Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2026, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 985
Re: 1937 big truck panel
Yes, I can take it, and I have at least one big regret about a vehicle I did not act upon in about 1990, so I fully understand the ramifications. I have dug myself into a hole I can't get out of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2026, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 985
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2026, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 3,260
Re: In memory of Lawson Cox
He shared much knowledge and wisdom with us, along with a good dose of humor thrown in. A spokesperson for 'Southern Hospitality'. My he rest in peace.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2026, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,247
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2026, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 985
Re: 1937 big truck panel
I already can see that it's perfect. Well maybe the seats arent correct.... Where's Truly Vintage Jim? :)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2026, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 985
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2026, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 985
Re: 1937 big truck panel
I have a good running 59ab and a T9 all set to go. Problem being I'd get obsessed with it, spend a year making it go, then it sits in the shed to keep that paint outa the rain. Really no fun to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2026, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 2,392
Views: 648,917
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Chris, My '92 F350 isn't really considered an old truck out here, but I get Vintage Truck magazine and people in the East rust belt are restoring stuff like this. I still remember vividly when I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2026, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 663
Re: Starter button explaination
I think some of the confusion comes from the fact that many starter solenoids in common use require a 'hot' connection to the small post to get the solenoid to do it's click and energize the starter....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2026, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,866
Re: 1932 Barn Find!
Are you saying the video you saw featured the car in this thread? Either way, can you post link to it?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2026, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 2,392
Views: 648,917
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2026, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,598
Re: Sold 36 Cabriolet
When I was pretty new to the hobby and maybe my early 40s I got to be friends with a guy in Seattle who had a virtual fleet of early V8 trucks, One time on a visit he really wanted me to consider...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2026, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 601
Views: 325,220
Re: Truck based woody
I bought a can yesterday... No kidding. Our two hardware stores carry a limited selection so when I saw that had that dull green in I bought a can. On my green tonner (current avatar) needs touch up...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2026, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 601
Views: 325,220
Re: Truck based woody
Another thumbs up to 'Pete the Illustrator' for making the woody logbook come alive! Since this thread chronicles the transformation from beater pickup to driveable woody, I suppose it's time to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2026, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 601
Views: 325,220
Re: Truck based woody
Never been a big sports guy. Growing up in Seattle we had the Rainiers minor league baseball and the unlimited Hydroplanes. Our two sports. My dad always took us to the hydros. But... As a Seattle...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2026, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 601
Views: 325,220
Re: Truck based woody
Went for a Sunday drive this afternoon, but my wife wanted to be home by 3:30 for some kinda football game on the TV. Sheesh, I was just starting to have fun!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2026, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 276
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2026, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,325
Re: This is how you sell a Ford …
They bought the lack of restoration. How many times have we seen on the antiques road show. "This is a beautiful mid 1700s (chair/rifle/desk/...) If your parents hadn't...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2026, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 308
Re: 1946 Mercury Truck/grille
My guess is that they would be interchangable. Especially so if you are good at filling holes. Are you going from merc grille to ford jailbars or vice versa?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2026, 12:58 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,333
Re: What is this "vise"?
I also liked the grooves for the JB. Kinda like a keyway and far more gluing surface. And the escape hole was an excellent addition. In my 20's I did some side work with pattern making for a small...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2026, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,333
Re: What is this "vise"?
If you drill and tap the parts for yor special bolts, Then grind out your recesses for epoxy, you might get the best of both worlds. Belt AND suspenders.... Then hit the repair with a cheap Harbor...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2026, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,145
Re: A nice pair of 36's
I just sent it to an old friend of mine. He started driving 18 wheelers built for hauling lime when he was just outa high school. We did a lot of old truck and one lung engine stuff over the years,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2026, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,333
Re: What is this "vise"?
Very clever, yes, buy it. Get there early. There are serious vise collectors out there with multiple rows of different brands, sizes and configirations bolted down to long workbenches. I was gonna...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2026, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,145
Re: A nice pair of 36's
I went to the Gold King Mine website... Guy's name isn't Don King, It's Don Robertson. Don King was a fight promoter. :) Don Robertson is a guy who has good taste in cool ol' stuff.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2026, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,145
Re: A nice pair of 36's
Al, It wasn't me. Just found this an hour ago. Looks like this video was made in the 90's or so. I'm not good at faces, but I think this is Don King who owns the Gold King Mine. I had seen his name...
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