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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-08-2022, 06:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,429
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: 36 pickup interior

Lawson you cannot buy a kit anymore. The last place that sold a kit was closed down recently by Turn5 productions when they bought Ecklers.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2020, 11:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,028
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: 600/16 Tires

I tried this on a '35 and it was still a very tight fit for the spare tire cover.

* this is Seth and I just realized I was logged in under my dad's name on his PC.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2018, 10:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,490
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: Av gas & reg gas

Sorry that message was from me. Didn't realize Seth was logged in on this computer.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-26-2017, 10:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,927
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: Overheating 8ba

Don I had similar problem with my 59a engine this spring. We checked all the previous mentioned things. Lastly removed the radiator which had already been boiled by a shop took it to a different...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-23-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 30,431
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: Great northern route 2

Frank it was a pleasure meeting you yesterday evening. I have followed your trip from the start. You are one courageous bas I mean son of a gun. Seth and I dream of such a trip. Hope to see you in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-01-2014, 07:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,372
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: My Biggest Fear

A car club members wife jokingly asks the members of our club if they will be going to the funeral or the auction when her husband passes. They will likely be held on the same day.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-21-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 26,759
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: 2014 Central National Meet EFV-8 C/A

Seth and I just might make it only 2 hours away.
Forum: Early V8 11-07-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 701
Posted By tom/illinois
power steering '51 pick-up

Need all components to put power steering on a '51 pick-up. Pump, pulleys, brkts. etc. '52 parts should work. 618-713-4500
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,695
Posted By tom/illinois
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,471
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: Honk if you like Cracker Barrel

Ditto that Tim but I always have cornbread. Yum Yum.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-16-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,695
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: Autolite Spark Plugs

What's wrong with 216's in aluminum heads?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,876
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: Coker classics or Diamondback?

Yep. Cokers are for trailer queens only.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2013, 11:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,770
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: A Ford Trimotor plane moving freight and an incredible Trimotor film

Took a ride in a Tri motor a couple of years ago in St.Louis, was quite a thrill. Will never forget it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-04-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,237
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: Cheap Internal Upgrades?

I too would like to hear more about o2 sensors and A/F meters.
Forum: Early V8 12-01-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,058
Posted By tom/illinois
Mercury hubcaps

WTB set of Mercury hubcaps '46-'48 Mercury. phone 618-713-4500.
Forum: Early V8 12-01-2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 857
Posted By tom/illinois
Mercury hub caps

WTB a set of hubcaps for '46-'48 Mercury. phone 618-713-4500
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-24-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,619
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: 6 volt change to 12 volt (pros and cons)

5th Avenue in Kansas will fix you up Funky Ford. Google it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-10-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,307
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: '39 commercial radiators

Looks exactly like the one in my sons '39 we rebuilt last year (pick-up). Had it repaired at a old time shop west of Chicago, did a good job.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-10-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,348
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: Light switch trouble

Old Henry I would have used W49 on my switch if I had it available, but with your help it now works great. Thanks Henry and Fordbarn.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-08-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,276
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: 12 volt

3340 you don't need to change the starter it will work fine on 12 volt. It cranks so much faster so the engine starts quicker, you really don't have the starter engaged very long at all. Now if for...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-07-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,276
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: 12 volt

Do you know how many amps the heater fan motor draws, maybe I can use this votage reducer.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-07-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,276
Posted By tom/illinois
12 volt

Switched my '47 to 12volt. Installed voltage drops on gauges put on 12volt alternator, changed coil and all bulbs everything seems to work fine. What can I do to the heater fan motor to make it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-02-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,348
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: Light switch trouble

Thanks Old Henry I'll give it a try again later this week.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-01-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,348
Posted By tom/illinois
Re: Light switch trouble

Hi Ken. Is the horseshoe clip a separate piece from the switch itself, if so then thats what's missing.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-01-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,348
Posted By tom/illinois
Light switch trouble

Having trouble with my light switch pulling all the way out. Did this when I got the car 4 years ago ('47 tudor sedan). Replaced the switch then but that didn't fix it. You just have to feel your...
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