Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2020, 04:35 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2020, 04:31 PM
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Views: 1,841
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2019, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,618
Re: Chrome repair
I have had excellent results from these guys http://www.microweldamerica.com/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2019, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 2
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Oil filter threads on EBA heads??
I picked up a nice set of EBA heads for my Merc, Problem is some of the threads that mount the oil filter on the left head have been drilled out. Two of the threads are actually a above the upper...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2019, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 4
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wiring harness
So where is everyone getting replacment wiring harnesses these day.. The place I use to get them went out of buisness, another that specializes in vintage replacment, Took an order over phone, said I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2018, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,229
Re: Opening The Teapot
So the guy who is afraid to work on carburators slams all of those who do?? Interesting
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2018, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,229
Re: Opening The Teapot
Ralph, I have a couple of parts carbs and a spare screw or two as well, let me know if you need them
Automatic or stick,, a few differences but probably nothing you are dealing with.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2018, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,229
Re: Opening The Teapot
You might ty a deep well socket on an impact wrench turned down as low as you can get it.. As far as heat is concerned, the bolt is steal, heat it and let it travel down, or stick it in an oven at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2018, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,604
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2018, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,292
Re: Hershey
Man I wish it was closer,, But it is on my list
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-21-2018, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,565
Re: If you haven't been,
A slide show of the Odd Rod Build From Nick's sight. https://www.carbuffnetwork.com/project/1931-ford-bill-kenzs-odd-rod/
And yes 54 Meteors, Canadas ford version ran the flat head thru 54,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2018, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,565
Re: If you haven't been,
The Odd Rod
https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2017/11/30/the-odd-trail-of-the-hot-rodding
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2018, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,565
Re: If you haven't been,
I believe they said it started in 1953, hence the basic rule of pre 53, but they fudge a bit and allow some in, after they made the trip from what ever.. They have rebuilt, or built a clone of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-18-2018, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,565
Re: If you haven't been,
Here are 335 pictues of some very cool cars.. Love the Maroon 36, visited with him for a while, very nice car
https://royboyproductions.smugmug.com/Cars/2018/2018-Hot-Rod-Hill-Climb/i-NbgZ3J7
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-17-2018, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,565
If you haven't been,
You really need to put this on your list. So many "lumpy-lumpy" Flatheads and open exhaust.. Wow.. http://hotrodhillclimb.com/ great follow up on FB if you are on it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2018, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,407
Re: Overdrive
Not sure what is different with the 51, I know 49/ 50 convertibles with X frame had a special mounting plate for the soloniod so it would clear the frame but sedans where the same.. These trannies...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2018, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,407
Re: Overdrive
I have a T86 with OD that needs a new home, but missing solonid, Should fit, although splines may be different.. Brst way is to watch eBay not uncommon for someone to offer the whole shebang, but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2018, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,673
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2018, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,903
Re: 52 Ford F1 hood trim
I have also played around with "Liquid Mask" with varying results.. Available at the remote Control Car hobby shops
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2018, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,903
Re: 52 Ford F1 hood trim
I have had some luck by primng the text with a brush, Then sptaying the whole thing, and then before it cures use a shop rag stretched very tight over a piece or metal, soaked with thinner, and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2018, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,197
Re: 8 volt battery
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/traveller-1-8v-heavy-duty-battery Same price as their 6 V
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2018, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,321
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2018, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,509
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2018, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,509
Re: Dumb transmission question
Actually Jeep and AMC used the same transmission with a top shift . All I need to do is find a jeep tower and give it a try
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2018, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,509
Re: Dumb transmission question
Why did I say something wrong.. if it works you can have a top load ford with OD, behind and 8BA and run it in your AV8
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