Forum: Questions & Suggestions
01-22-2018, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,320
Re: Hub Cap Identification
Good job! Thats probably it. I've been looking at images of hubcaps all day and never thought about Plymouth. I gooled Plymouth and found a couple of pictures on caps with "Plymouth" under the sails....
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
01-21-2018, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,320
Hub Cap Identification
Anybody have an idea what these hubcaps fit. They are chrome but do not show up well in the picture. Neither of them look like they have ever been installed since there are no scratches on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2015, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,988
Re: Finally finished
Thanks for all the kind compliments! I think they are Teds floaters. My dad purchased them years ago, so I'm really not sure. The linings are the woven material instead of the recommended molded. So...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2015, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,988
Finally finished
After several years and lots of distractions, the 35 Phaeton is finally done. Just got the license plates for it and now for the 'shake down' runs. A few trips up and down the road to 'see what falls...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2014, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,506
Re: 35 Phaeton body width difference
I thought about the pad also. But it would have to be over an inch thick on top of the hump and zero on the sides. Not a good solution. Our dimensions are pretty close. But that doesn't explain the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2014, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,506
Re: 35 Phaeton body width difference
Dave - Thanks for the info. That has got me wondering now what I have. The car is 95% finished. All I lack is installing the top (now realizing that it may be 2" short or 2" too wide), the carpet,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2014, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,506
35 Phaeton body width difference
I ran into something odd. Was there any difference in the floor pan width on the 35 Phaetons? I ordered a rear carpet to replace the rubber mat from one of the best known interior suppliers. I found...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2014, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,180
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2014, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,180
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2014, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,180
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2014, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,862
Re: Crazy water temp gage
Bad grounds can do odd things on plastic cars. I have a 62 that when you pushed on the brake pedal, the gas gage would go full.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2014, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,862
Re: Crazy water temp gage
Success!! I started with the easiest part first. I added some grounds between the dash and body, body to frame, and frame to engine. This time I made sure to scrape all the paint and powder coating...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2014, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,862
Re: Crazy water temp gage
I had to postpone the temp gage project. I got an order for more car show awards. They keep adding classes. It's up to 49 awards now.
I did start it up and found another symptom that points to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2014, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,862
Re: Crazy water temp gage
I haven't checked the cap tube for heat yet or voltage drops. I just thought about the grounding deal while I was writing the post. I'll do that tomorrow. That might very well be the problem since I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2014, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,862
Crazy water temp gage
I can't figure out what is causing this, so I'll ask for ideas. I have a 35 with the red fluid filled temp gage. It's probably original because the fluid has been red since 1975 or longer. The car...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2014, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,014
Re: Mounted some gages
Did not bend the shifter. I made a cardboard pattern before I cut it out to check for clearance. Reverse comes right up close to the panel, but does not touch it. I made it symetrical so second gear...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2014, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,014
Mounted some gages
Mounted a temp gage and voltmeter in the 35 Phaeton after its first drive in 15 years. I found a piece of sycamore and made this panel. I think it turned out pretty good. The red fluid in the temp...
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Forum: Early V8
05-31-2014, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 872
Wanted -- 42-48 Ford script coil
I'm looking for 2 non working 42-48 ignition coils to be used for cosmetics only. I'd like to find some junk ones so I don't mess up a good working one.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2014, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,119
Re: Brake lining
Brake & Clutch Supply in Waco,TX.
Been in business since 1928 and has a history of working on antiques and anything odd. Past owner was an old Ford collector - several Model A's and a 35 Phaeton.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2013, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,907
Re: LED Tail Lights.
Being so tight that I squeek, I didn't want to spend big bucks for a LED light bulb. So, I made my own. I'm changing the car to 12V neg gnd, but the same setup can be made for 6V pos gnd just by...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2013, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,049
35 Radio install question
I'm putting a 35 Ford Phaeton back together that someone else took apart from the frame up several years ago. Could someone please tell me how the radio antenna lead is routed from the radio through...
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Forum: Early V8
02-25-2013, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 648
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Forum: Early V8
02-08-2013, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 737
Wanted - 35 radio dial needle
I'm looking for a for pointer needle for the dial on a 35 (may be other years) radio or if you have any suggestion of where I might find one, it would be appreciated. I've even tried to find a clock...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2013, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,388
Re: Clutch rebuild info needed
We built Model A clutches for years. Been in business since the 1936. A lot of guys liked to take springs out of the pressure plates. They were too strong originally. Contact Brake & Clutch Supply,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2013, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,891
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