Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2024, 07:40 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2024, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 471
Re: 1932 3W Door Check Strap
The T style rubber door strap slides in through the wooden B pillar from the back side. Unfortunately the aftermarket straps are mostly rubber causing
them to severely stretch. Original ones had...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2024, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,215
Re: Bead blasting 33 hood
Sounds about right. Doing a complete hood requires a lot of time, especially the louvers.
Wander why the latch wasn't removed.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2023, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,578
Re: 1935 Ford "expert" question
I rather doubt they would place a sticker on each side. Makes perfect
sense they would place it on the dip stick side. Rarely do you open the
other hood side. You would think quality control would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-29-2023, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 972
Re: 48 Mercury hand brake
That's exactly what I did. The spring is too long binding before forcing the arm to
move the shoe. Either cut off some of the spring or better yet do what Rich did and
move the retainer clip....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2023, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,312
Re: woodgrained window-moulding screws?
Those cupped washers work well but were not used originally. As David stated
it is not necessary to cinch those screws. I roll the screw in wax first. Does not gall,
easy clean up and threads in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2023, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,758
Re: Another 32 Ford question
David is right. The 7/16 bolt is sitting at a slight angle to the frame. I have a original
2dr 3w and 5w all with original firewalls, (dash). All have bolts at a slight angle. My
brookville 3w body...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2023, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,198
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2023, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,198
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2023, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,198
32 hood hinge problem solved
After trying center 32 hood hinges from several venders, I took the
advice from a ford barner and reached out to Rootlieb. Tryed one of their
hinges. Fits perfectly. Fits both their reproduction...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2023, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 841
Re: 32 hood hinge
Thanks, i'll check with Rootlieb. David, great idea about cutting down later hinge.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2023, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 841
32 hood hinge
I have six reproduction 32 hood hinges from various venders. They're all
narrower than the original. Original ones measure between .750 to .760 inches.
The repops measure .720 in width. This causes...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2023, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 453
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Forum: Early V8
01-19-2023, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,165
32 Ford 3 W for sale
Original Nevada car. Restored early 1980's . Nice straight body and fenders. No rust. Nice upholstering. Rumble seat. Hydraulic brakes added. 1937 Flathead with block off plates 32 heads correct wood...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2022, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 716
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2022, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 716
early oil pump
I have a 37 flathead engine with a worn out oil pump.
looking to replace it with a melling pump. The pickup tube
interferes with the splash tray. Am I to assume I need to
cut out portions of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2022, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 768
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2022, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 768
32 rear spare tire cover challenge
I've placed the B-1395-A black tire cover on the tire face and wrapped
the tire tread with the chrome cover. It has a small hole at each end.
Is there a spring or something that holds the tire...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2022, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,106
Re: original 1932 ford pickup PROBLEM!!
Here's a short list,
Bent wheels, loose bearings, bad shocks, wrong alignment, loose wishbone,
tie rod balls out of round broken spring or loose, worn steering box,
broken front...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2022, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,648
Re: 32 3w
David, Thanks for the picture. I cut my three rubber pieces out of a 33 front
mat. Looks to be the right color. I was concerned about a lack of beading on
the foot rest and starter rod. I had...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2022, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,483
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2022, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 580
Re: Spring shackle replacement
Yes, without grease. The bushing sits tight in the spring eye. the only movement
is the shackle pit to bushing. Lack of grease plus years of dirt can ware through the
bushing right into the spring...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2022, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,648
Re: 32 3w
Tom, yes i have the carpet edge pieces in place. Don't remember seeing edgewater on
the K member. Of interest is the original wood filler pieces between the B pillar and
seat. It had the original...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2022, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,648
Re: 32 3w
Tom, my Vin# is 200647. I believe it to be the original body to the frame. My
daughter inlaw is helping me with posting pictures. I'm not tecky at all. A fellow
V8 club member helped me find this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2022, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,648
32 3w
Just putting the final touches on my 3w. Need to paint the belt moulding
and pinstriped. Purchased it from the son of a ww2 vet that past away
at 93. He ran out of time before he could finish it....
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