Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2026, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,105
Re: Running, idling, not driving
Squadron,
It was mentioned here above. Fuel quality could be the problem? Our car was hard to start and ran rough. Sprayed just a whiff of either in the carb while running and it smoothed right out...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-29-2026, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 115
Views: 52,645
Re: "lil red" 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente
56 and Ford folks,
We had guys pizza day at the shop. Weather still was not great. We tried to start the Comet, very hard to fire! Put in new points gaped them at .017 inch. No difference. Finally...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2026, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 600
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2026, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,504
Re: '51 crestline new to me
Farmertom, Guys,
Congratulations on the new car! We now need some pictures!
Not a shoebox fan but the hardtop Vic could grow on a guy! The 51 Vic hubcaps are what is on our 66 F100. They are going...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2026, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 120
Views: 22,327
Re: 34 trip
Lawrie,
Thank you very much for taking us along on your trip. I am sure you mad GB's day with the hulk of the Jailbar along the highway!
Stay safe as possible with the animals along the way!...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-25-2026, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,436
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-24-2026, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 115
Views: 52,645
Re: "lil red" 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente
Ford 56 and folks,
Had to go get some tools for the body work on the 66 floor pan. So I drove the Comet. I did not want to run good until completely warmed up. Driving on the road, well it still...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-24-2026, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,011
Re: 1966 f100
Guys,
This project shop truck needed some body work love. Drivers floor had a couple visible holes. Always worse after you get in there. Plan is to cut out bad and install new material....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-21-2026, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,011
Re: 1966 f100
Guys,
This is a good old truck as the PO described it. I have more pictures too.
Engine is a 351W crate engine Supposed to be 350 HP?? No documentation on that. But plenty of ponies for this old...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-20-2026, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,011
Re: 1966 f100
Folks,
I like the red one!
John and I are working on the 66. New rear bumper, king pins, Lokar shifter. Out testing on it today. It runs good. lots of wind noise. Its a project truck for sure....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-19-2026, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 115
Views: 52,645
Re: "lil red" 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente
Jim,
I agree on the improved braking and potential safety upgrades on the brakes! Our weather has not been great and Friend John and I have been working on my 66 F100 project truck.
Regards,
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2026, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 393
Views: 132,778
Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project
Folks,
Another sighting of Cindy, John's 42.
https://i.postimg.cc/yYjxcxDH/IMG-20260419-153356200-(1).jpg (https://postimages.org/)
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-18-2026, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,011
1966 f100
Ford folks,
Just a note here about our new project truck. A 1966 F100 coming out of Kentucky. Has some issues we are working on. Its a modified truck in many ways. ...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-18-2026, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 731
Re: 64 F100 master cylinder conversion
64Steve,
Yes as mentioned by miker98038, the Ford Truck Enthusiest forum FTE is a good resource for getting information on your brake conversion. Also just basic truck info too.
Your doing the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2026, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 2,392
Views: 649,103
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Mark,
Yes the 1966 Ford F100 was shipped from KY to upper PA late March. We have been learning about it ever since. It has issues as a lot of older units do. This turquoise truck has been modified...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2026, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 393
Views: 132,778
Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project
Folks,
John continues to improve his cars with NOS parts and lots of love. He drove his nice 48 business coupe over yesterday. I have conned him in to helping me on the 66 F100 in the background...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-16-2026, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 115
Views: 52,645
Re: "lil red" 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente
Folks,
Not much new here. Have most of the toys running for spring. Including Lil red!
https://i.postimg.cc/J7Z89DKH/IMG-20260416-101547473-HDR.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2026, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 3,884
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2026, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 393
Views: 132,778
Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project
Folks,
John brought Cindy over for a play day and she got new glasses! Fresh headlight buckets and some improvements for headlight adjustment. Pictures may be out of order....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2026, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 2,392
Views: 649,103
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Ford Folks,
Of all the vehicles we have this one starts the best and gives me the least problems.
Most of the Allis tractors did not start the first time. Spark or fuel. Ford tractor needed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2026, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 691
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2026, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 2,392
Views: 649,103
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Guys,
Just happened to stop by and it doesn't mean much but the thread count begins with Cheryl's numbers that we watch for 628....
Not much happening here, weather is just starting to get nice....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2026, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 14,486
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2026, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 2,392
Views: 649,103
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2026, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 2,392
Views: 649,103
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Guys,
We missed the boat on the very nice green on green 78 Ford F100 in NJ. The owner had someone walk up with a fist full of cash and that sealed the deal. I will have a big scab on my butt from...
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