Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 11:26 AM
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Re: 1985 ford AOD trans.
It is upshift and downshifts that occur or don’t occur at the correct time. The Transgo shift kit is very easy to install by anyone who knows how to use tools. The kit changes the shifts so they...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2021, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 595
Re: 1985 ford AOD trans.
I put an 86 AOD ‘53 with with an Speedway Adaptor and Lockar linkage. Works great. Gotta be careful and set the throttle pressure correctly or you can burn up the trans.
Also, pay attention to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2021, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,006
Re: Electric steering
I did a Unisteer on my’ ‘53 Customline and used the original column shift. Takes a little time to figure out, but well worth the journey. Also put in a switch that varies the steering pressure. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2021, 11:10 AM
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Forum: Early V8
11-28-2020, 06:09 PM
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Forum: Early V8
11-27-2020, 06:36 PM
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1934 Ford Grille
New, still in box, 1934 Ford Grille, Bob Drake repo. Never used it in any way.
Price is $3500.00 plus shipping.
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Forum: Early V8
11-27-2020, 06:35 PM
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1934 Grille
New, still in box, 1934 Ford Grille, Bob Drake repo. Never used it in any way.
Price is $3500.00 plus shipping.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2020, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,110
Re: Steering wheel help
I have $1200 in my wheel including recasting, repairing and Chroming the horn ring. Most horn rings do not come with the horn blowing mechanism and one has to be careful when buying one. Also, the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2020, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,110
Re: Steering wheel help
I have $1200 in my wheel including recasting, repairing and Chroming the horn ring. Most horn rings do not come with the horn blowing mechanism and one has to be careful when buying one. Also, the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2020, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,110
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2020, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,110
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2020, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,110
Re: Steering wheel help
It’s a 53-54 Ford Accessory Steering Wheel. Looks like the center hub has been modified for earlier Ford steering shaft, like your 35, with a keyway. Not worth much in current condition especially...
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Forum: Late V8
11-10-2020, 12:23 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2020, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: 34 door window glass
Patience and someone helping will work. Just replaced the regulator in my 33 and was a huge hassle until my wife came and held the glass while I positioned the regulator. Glass assembly will come...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-04-2020, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: automatic trans and the 8cm engine
You can use an AOD with a Speedway Adaptor Kit which includes all that you will need in addition to that transmission. I bought a used adaptor kit on EBay. An AOD is a reasonably easy install with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2020, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,162
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2020, 04:17 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2020, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: 52 Flathead Radiator
US Radiators are a great build, cool well, good service and good quality. Looks OEM and you can choose your personal options. Highly recommended. I am very pleased as it keeps my A/C equipped...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2020, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 17
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Re: radial tires
I love these guys. Great service and quality tires. I had my whites over one year and while doing the rear brakes last month, a bubble was discovered on the inside of one tire. I sent a photo and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2020, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,441
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2020, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,441
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2020, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,994
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2020, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,994
Re: AOD to flathead
3:55 is debatable as a good ratio for and AOD without a kit. Check ratio before running. Putting in a kit afterwards is so messy, I know!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2020, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,994
Re: AOD to flathead
Suggest you adjust the throttle pressure as best you can before driving or pay someone to come out and adjust. The company that rebuilt my AOD did that at no charge. However, I would have paid. Also...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2020, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,994
Re: AOD to flathead
I put an AOD in my ‘53 8ba (Speedway Adapter) and used stars on Flex to Crank bolts. Used an Econoline 6 cyl flex plate and re-centered the holes. Used a modified late starter and ground the block. ...
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