apart; still had some grease in it. cleaned it up and re-packed it;...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-25-2026, 05:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,999
Posted By fordv8j
Re: 1940 Ford convertible body tags

Not a 40, our 38 conv had part of a body tag on drivers side firewall, when I got it, I asked Dennis Carpenter if he could make some; he said they did'nt have a tag
Forum: Late V8 04-23-2026, 09:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 239
Posted By fordv8j
L icense Plates

Matching pair 1966 Ohio plates #ZZ2258- $60.00--matching pair Ohio plates#SFW-466- Lorain sticker exp.85, $60'00,J Parsons, WVa, 304-462-5332,[email protected],, leave message
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-29-2026, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 377
Posted By fordv8j
Jan Feb V-8 Times

has anyone else not received their January ,February V-8 Times, not in WVa
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2026, 06:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 936
Posted By fordv8j
V-8 Times

Why is the Times always over a month late?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2026, 06:44 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 232,811
Posted By fordv8j
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

S tarted our 38 dlx coupe and our 38 Conv. coupe after a 5 month sleep; each turned about 3 time and fired up, coupe has an electric fuel pump, primed the conv.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-21-2026, 07:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 896
Posted By fordv8j
Re: Bumper identification - smooth/no groove 33-36?

May be reproduction from J C Whitny, I put theirs on our 38 coupe, probably 40 years ago, they are smoothe on the back, no ridges
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-31-2026, 07:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,267
Posted By fordv8j
Re: 1937 Ford rear axle ratio

Our 38 dlx buss coupe had alow speed gear, didn't know what till I had 3-54 gears installed bynthe coumbia guys in Tennessee; found out it was a 4-44,someone probably switched it, or maybe was for...
Forum: Early V8 12-22-2025, 06:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 293
Posted By fordv8j
1938 parts

One 1938 Deluxe hub cap; restored to show condition, Desert Sand Color---$50.00--plus shipping--postal money order, J Parsons, WVa---304-462-5332--leave [email protected]
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-13-2025, 10:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 380
Posted By fordv8j
V-8 Times

Has anyone got their Nov. Dec. Times yet
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-07-2025, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By fordv8j
Re: Backwards battery

I got a 52 Ferguson tractor, which is positive ground, the guy put the battery on, I drve about 5 miles home, noticed it wasn't charging, checked things out, noticed the battery connected backwards,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-06-2025, 03:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,504
Posted By fordv8j
Re: Ford Script Battery

Several years ago the Ford script batteries had a full sized optima battery inside; now I hear they have a much smaller battery of some kind; and have cables going up to the posts; might have been...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-05-2025, 06:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,504
Posted By fordv8j
Ford Script Battery

what kind of battery is in the New Ford Script Battery cases--an optima or something else ? one with cables inside?
Forum: Early V8 12-03-2025, 06:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 170
Posted By fordv8j
1938 parts

1938 Deluxe temperature guage, complete, looks good, needs red fluid,$50.00 plus shipping, [email protected] message---2 deluxe bumber guards, good, needs plating for...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-23-2025, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 970
Posted By fordv8j
Re: ear end vent for 40

I have drove our 38 coupe since 1964, has no vent, had no problems, if they needed a vent Henry would have installed one
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2025, 06:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,017
Posted By fordv8j
Re: Bob Jones from Carpenter's passing

Bob was a great guy, got several parts for our convertible from him, I needed a generator pully, called Bob, he said I'll get it shipped; send a check when you receive it, will be greatly missed
Forum: Early V8 11-03-2025, 07:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 211
Posted By fordv8j
Dash light switch

Need a dash light switch for a 38 Ford, its a toggle switch with 2 threaded holes, NOS perferred-----J Parsons,, Normantown, WVa---304-462-5332, [email protected]
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-22-2025, 06:12 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 232,811
Posted By fordv8j
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

cleaned bugs off the 38 convertible coupe, put top back up, after driving 110 miles Saturday to a show and back, got beat Ford award, 142 cars registered
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-04-2025, 06:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,638
Posted By fordv8j
Re: Ford wide five wheel adapter

I used a front brake drum, with bearings removed, balance drum first, install wheel with all lug nuts, then spin balance it, worked for me
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-02-2025, 06:08 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 232,811
Posted By fordv8j
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

Put top down on the 38 convertible; went to a show, got a trophy, 70 miles
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-19-2025, 06:04 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 232,811
Posted By fordv8j
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

Drove our 38 dlx coupe to a show, 60 miles total, bought it in 1964, has about 115,000 miles on it
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-06-2025, 06:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,028
Posted By fordv8j
Re: Convertible top restoration.

I got both bows from OAK BOWS; the front one was good; the rear one was to tall, I have the original one, so I used it to measure and cot it down and re-drilled the holes, that was several years ago;...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-20-2025, 07:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,997
Posted By fordv8j
Re: 40 Ford 4 dr Sedan Steering column Locked?

I think the door key and steering lock is the same; might be easier to take door lock out and take it to a lock smith and get a key made.....just a thought
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-17-2025, 06:51 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 232,811
Posted By fordv8j
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

Put a new NAPA battery in our 38 dlx coupe, we have driven for 60 years
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