Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2021, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: 1932 Carburetor adaptor
At one time I was searching for a carb adapter for my original '32 V8 intake and found that I could use an adapter made by Trans-Dapt. TRANS-DAPT 2025 Carburetor Adapter. These are listed on Ebay...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2020, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 652
Re: Thoughts on wiring a basic '32 hot rod
Hi Tim,
Sounds like a real nice ride!
A word of caution...Some states require 2 taillights IF the vehicle has been modified from it's original configuration. I don't know what the requirements...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2020, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 777
Re: Antique aooga horn repair shop
You can also check with Alan Greenleaf in New Jersey. He does great work on these Model A & B horns. He is a vendor in the F.B. Swap Meet. Just do a search in the Model A Swap Meet for Alan...
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Forum: Early V8
12-06-2020, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 140
1948 Ford Super Deluxe Fordor
I am listing this real nice 1948 Ford Super Deluxe Fordor for a fellow club member who has health issues.
About the car: The car has been driven about 62,300 miles. It has a Manual Transmission,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2020, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,353
Re: 1932 Ford Frame - "false shaped panel"
Speaking of interesting metal work...Did you notice the top on the 5W Coupe in post #10? Is it me, or does it look a little "domed"? Perhaps it's just an optical illusion! Nice cars though!
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Forum: Early V8
11-24-2020, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 249
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2020, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,154
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2020, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,128
Re: Another Huge Loss to me
So Sorry to hear of your dad's passing! It's great that you shared a lot together! May he rest in peace!
Stay Safe,
Pat
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2020, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 977
Re: Instrument Panel Lamp
Ryan, Yes..the light mounts to the center screw in the dash rail. You place the mount on the center screw from behind the rail and add a nut. See the blue lines which point to the screw head and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-19-2020, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 977
Re: Instrument Panel Lamp
Y-Blockhead & Bill Cilker, Thanks so much for the pictures. What I have is a mixture of '30 parts. The dash rail appears to be the later '30 rail and the metal strip that it is bolted to is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-19-2020, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 977
Re: Instrument Panel Lamp
Mister Moose, Thanks for your reply. My '30 is the later design with the light above the cluster in the rail. I have the round speedometer. I believe I may have a mixture of 1930 parts in that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-18-2020, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 977
Re: Instrument Panel Lamp
Speaking of dash light switches...Can anyone post a picture of their installed dash light switch on a 30-31 closed car? When I install my dash light using the center dash screw as the mounting...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2020, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,497
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Forum: Early V8
11-14-2020, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 243
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2020, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,113
Re: 4 post lifts
I have had a Backyard Buddy lift for many years with no problems. Perhaps the safest 4-post lift on the market. They are a bit pricey. I believe I paid around $3,200 fifteen years ago. Purchased...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-05-2020, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,119
Re: Model A's & Airplanes
Not a Model A...but these pictures were taken at Grimes Field in Urbana, OH. Our Ford club met there for a "Fly In" of vintage planes. This plane is a B-25 I believe.
Pat
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2020, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,243
Re: A Lazy Sunday Drive in a Model A
In 1987 I enrolled in a Video Production class at the University of Cincinnati and part of our final grade (big part) was based on a video we each had to produce. I chose to video driving my '32...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2020, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,778
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2020, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,243
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2020, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 875
Re: '32 Rear hood latch location
You might look at this "vertical" style hood latch. It is available in black or chrome (S.S.?). You can also purchase aluminum mounting pads that will extend the latch out from the frame rail a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2020, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 875
Re: '32 Rear hood latch location
Are you planning to use the original style hood latches? I have seen some folks use the "jeep" style hood latches on their '32 Hiboys. The rear latch was bent at the bottom of the latch at 90...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2020, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 875
Re: '32 Rear hood latch location
Thank you David...Yes, we are doing fine! Be ready to head back to Florida in December. Hope all is well with you & yours!
Regards,
Pat
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2020, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 875
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2020, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 875
Re: '32 Rear hood latch location
The bracket will attach parallel to the frame, so the holes appear that the front hole is closer to the frame, but I believe they are the same distance from the frame rail. Left side should be the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2020, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 828
Re: Removing upper steering shaft grommet
I replaced the rubber bushing in my '40 several years ago and it seems I found a post on here regarding the replacement. I recall someone stating that he just pushed the old rubber bushing further...
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