Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2016, 09:54 AM
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Re: Firewall heater for 35 - 36 coupe
I plan on building a nice driver with a later flathead , have a 1950 Merc engine for it. The plan is a water heater , but I can convert from a gas to water unit. I do not want to run gas thru the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2016, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,844
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2016, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 57,714
Re: 36 glove box
Patience , some Barnes Distribution BD 7-77 penitrant & I was able to get the hinge free. Thanks for all your replies , another part saved.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2016, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,844
Firewall heater for 35 - 36 coupe
Looking for pictures of firewall heaters that were available & used on 35 -36 coupes. I have a couple of holes in the firewall that are not shown in the 35 -36 restoration book. Thinking there may...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2016, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 57,714
Re: 36 glove box
thanks willit stop .... I put penetrating oil on hinge , will just have to let it work.
I only have one spring in the center , early ford book states only roadster & phatons had one in center like...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2016, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 57,714
36 glove box
I'm working on my project 36 dash & the glove box door is stuck slightly open. I have removed it from the dash & trying to free it up. It appears the ends of the round hinge bar attached to the door...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2016, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 10,801
Re: Winfield Cams
When is a cam considered 3/4 & when is it considered a full race cam.
The cams we have talked about so far what are they considered?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2016, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 10,801
Re: Winfield Cams
flatjack9 ..... do you have any pictures of the od installed in your chassis , I have one of those overdrives , sounds like yours is the .78 version from behind the 302V8.
motordr .... where is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2016, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 10,801
Re: Winfield Cams
Flatjack9 ..... your motor is a 276 with the SU-1A what else has been done to it.
What rear end gear , rear tire size & overdrive unit is in your coupe , 22 mpg is good for a flathead.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2016, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 10,801
Re: Winfield Cams
Pete ....... I guess copies of copies have created different grinds that are labeled SU1A'S but have become different than the original grind , so the original grind is not a good street cam.
Would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2016, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 10,801
Winfield Cams
What application would you use the following Winfield cams in , SU-1R & Su-1A , heavy car or light car.
What modifications are required to the engine to get the most out of each cam.
Are they...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2016, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,397
Re: 36 cabriolet instrument panel
Are the dash mounting holes in different locations. Does any one have a picture showing the cabriolet dash. The 35/36 Early Ford book shows & says very little about the dashs in these cars ........
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2016, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,397
36 cabriolet instrument panel
Is the only difference between the closed car instrument panel & the cabriolet instrument panel the windshield crank hole.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2015, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 62
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2015, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,386
Re: dropped axle, split bones install questions.
37 , you stated a superbell dropped axle , but did not say tube or I beam. If it is a tube they recommend a 4 bar setup as the split wishbones on a tube can cause the tube axle to twist & put stress...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2015, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,578
Re: 1935 Ford Front Seats-Dimensions
X2 what Uncle Buck states.
The metal base of the 4dr seat is the same as the coupe metal base.
The lower metal side connection plate attached to the coupe side wood is different , but I believe...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2014, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,464
Re: installing an 8ba into 36 coupe
Thanks everyone for the information , lot of knowledge on this forum.
I did use the search function as I knew this question had been asked before , but as others have said nothing came up using the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2014, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,464
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2014, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,312
Re: 46 to 48 convertible top information
Thanks for all the information .. the power top is in operation , I use it & assist manually as well.
Appears there has been top boot size issues with different companies.
Attached are some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2014, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,312
46 to 48 convertible top information
Did Ford have an instruction manual on the proper way to fold the power top down?
Does anyone have a copy of it?
Where should the top/irons be when down , level or slightly above the deck?
I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2014, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,479
Re: how hot is hot
Bill .... are you using water only or antifreeze mix ... My 47 convertible was running hot & boiling over , have 4.11 gear in the rear end .... noticed calcium in the radiator & read on the ford barn...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2014, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,986
Re: 3.54 rear gear in 46 to 48 convertible
Thanks for all the replys ..... I updated my profile ... Bruce , the Tom McCahill road test is a good read on the difference ... appears the 3.54 may not be the best overall choice for this car as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2014, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,986
3.54 rear gear in 46 to 48 convertible
Is anyone using a 3.54 rear gear in a 46 to 48 convertible? Is this car to heavy for this gear? Like to hear any Pro or cons. The car has a 4.11 installed in now ..... Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2014, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,080
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2014, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,746
Re: 47 Ford Trunk emblem
Thanks Old Henry , I will make up some stainless mounting plates with studs/bolts & try silver soldering or tack welding them in. They look to be 1/4 inch studs/bolts.
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