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Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 03-16-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 349
Posted By John Gibson
Re: Hot Rod Engine

The museum also displays a 1926 Touring car built at the old Ford factory in Jacksonville, Florida!
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 03-14-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 349
Posted By John Gibson
Hot Rod Engine

Here’s a nice photo of a 1926 Model T engine with a Miller overhead valve racing engine in the Brumos Museum, Jacksonville, FL. It’s one mile from Mayo Clinic so if you happen to be in the area it’s...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,370
Posted By John Gibson
Re: Proposed New Fordbarn Forum: Non US Ford Based Flathead Era

Thanks to this thread I found a set of “Made in Canada” cylinder heads, numbers 40-6049 & 40-6050! Thanks Ford Barn & Ron.
JG
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,370
Posted By John Gibson
Re: Proposed New Fordbarn Forum: Non US Ford Based Flathead Era

Hello All,
I kind of like my 1933 Canadian built cabriolet. Canadian built Fords are fairly scarce these days. I’m still looking for a set of “Made in Canada” cylinder heads for it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-11-2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 682
Posted By John Gibson
Re: 1938 Ford ?

ThirdGen will have the correct rivets for the clip. Much better than a pop rivet.
Forum: Early V8 01-17-2024, 05:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 183
Posted By John Gibson
Canadian Heads

I am looking for a good usable pair of ‘Made in Canada’ cylinder heads for a 1933 V-8.

Thanks,
John
Forum: Early V8 01-17-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 167
Posted By John Gibson
WTB Canadian Heads

I am looking for a good usable pair of ‘Made in Canada’ cylinder heads for a 1933 V-8.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-24-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By John Gibson
Interesting Comparison

I went to a small monthly car show at the Sea Island Lodge yesterday and drove my 36 Phaeton. Another member brought his 35 Phaeton hot rod and it was interesting to see the differences. His body...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,109
Posted By John Gibson
Re: Seeking troubleshooting experience

Number one culprit is the condenser!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-11-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,461
Posted By John Gibson
Mecum Mitchell Collection

Results of the Mitchell Collection at the Mecum Kissimmee auction last weekend. Many of the cars were older AACA winners.
1934 wagon. $30,800
1934 Roadster. $55,000
1935 Phaeton $23,100. AACA ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2023, 06:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,474
Posted By John Gibson
Re: chrome polish

Website is:
Chromeit.us
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-09-2023, 05:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 959
Posted By John Gibson
Insurance that works

I’m thinking of hiding “Airtags” in both of my old Fords. It’s really cheap insurance that actually works and would take you right to the correct location in the event of a stolen vehicle. The gas...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-03-2023, 06:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,893
Posted By John Gibson
Re: Generator Noise

HF sells a really nice stethoscope for a few bucks that has a long rod on it. Works much better than a long screwdriver and makes isolating weird noises a breeze!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 653
Posted By John Gibson
Re: 5 25 023.jpg

I have a 33 intake manifold with an adapter to mount a Stromberg 97. Works great! I have a correct rebuilt 33 Detroit Lubricator that I’m into North of five Benjamin’s! A correct 32-33 fuel pump...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-21-2023, 04:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,342
Posted By John Gibson
Re: 35 Phaeton in Europe

I spotted this one in Burma in 1982
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-11-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By John Gibson
33 Cabriolet Door Striker

The striker plate on the drivers side door of my 33 Cabriolet is very loose. I’ve tried to tighten it up but it appears that I probably have either a stripped bolts, stripped cage nuts or both. It...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-02-2023, 06:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,873
Posted By John Gibson
Re: 45% Vinegar

Some Ace Hardware stores have 45% Vinegar in stock!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-13-2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By John Gibson
Re: Convertible Rear Window

Model A Ford rear window is quite close sizewise and is usually available.
John
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-02-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,238
Posted By John Gibson
Garage Lift

I’ve started the foundation work for a 30x40x12 steel garage that’s long overdue. I’m thinking of putting a lift in it but my internet searches show many of them are made overseas and I would rather...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-01-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,562
Posted By John Gibson
Re: Fuel pressure

Fuel pump pressure is controlled by the large spring under the diaphragm. I rebuilt the pump on my 33 using a new spring and found out it was putting out over 5 pounds of pressure and was...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-27-2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,158
Posted By John Gibson
Re: 1939 ford convertible dash my search is over

37 through 39 open cars and wagon dashes are the same.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-07-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,212
Posted By John Gibson
Re: Remember!

I spent 5 years in Asia 79-84 working the various refugee camps as an INS officer. Went to visit many WWII graves in the PI, Burma, etc. The gravestone that is one of the toughest on me emotionally...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-05-2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,159
Posted By John Gibson
Re: Restoration Radiator Cap

Depending on how deep the dents are a jewelers laser welder could either fill them or attach a stainless wire to pull the dent out. No need to disassemble it at all.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-05-2022, 12:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,646
Posted By John Gibson
Re: My daughter tries driving my 3 on the tree..

I have twin daughters, now 38, and one of them wanted to buy a manual shift Mercedes coupe but she couldn’t drive it. We spent a couple of days for her to learn how to drive my old Suzuki Samurai and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-05-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,092
Posted By John Gibson
Re: V8 Ford as Henry built it

I read the Ford Barn everyday and I got one of the nine books. $30 with free shipping, pretty good deal considering some on FleaBay are in the Ben Franklin range plus shipping!
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