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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-21-2026, 09:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,710
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: How to tell if a '40 was business or 5 window coupe

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I agree Bob.
The problem is, I didn't have any good photos to post of a business coupe floor.
I'd restored so many coupes, well, I guess I got lazy in the later years and stopped taking a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-19-2026, 07:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,710
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: How to tell if a '40 was business or 5 window coupe

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I'd fully restored a number of coupes and can tell you definitively the pans are a lot more different than you might think / envision.[/QUOTE]


Mike, I'm sure you're correct, but it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-19-2026, 07:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,710
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: How to tell if a '40 was business or 5 window coupe

Thank you. :)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-18-2026, 12:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,710
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: How to tell if a '40 was business or 5 window coupe

Thank you Petehoovie for the bigger picture! I know clicking on one will enlarge, but how did you post it larger?
Bob
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-18-2026, 07:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,710
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: How to tell if a '40 was business or 5 window coupe

There were at least two '40 5-window coupe rear trunk brace designs. My early build has short side braces to the top of the wheel wells, similar to the business coupe.


I'm 99% sure the main...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-20-2026, 05:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,456
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: 8BA Flathead fan belt widths

The narrow 3/8" belts and offset pumps were used on USA '50-'53 Ford and Mercury cars. All trucks used wide pump belts up through their end of production.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2026, 07:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,456
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: 8BA Flathead fan belt widths

One thing that hasn't been brought up is the '50-'53 left and right narrow belt pump pulleys are not the same diameter, and must match the cast iron crank pulley with the two different diameter...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-22-2026, 05:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 658
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: Vacuum wiper motor restorer needed

I had a totally different experience with Ficken when I sent my '51 wiper motor to him about 20 years ago with good communication, prompt service and fair cost. Sad to read that may not be true...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2026, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 327
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: Wheel cylinder lube

The only time a "Lube" may be needed is on disc caliper piston seals. As marko39 stated, clean brake fluid is all that's needed for master/wheel cylinder rebuilding.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2026, 09:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 658
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: Vacuum wiper motor restorer needed

Ficken wiper motor service.

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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-16-2026, 10:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 586
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: Jegs Electric Fuel Pump

Most after market electric fuel pumps do not shut off during operation. The exceptions are some low pressure soleniod or electronic designs. Your JEGs looks like a Carter rotary vane design I am...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-14-2026, 07:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 661
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: Starter button explaination

I use a high quality two-contact momentary push button starter switch on my '32 and '40 from NAPA, O'Reilly etc, Standard SSB-1 or SSB-1. Commonly used on '37-'51 Fords, designed for 12V negative...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-14-2026, 06:54 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,256
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: In memory of Lawson Cox

Sad news. Rest in peace Lawson.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-03-2026, 10:12 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,279
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: 40 Ford drop axle

Very good video. Thanks.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-01-2026, 08:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,572
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: 39 seat springs

If you change your mind, I have several pictures that may help with the build.


Bob
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-01-2026, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,572
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: 39 seat springs

I had similar issues with the stock bench seat bottom in my '40. The spring coverings were removed, springs thoroughly cleaned and checked for damage, but still ended up with a seat that was too...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-28-2026, 07:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,988
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: Saginaw 4 speed 10” press. Plate to 48 merc fly wheel

Gene,
I know Fort Wayne Clutch has had "bad experiences" but I've never seen or heard about any with South Bend Clutch, our local re-builder, who I've dealt with for many years.

I do agree...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-24-2026, 09:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,988
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: Saginaw 4 speed 10” press. Plate to 48 merc fly wheel

I know there are diaphragms that match the 3 1/8" Long style clutch bolt pattern on your Mercury flywheel. You can try NAPA that used to offer them, or clutch re-builders like Fort Wayne Clutch and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-06-2026, 06:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,595
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: Why a Resistor?

I've done some research based from written material on hand, namely Ford shop and service manuals, and think/hope the results will answer some of the questions on this post about coils.

Ford V8...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-16-2025, 06:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: Plumbing a single master cylinder

Plumb the switch first out of the master cylinder, then the rpv, BUT I would strongly suggest installing a mechanical brake light switch on the pedal bracket (assuming chassis mounted pedals) vs the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-30-2025, 08:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 933
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: Kultulz MIA?

I've had the same experience over the years with Kultulz on more than one occasion. I now follow some discussions he is involved with because of his "library of knowledge", but avoid any direct...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-14-2025, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 502
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: power brakes for 40 ford

Why do you think you need a booster?


I would caution the use of power assist with 4 wheel Bendix style servo drum brakes on low to mid-weight vehicles, like your '40, because touchy heavy...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-02-2025, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,329
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: Distribution Block Setup for Drum/Drum

Your original distribution block is an early disc/drum combination valve including proportioning and metering, and the "new" one you pictured is a later version of the same valve, and neither should...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-30-2025, 07:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 457
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: Help identifying generator mounts

The mount with the pin close to the center is the narrow belt location, while the one with the pin close to the front edge is for the wide belt.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-28-2025, 06:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 457
Posted By V8 Bob
Re: Help identifying generator mounts

Pretty sure '48 -'53 truck/'49 car wide belt vs '50-'53 car narrow belt brackets.
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