Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2021, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 746
Re: V-8 Times
I wrote the Club and got this note back...it's a distribution problem as Don said:
Hunt;
You have reached the web administrator of the Early Ford V-8 Club web site.
They are being delivered,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2021, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,247
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-10-2021, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,022
Re: Trickle charger for 1926 roadster pickup
I agree with bob p, just put a regular charger on the battery once a month, keep the cells up to the correct level and you should be OK. I charge the batteries on my cars on or about the first of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2021, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 892
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2020, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,789
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2020, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 853
Re: Convex mirror
Yes they will. I got used to both convex mirrors very quickly and it does help with a wider view. I used the convex replacement heads to keep a fairly stock look. On my pickup, I use a small...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2020, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 853
Re: Convex mirror
I bought mine from Joe's Antique Auto, just the heads, bolt is in center of back and have them on both sides of the Fordor. Some may not like the idea but I find they eliminate much of the blind...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2020, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 425
Re: Hood prop for 37 Ford pickup?
There’s a little detent on each side of the cowl that the rear edge of the hood side fits into when you lift up the side. It’s important to have the rubber corner protectors so you don’t scratch the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-20-2020, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 599
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2020, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,250
Re: Affordable Ford V8's
The 1939 and 1940 Tudors and Fordors are relatively inexpensive for what you get. The 39 has that classic dash and floor shift as well as the last year for bulb headlights before Ford went to sealed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2020, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,786
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2020, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,199
Re: aviation gas
We use it in our small tools in the fire department just for the reason that it doesn’t deteriorate as fast as auto gas. The octane is 100 and others may comment on any effect that might have on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2020, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 569
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-06-2020, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 689
Handle escutcheon installation
I suspect we've all had some difficulty trying to push the door handle or window crank escutcheon in far enough to remove and then replace the pin that holds the handle to the shaft. I have the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2020, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 821
Re: 40 Ford Radio On Off Volume Switch
Joe at Classic Auto Electric rebuilt my Zenith for me last fall. Give him a call, he might be able to help you out. 620-241-6927. classicautoelectric.com
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2020, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 762
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2020, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 727
Re: Loose condenser bracket
Terry,
That sounds about right. Several areas of "restoration" on this nice truck by a well known local fellow have left much to be desired.
Hunt
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2020, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 727
Loose condenser bracket
A good friend of mine has had a 1937 pickup in his family since 1937. He'd had intermittent running problems for several years. The truck would start up, go for several miles and then just quit. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2020, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,020
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2020, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,830
Re: New toy....
I found the hinge pin mirror size inadequate, too. I bought two convex mirror heads from Joe's Antique Auto and replaced the flat mirror heads on both sides with the convex ones. I really like the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2020, 05:26 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,830
Re: New toy....
Great looking car! I have turn signals and seat belts installed in my Fordor. They came from Electro-Tech (turnswitch.com). It's an electronic unit that you fit on the inside of the firewall and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2020, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,148
Re: Flat head RPM range
Here's a calculator I have used to check RPMs at different speeds/differential ratios:
http://www.advanced-ev.com/Calculators/TireSize/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2020, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 651
Re: 1939 ford deluxe Starter Button Question
Jim,
I have the same problem from time to time with my 1940 Deluxe starter button. There have been some threads here on this problem. One culprit is that the button is merely grounding the wire so...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2020, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 385
Views: 56,626
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2020, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 552
Re: 1940 Headlight Bulb:
The problem is that the available NAPA bulb has the small aiming protrusions and the headlight surround will not fit over those little t**s. You can try grinding off the bumps but sometimes you'll...
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