Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2021, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,555
Re: 12 year old Coker tires, still ok?
joe 1950, Thanks, have seen several cars online with black wall tires and they sure look sharp. DB tires have , Auburn deluxe radial that look like bias ply and they are available in black wall...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2021, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,053
Re: Reds headers & Brockman exhaust
Great choice, I have Reds headers and steel pack mufflers , not sure of the manufacturer but they are 15 inches long and love the sound. I don't know how to post a video on our site, have several...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2021, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,555
Re: 12 year old Coker tires, still ok?
Mart, He was not very mechanical when it came to cars, he knew what style he liked and that was about it. The other cool thing about the car....His father had one just like it and he learned to drive...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2021, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,555
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2021, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,555
Re: 12 year old Coker tires, still ok?
Thanks to all for the tips and suggestions, new tires are going on when the weather warms up here in Michigan. The car is very important to me, my father and I went to a Kruse auction in 1976, bought...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2021, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,555
Re: 12 year old Coker tires, still ok?
Just looked at DB tires, they make a very nice looking radial that has the look of bias. No tubes though, assume they will work with my wide five wheels. Thanks to all for the help!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,555
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,555
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,555
Re: 12 year old Coker tires, still ok?
Car is kept in my heated garage and for the eight years at the body shop the same. I never take it on the expressway or go above 55mph. Normal driving is just around town, 30-45mph. Think from the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,555
12 year old Coker tires, still ok?
So my 36 has had its tires since 2008, Coker radials with white walls. Its been sitting for eight years waiting for paint project to be finished. Now that its almost ready to get on the road for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2020, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,495
Re: Macsautoparts.com new website
Have purchased lots of parts from them, but now when I go to their site nothing comes up. Put in 36 and a part name or number and nothing? Also have had window escutcheon parts on order since...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2020, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,017
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2020, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,017
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2020, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,017
Re: 36 project making progress
My dad bought our car in 1976, was black then ,he had it painted cordoba tan many years later. When he was 12-13, His father let him drive their family car, a 36 two door business coupe and always...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2020, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,017
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2020, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,017
36 project making progress
Got the motor in back in June, interior has been next waiting for headliner to finish the job. running boards and fenders and lights and she will be legal for the road....Only problem, I live in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-01-2020, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 919
Let the fun begin!
Grille is on and now time for running boards and fenders. Taking my time and have a helper, don't want to scratch the new paint job!:eek:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2020, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 458
Re: Headliner question #2
Perfect, thanks to all for the tips! My interior was a LeBaron kit 12 years ago with mohair. Was going to replace but still in great shape, so the only part that is missing from the paint job is the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2020, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 458
Headliner question #2
So getting ready to order the headliner from Macs/ Cartouche and it said to measure in between the bows. I have wood and metal towards the back, how does the fabric adhere to those? I would assume...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-16-2020, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 490
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2020, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 490
Headliner install on 36 5 window
Going to install a new headliner kit from Macs , Cartouche. On my 36 5 window coupe. Any suggestions and or tips will be much appreciated. Seat and door panels are good to put back in as is. Was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2020, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 561
Interior help, new headliner
Need a new headliner for 36 5 window coupe. Looks like Cartouche from Mac's is the only one offered? Had a LeBaron kit 10 years ago but all had to be removed for total paint project. Guess they are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2020, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,612
Re: Motor and trans installed today
Well, after two weeks of no start a good friend, neighbor stopped over. He said lets check for good grounds, sure enough the wire from the coil was not crimped right by me. Re do and presto the car...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2020, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 335
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2020, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 335
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