Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2026, 12:58 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,220
Re: 6v canister style coils. do they exist?
Not an ignition expert, but have run many of our fords on either 6v and 12v. When I choose to run a vehicle on it's original 6v system I always retain the positive ground aspect as well. When I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2026, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,476
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2026, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 582
Re: Kudos to Krylon
A couple years back when I went about mating a T5 to an 8ba Gary helped me over the phone with my less expensive 1" plate and hogshead conversion even though it meant he would not be making a sale on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2026, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 800
Re: 3rd gear noise
The last sentence coupled with the photo in post#8 makes a very good argument for sourcing NOS or NORS bearings, no matter how hard they are to find. And this applies to far more parts than just...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2026, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 412
Re: ‘36 pickup inner door bottoms?
Then he must be the owner. I did not know he had an actual business, but I guess I never asked. I don't even know where in Washington he is located. Hopefully he can help you out.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2026, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 412
Re: ‘36 pickup inner door bottoms?
Here's a thread by oldgold360. The photos speak for themselves. From this link you should be able to PM him.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=298830&highlight=oldgold360
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2026, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 412
Re: ‘36 pickup inner door bottoms?
Really though, Old Gold is the guy to contact. Not only a master of automotive sheet metal forming, but his specialty is '35 and '36 pickups patch panels.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2026, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 877
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2026, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,307
Re: Fordbarn.com is under bot attack...
I'm so computer illiterate that to me 'reinstalling chrome' is a job that real car painters need to do after the paint dries. Around my place we just switch to a smaller brush and cut neatly around...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2026, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 877
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2026, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 560
Re: Making my 32 for the open road now
Sounds like a neatly placed pair of gas strut lift stays are in order. Unfortunately I see much trial and error in the fitment. Once again, if we are gonna continue to enjoy our Fords, some old rules...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2026, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,307
Re: Fordbarn.com is under bot attack...
I notice that the 3 second bot-check 'Are you a human' thing we saw yesterday is no longer coming up when I enter the site. Is this the same for all of you?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2026, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 877
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2026, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 877
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2026, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 877
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2026, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,131
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2026, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 560
Re: Making my 32 for the open road now
Go for all of it! Me? I like the mudflaps, but not a fan of fender skirts. Way too hard to put the tire chains on. With no more of them pesky judges looking over your shoulder, it's your turn to be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2026, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,131
Re: 1938 Ford Farm Truck Barn Find
I think that since we are all here to discuss Fords from the flathead era, we use the term 'big trucks' to differentiate between Ford's half tons and their higher capacity brothers, the one tons, 1...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2026, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,307
Re: Fordbarn.com is under bot attack...
I think it's short for 'Robot'. Apparently there are these tiny little robots that bad guys send into our computors and they make a mess of the place. At least they aren't 12' tall with an atomic ray...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2026, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,131
Re: 1938 Ford Farm Truck Barn Find
Welcome to the Fordbarn, I'm one of those big truck enthusiasts that was hinted at earlier. Your truck and your 'restoration' plan are both spot on in my book. My first FH V8 vehicle was a '38 one...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2026, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 413
Re: Interior trim screws
I got mine in stainless from a West Marine store. Slotted oval head. I was driving my 47 pickup turned woodie on the mainland, so I was able to run one out to the parking lot and test it. My plan was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2026, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 421
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2026, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 608
Re: flat head assembly
I have both of the books that McGarret posted. They were my first two. I think I have 5 now, but those are good to cross reference with. Now, how about some pictures of your car. We love V8 car pics!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2026, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 985
Re: 1937 big truck panel
Your dad lived in an amazing time period. He was 8 when the Wright Brothers flew. When did he die? The innovations he saw...... Mind boggling.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2026, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 985
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