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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2024, 05:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 859
Posted By HDowse
Re: New Eaton Spring or re-arch existing

I bought a NOS front spring for my 37 pickup from Fred at Southside Obsolete. Reasonable cost and a perfect fit. See #7 above.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2024, 06:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 986
Posted By HDowse
Re: Final Drive ratio, will a 3.25/1 be too steep ??

The 3.25 with the .87 OD gives a final ratio of just under 2.83. Use this calculator and plug in your values to see what RPM you’ll be turning at a certain speed. The tire diameter is the outside...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-02-2024, 05:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 727
Posted By HDowse
Re: 1940 Ford 4 Door Sedan Deluxe

I’m away from my shop this week but I think it’s a 62 bulb. Check any of the V8 parts vendor's catalogs, they’ll have them listed.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-15-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,017
Posted By HDowse
Re: Where are you?

Old Redneck, that's a great picture. It’d be fun to see it in black & white, old timey look, for sure. Cold, snow coming again here in NH.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-20-2023, 06:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,136
Posted By HDowse
Re: New Family Ride

Fordor with a Columbia…..perfect!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-15-2023, 02:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 648
Posted By HDowse
Re: flathead heater shut off valve

There’s one in the V8 swap section.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=331880
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 10-09-2023, 01:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,356
Posted By HDowse
Re: Thinking of getting a Model T

Very nice car! To get used to the 'clutch' pedal when stopping, try pulling the brake handle half way back before you stop. This puts the pedal down far enough to get 'neutral' and the you can...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 10-07-2023, 07:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 863
Posted By HDowse
Re: 6v Model T Voltage Regulators now available again!

Just ordered and looking forward to having it on the 23 roadster. Thanks for getting the VRs in production.
Forum: Early V8 07-29-2023, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 288
Posted By HDowse
Forum: Early V8 07-08-2023, 05:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 288
Posted By HDowse
Forum: Early V8 07-02-2023, 03:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 288
Posted By HDowse
1937 NY license plates

Two individual 1937 NY license plates that were on my 1937 pickup when it lived in NY state. Good condition. $40 each with USPS flat rate box shipping prepaid. If you want both plates, $60 with...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-14-2023, 04:36 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 31,093
Posted By HDowse
Re: what was your first car and how much did you pay

In 1963 when I turned 16, I bought a used 57 VW bug with a lot of help from Dad. It was tan, with the oval window, no rust, for $750. I drove that car all year back and forth to school with summer...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-09-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,097
Posted By HDowse
Re: Early A

I remember seeing this car at a Lang's open house and BBQ about 15 years ago after Charlie sold it to Steve. It's quite a car and representative of an early car that was taken care of over the years.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-09-2023, 07:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,261
Posted By HDowse
Re: Any shops that will straighten front axle?

Here's a link to Randall's part 1 of straightening a Model A axle. His series of videos are worth watching.
youtu.be/veBwy3UmyeA
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-02-2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 774
Posted By HDowse
Re: white wall tires to black wall

Try this link for Miller's black tire paint.
https://www.millertire.com/categories/tire-supplies/paint/
I used it on the whitewalls on the outside when I bought my cc pu. Didn’t turn them in for...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-30-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,146
Posted By HDowse
Re: WHY "Self-Energizing" Drum Brakes Work So Well....

Juergen is fight about the 37-38 cable brakes being self energizing. The wheel has different length shoes and four different springs that must be placed in the correct order to function as designed....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2023, 06:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 760
Posted By HDowse
Re: 47 sedan windshield install

This is from Mac Van Pelt's website. I followed it installing new glass on my 40 sedan. It states it’s for 40-46. Be careful how you pull the rope/string out. Do it slowly and be careful not to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-22-2023, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,017
Posted By HDowse
Re: Water pump - repair or replace

TJ, Kube, Tim and CAVictoria: thanks for the advice on the pumps and hoses. I'll contact Skip and see how busy he is these days. Probably very. Thanks again.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-22-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,017
Posted By HDowse
Water pump - repair or replace

I've been working on the 1937 pickup for a while. While underneath the truck, I noticed coolant seeping from the shaft of the left water pump. I have several options: buy a rebuild kit with a new...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-22-2023, 06:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 977
Posted By HDowse
Re: Spring spreader needed to pull rear end on a 41?

I do the same as Ken/Alabama except I remove the wheels so I can disconnect the shocks from the frame. But I first raise the front end up onto drive on ramps using the floor jack. Then I jack up...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-20-2023, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 977
Posted By HDowse
Re: Spring spreader needed to pull rear end on a 41?

I pulled the transmission on my '37 pickup a few weeks ago. I left the spring on the axle and I did find it helpful to use a spring spreader to lower the arch of the spring. I supported the axle...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-19-2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 591
Posted By HDowse
Re: Verify rear axle ratio

Easy way to figure out the ratio, Mart. And 11 years ago. Time to put up more of your golden oldies!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-08-2022, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 911
Posted By HDowse
Re: 35-37 pickup mirrors

I recall that I used a rear view mirror from Joe's Antique Auto and installed it above the windshield. There were dimples in the correct places for holes for the screws so a mirror must have been an...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-07-2022, 06:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 763
Posted By HDowse
Re: What is that noise??

My 37 pickup had an unsettling clunk in the drivetrain when going from forward to backing up or the other way around. I pulled the rear end out, disassembled the torque tube and found a lot of play...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-21-2022, 06:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,880
Posted By HDowse
Re: 1939 Ford 3 speed top loader help

It’s the Ford parts manual available from vendors.
https://www.joesantiqueauto.com/chassis-body-parts-book-1932-1948-vb120
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