Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2018, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,754
Re: odd aluminum heads
I have those heads on my 53 8BA. I used the straight water neck that 51 Merc-ct showed. With Ol Rons guidance I had them milled down to achieve the right chamber clearance. The only problem I had was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2018, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,048
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2017, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,523
Re: 8BA to Ford E40D transmission
Here are a couple after a quick google search. Also Speedway sells a complete kit including the transmission for just over $3000...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2017, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 8,191
Re: Gas Tank Sending Unit Woes - 46 Merc
Do what deuce roadster says. Mine looked way worse then that when pulled. I cleaned it up and put a new float on it and it works pretty good. It is not perfect but is accurate at full and empty,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2017, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,009
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2017, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,009
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2017, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 888
Re: 1953 Vicky Interior lighting ??
Nice looking car. My 53 Vicky has what pretty much everyone has already said. 2 lights in the C pillars and one under the dash controlled by door switches and an interior light switch on the dash.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2017, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,007
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2017, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 125
Views: 15,666
Re: 84 birthday today
Happy belated birthday Ron. I always look forward to your posts. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions through PM. The old flathead is running great thanks to you. Cheers.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2017, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,895
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2017, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,648
Re: Headers
I just put a set of Reds headers on my 53 Victoria. Very nice fit. My old stock manifolds were cracked and broken. I did it for ease of installation. If the old manifolds were in good shape I would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2017, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,547
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2017, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,553
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2017, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,536
Re: Best choice for new rubber/doors, hood etc.
I have purchased from Bob Drake and these guys http://www.steelerubber.com/ . Both companies sent quality parts that fit very well and only needed minor tweaking ( body hole just needed to be opened...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2017, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,895
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2017, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,443
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2017, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,895
Re: Question for Canadian barners
You could also look up your local vintage car club and give one of the members a call. I'm sure they have been through it as well.
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This is exactly what I did. They put me in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2017, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,750
Re: Broken bolts
I am so glad that this thread came up. I followed this post, except for the wax, and it worked perfectly on a broken exhaust bolt. Thank you for this.
Cheers
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