Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2020, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2020, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,755
Re: My 1935 Convertible Sedan died on the road
Awhile back I too was tooling down the highway in my 35 coupe when it sputtered and shot craps on the side of the road. Had to summon my trailer and and tow it home. This is what I found to be the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2020, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,274
Re: 1935 coupe overflow tank recommendations
Thanks for everyone's input here, much appreciated. I think my take away will be along the lines of finding a inconspicuous catch can/ overflow tank small enough to fit in front of the radiator and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2020, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,274
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2020, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,274
Re: 1935 coupe overflow tank recommendations
The car never had them initially I'm told. I dont drive it in colder weather and as a result it doesn't take long to stabilize at normal operational temperatures. I will be looking into that after...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2020, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,274
Re: 1935 coupe overflow tank recommendations
Car runs cool with adequately filled radiator. Pretty stock car, No thermostats installed. Running down the road 40-50mph with 4:11 differential, radiator fills up and blows out overflow tube. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2020, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,274
1935 coupe overflow tank recommendations
Has anyone installed a radiator overflow catch tank on a 35 coupe? Need ideas / recommendations on how best to do it.
Bullshark
P.S. I have the later style "B" radiator with the overflow tube...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2020, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,479
Re: Dash color
Ok, thks Don. Now I know what dark metallic taupe looks like. Could have fooled me. Thought taupe was more brown.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2020, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,479
Re: Dash color
http://www.vettemod.com/forum/imagehosting/175c5088bf11d2a.jpg
My 1935 5 window deluxe coupe's dash color is a dark metallic gray/ with maybe green tint. I was told it was stock. The Mohair seat...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2019, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 13,431
Re: 1935 Ford coupe heater
Yes!! Going to work out fine. Probably wait till it it warms up a little before I install. No heat here in the hanger. Then I won't need it. Lol.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2019, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 13,431
Re: 1935 Ford coupe heater
relics (plural noun)
an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest.
Not at all, I have reason to believe I might have been conceived in one just...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2019, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 13,431
Re: 1935 Ford coupe heater
I disassembled it so I could check it all out. It had already had a half ass refurb sometime ago and repainted. They could have done a little better job cleaning and preping before paint. Not sure...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2019, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 13,431
Re: 1935 Ford coupe heater
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http://www.vettemod.com/forum/imagehosting/175c5e065c5bcf7.jpg
Does anyone know the interior color of my 35 ford dash? I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2019, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 13,431
Re: 1935 Ford coupe heater
The previous heater had a control cable that went to the dash just left of the glove compartment. Wonder if this one supports that type of control? Didn't see that in the ebay pictures. Might have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2019, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 13,431
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2019, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 13,431
Re: 1935 Ford coupe heater
I was able to contact previous owner. The heater that was installed before I purchased the car was a Tropic-Aire. Guess I will be keeping my eyes out for one like it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2019, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 13,431
Re: 1935 Ford coupe heater
Thanks for the education and wealth of information. Even though the car is very close to original, I'm not motivated to pursue the original hot air configuration with all the duct work and firewall...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2019, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,101
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2019, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,101
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2019, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,101
Re: 1935 Ford Phaeton
http://www.vettemod.com/forum/imagehosting/175c51fb85bf0a3.jpg
The guy I bought my 35 coupe from in DesMoines IA has this one.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2019, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 13,431
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2019, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 13,431
Re: 1935 Ford coupe heater
Interesting, Thanks for the input blucar!
I find no evidence of a hot water tap. My 35 aluminum heads have the water pump mount on the front of each head unlike what you show on your car. Not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2019, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 13,431
1935 Ford coupe heater
Can someone educate me on what original heater my 1935 ford 5 window coupe was equipped with? The previous owner removed it for another car he was restoring. I would like to find a replacement,...
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Forum: Early V8
01-26-2019, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,009
Re: WTB 1935 Ford Heater for coupe
Still in the market for this. Would like the original hot air optioned unit. Any info on the topic would be beneficial. I'm still learning. My 35 coupe had one but the previous owner elected to...
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Forum: Early V8
01-15-2019, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,009
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