Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:20 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 12:29 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: 51 wagon rear signal lights
Those are aftermarket lights. You have the single stop light - stock. The aftermarket were installed for turn signals and dual brake lights.
I've seen them in a few configurations.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2024, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 791
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2024, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 791
Re: Radio repair
Dave - I think I have a radio delete - I can check later today.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: 1950 sedan rear end help
Did this last year on my 49, without any special tools. Combination of what Tubman and Rock mentioned.
I also removed the axles to replace the bearings and seals.
I used a self tapping screw...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 917
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2024, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,080
Re: Powder coat VS paint for wheels
Add my experience to Krylon, Woodiewagon, Kube. Trim rings on my 49 wagon, think I removed them once? Hub caps hold on just fine. For my wheels, I chose a slightly darker gray than the stock, the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 623
Re: 49-51 wagon hitch
That shoebox belongs to Ron Heiden, who does the woodie wood working. He has towed that trailer all over the west!
Not only the weight involved, the trailer must track behind the tow vehicle.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2024, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 525
Re: 51 woodie speedometer cable
Local speedo shop made a new cable for my stock 49 wagon.
Should be the same length as the sedan - cowl is in the same location. Front clips interchange.
Did it coil during install?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2024, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,083
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2024, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,589
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2024, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Looking for 1951 shoebox vendors
Chris at Shoebox Central, Early Ford Store, San Dimas, Ca., C&G are the suppliers I use.
Depends on what you are fixin'. I was disappointed in the quality of parts in bags
labeled 'Dennis...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2024, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Chrome Shops Northern CA
Used these guys for C10 truck bumpers years ago, prices seemed reasonable at the time.
Sherms does awesome work, especially on small pieces, and they do not lose your parts.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: garage/shop related...lights
@Kiwi - most of them are plug and play. Get the daylight type. I have 16 4 foot lamp boxes with 4 tubes each. What a huge difference. Did some research. Easy to replace, mobetter lighting,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,786
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2024, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,148
Re: Was "Rumble Seat" published?
Glenn - had a great time with Rumbleseat when he came west and stopped by my shop.
On a business trip to Denver, I met up with him and his friends at their weekly breakfast.
We drove to and from my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2024, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,431
Re: 1950 Ford sedan seat too far forward
Kiwi -- There is a seat adjustment lever which will move the seat front to back. I cleaned the track and mechanism on mine, slid the seat back.
Then installed so that the front bolt holes are on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2024, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,389
Re: Should I convert from 6 volts to 12 volts
Changed out my stock 49 woodie to 12v in 2006 and have had zero issues.
Get the 6v wiring harness and convert to 12 volts negative ground. An alternator that looks like a generator - Powermaster...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2024, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Mad electrical
Was looking at his site last week, a ton of info. He is tough to contact, i've tried and was unsuccessful.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2024, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 888
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2023, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,526
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2023, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,267
Re: 6v to 12v
Just re read your post - difference between an alternator and the Powergen?
They are both alternators, think you are looking at the GM 10Si alternator used on millions of cars and trucks, it was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2023, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,267
Re: 6v to 12v
These are user friendly:
https://www.racersrods.com/
Used these with no issues.
Purchased the 12V solid state overdrive relay:...
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