Forum: Early V8
06-11-2023, 10:13 PM
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Forum: Early V8
06-03-2023, 08:00 PM
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Forum: Early V8
06-01-2023, 03:06 PM
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1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Convertible
1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Convertible
-Car has been in my family since 1969
-Frame off restoration
-32,xxx original miles
Additional details below
Thanks,
Brian
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2022, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2022, 02:30 PM
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Views: 477
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2022, 02:28 PM
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Views: 477
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2022, 09:39 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2022, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,717
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2022, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,717
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2022, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,717
Re: Adding a Coolant Overflow Tank
What brand tank/cap is everyone going with? My goal would be a solution that I could remove (I don't want to drill any holes). Pics would be great.
Thanks!
-Brian
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2022, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Ceramic coating on stock paint
Yes Sir that’s it…for clear coated cars it works great…I use a clay mit before I apply it…I need to do more research on non-clear coated cars…my ‘50 will only see sunny days so the set it and forget...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2022, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,097
Re: Ceramic coating on stock paint
Google - "Most professional detailers swear by using a polishing compound and orbital polishers as the best way to remove a newer ceramic coating"
Doing a quick search I don't think that is an...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2022, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,097
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2022, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,097
Re: Ceramic coating on stock paint
I use the Griots Ceramic Spray on everything else...thinking about getting the car detailed/ceramic once it's back from the shop for it's spring debut (only took 30 years)...wasn't sure if there was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2022, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-29-2021, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,124
Re: 1950 Convertible Boot Top
I do have some extra material from the top but I’m not sure it is enough for a boot…matching the interior brown would be interesting too…the local NOVA club sent me a number of good upholsterer...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2021, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: 1950 Convertible Boot Top
I’ll have to do some research on shops here but that is probably the best option…do the covers typically match the top?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2021, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 6
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1950 Convertible Boot Top
I've looked everywhere in my Early V-8 Club book for the correct Boot Top color but I can't find it. The top is Grey-Tan and the current Boot Top matches the Sundland Beige exterior, but I'd prefer...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2021, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,026
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2021, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,026
Re: 1950 Radiator Options
good points...the US Radiators are copper and brass so that's good
it's very humid here...heat soak in any car is terrible during the hot months not that I'll be taking it out in peak sun...I need...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-24-2021, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 7
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1950 Radiator Options
Instead of repairing my stock radiator, are the benefits of a 4-core (looking at a US Radiator from Shoebox Central) worth the extra money? I'm not so much concerned with the price as I am with the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2021, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 23
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Re: Optima 6V Battery Mounting Options
Latest in the battery adventures...I got a case off of ebay per a forum member's suggestion (perfect!), then ordered the factory hold down kit from Shoebox Central and stupidly I did not account for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2021, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 0
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Random
Has anyone suggested putting together a "How To" section with photos/links to videos etc?
-Brian
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2021, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 517
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2021, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 517
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