Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2023, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 9,576
Re: Title Woe’s
For the Ford Barn folks in Connecticut, I fellow Ford enthusiast was able to receive a CT title for his 1934 Ford Pickup. He was kind enough to document the procedure and share it for anyone in CT...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2023, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 795
Re: 1936 Ford Clutch Replacement Procedure?
I’ve done it both ways. Pulling the engine and pulling the rear end. I personally find it a little easier to pull the rear end. However if you pull the engine you can also pull it with the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2023, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 9,576
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2023, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 9,576
Re: Title Woe’s
Title in Hand!
It only took countless phone calls to the Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Connecticut and Virginia DMV offices, hours on hold and countless explanations to different people each time I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2022, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 9,576
Re: Title Woe’s
Here’s an update on my title woes. I have spent several hours talking to the Virginia, Idaho, Washington State and Oregon DMV’s. I was able to get some history on my car and the car out of Oregon. My...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2022, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 9,576
Re: Title Woe’s
Tanks everyone for your response. I will keep you posted on my progress.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-13-2022, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 9,576
Re: Title Woe’s
Thanks for the reply, I will keep you posted to see how things turn out.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-13-2022, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 9,576
Title Woe’s
I have a 1936 Ford Roadster that I purchased from a friend in Idaho 8 years ago. The car came with a clear title. At the time I lived in Connecticut and they do not issue titles for cars older than...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2022, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,695
Re: Turn signals
http://turnswitch.com/Turnsignal.htm
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2022, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 9,928
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2021, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 984
Help in identifying a Columbia 2 speed rear
If you are looking for a certain year? All Columbia internals are interchangeable with all years. The only difference between the years are the axle housings and axles lengths. You can use any year...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2021, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,230
Re: Garage Propane heater use?
In my town, the local fire department has been very helpful with these types of concerns. They would much rather be proactive than reactive. A call to your local fire department might yield some good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2021, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,471
1941 Ford Tail Lights
It looks like it is, however these tail lights were also used on 1948 through 1956 Ford Panel Trucks, so they might have been produced by more than one manufacturer with a slightly different mold...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2021, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,471
Re: 1941 Ford Tail Lights
You can always get lenses with the blue dots in the correct place. I ran these for many years until I switched to LED tail lights.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2021, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,368
Re: Motor Mount Replacements for 40
Bob Drake sells longer motor mount bolts.
https://bobdrake.com/products/1932-48-car-1932-51-pickup-motor-mount-bolt-long?_pos=1&_sid=4889be6f5&_ss=r
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2021, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,471
1941 Ford Tail Lights
To answer your question, there are left and right tail lights. In your pictures the tail light with the blue dot lens is mounted on the wrong side. It should be on the opposite fender. If you remove...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2021, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,820
'40 Brake Drums
I just went through an issue with replacing my front brake drums on my 41 Ford. I thought a brake job would be a straight forward job, right?
I found a set of new drums at Hershey at a great price....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2021, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,675
Re: Brakes
I liked the kits from ECI.
https://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/early_ford_discbrake_conversions.html
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-20-2021, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 48,335
Re: Hello new member 1936 sedan with ?s
Welcome to the forum!
There are several ways to lower your car depending on how much time and effort you want to put in to get the desired look and handling you want. You might do some research on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2021, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,570
Re: Banjo oil recommendation
The OEM recommends 140W for warmer climates and 90W for colder climates. Modern gear oil it’s multi weight. I’ve been using 85w-140W for many years with no issues. I also use 75w-90W in my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-29-2021, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 676
Re: Fuel Pump leak after Rebuild
Looking at your pictures, I can’t tell if there are lock washers under the screw heads. I’ve used them on my pump.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-29-2021, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,095
Re: Theft Prevention Ideas??
1. I use a battery cut off solenoid attached to a remote door lock module. I use the key fob to disconnect the battery.
2. I also use the original steering lock that also locks the ignition...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2021, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,688
Re: Rear Axle Shock Mounts
This modification originally came from another member on the Ford Barn or the HAMB. After some research and thought I decided that this was my best option for me to put tube shocks on my car. I was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2021, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,688
Rear Axle Shock Mounts
I agree. They are also not designed for 35 & 36 rear ends. I had to make my own as to my knowledge there was nothing on the market that worked for those years....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2021, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,851
Re: Running cooler - does this make sense?
This might explain some things. I use the pumps from Bob Drake and it did noticeably lower the running temperature of my engine.
https://youtu.be/TxhexnjdRs8
Others swear by these rebuilt pumps....
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