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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 06:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 562
Posted By chap52
Re: Still sober

Good to hear Craig.
I was saved from a drug/alcohol overdose in Nov. 1969... Still standing and still clean. Praise God. Chap
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2024, 07:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,160
Posted By chap52
Re: 1939 radiator overflow tank?

Anyone remember those glass jars clamped in the engine compartment that were used for an overflow tank? Flash backs... I hope this was a real thing... lol Chap
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2024, 07:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 473
Posted By chap52
Re: 6volt to 12volt conversion on a 53 Ford

Ran a 12 vt conversion on my "52 F1 for over ten years. Had the bendix break on the 6vt starter but it was the old one that came with the truck when it was new. A voltage drop on the gauges and all...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2024, 07:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,032
Posted By chap52
Re: Installing a wiring harness

I would assume that each connector on a new harness would me labeled?
When you receive the harness lay it out and using a wiring diagram label each wire accordingly and go from there. Don't wait...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2024, 07:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 459
Posted By chap52
Re: Throw out bearing/ clutch fork

Mac Van Pelt may be able to help with the correct part. Chap

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-22-2024, 07:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 784
Posted By chap52
Re: radio won't fit

I use to use a blue tooth speaker and all my music was on my phone. If you want you can even blue tooth Sirius FM.
Had a bunch of 1930's music on my phone and when we parked our Model A at a car...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2024, 08:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,711
Posted By chap52
Re: Tow Insurance

I knew a guy that purchased an old truck. Never tried to start it, rolled it into the street and called AAA Road service. Tow truck arrived, driver looked at the truck and asked if the truck was just...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-22-2023, 07:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By chap52
Re: Timing the engine

I had difficulty getting my engine to start after a rebuild. I was installing one of Bubba's modified distributors and ended up giving Bubba a call. Great guy that talked me through the process....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-14-2023, 05:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,729
Posted By chap52
Re: It finaly arrived !

Ol' Ron are you following this discussion? If so, please share your wisdom here... Chap
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2023, 07:33 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,799
Posted By chap52
Re: Jim Linder aka Bubba

Thanks Jim for all you did for the love of this hobby. You will be missed, see ya soon my friend. RIP Chap
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-28-2023, 06:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 850
Posted By chap52
Re: Who makes the best new 1953 Ford carburetor

I agree with Ken, get CharlieNY to rebuild your old one. He will set it up for your specific use. Chap
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-08-2023, 07:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 854
Posted By chap52
Re: Parking enforcement LA 1941

Still were doing it that way in Huntington Park, CA (LA area) in 1967 when I was a cop there. It was two ladies, and they were publicly referred to a "Meter Maids" and were not offended by it. Chap
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-22-2023, 06:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,771
Posted By chap52
Re: Darn thing won't start...

Good job all around. Thanks for the update. We ALL have those head scratching adventures... Chap
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-07-2023, 06:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,826
Posted By chap52
Re: Backup Camera for Model A with 6V Positive Ground

Isn't that what passengers are for? Chap
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-25-2023, 07:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,679
Posted By chap52
Re: scam or legit

Ask him for his bank account number for a transfer of funds... Then ignore him.
The little jerk in may said that you should post his acct info here... but don't.... LOL Chap
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-13-2023, 06:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,365
Posted By chap52
Re: Thinking about sell my 29 two door

I used "WE BE Autos" for two sales and was well pleased. Mike Runnels is a stand up guy and knows his business.
They handle all the advertising and there is no fee if you sell it yourself. They...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-10-2023, 07:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 658
Posted By chap52
Re: Problems restarting with warm engine on incline

Loosen the gas cap as Marshall said. Hope that's the issue. Chap
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2023, 07:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,445
Posted By chap52
Re: Where does the starter bracket go?

That is how it was on my 52 F1, top starter bolt and pan bolt... Chap
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-16-2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,773
Posted By chap52
Re: Pulling my head out...

"Looking elegant" is my goal with any project that someone may walk in while I am doing it. Behind closed doors I still have a few issues... LOL... Just me?
Enjoy the adventure...Chap
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-30-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,726
Posted By chap52
Re: A message about "Bubba"aka Jim LInder

The love for this hobby and the willingness to share what you learn along the way are all the building blocks of what we leave behind. We are all going to leave something for folks to remember....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-19-2023, 07:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,311
Posted By chap52
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-03-2023, 07:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,002
Posted By chap52
Re: Brake Adjustment

I remember how even though the breaks on my 30 Tudor did not seem to need adjusting when I saw the knotched stick method I just had to try it. Car stopped fine after that. Sometimes just doing some...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-18-2023, 07:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,246
Posted By chap52
Re: I Love Hearing it Crank, but I Would Love Hearing it Run Even More.

What Kurt V said... Been there, done that. Chap
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-08-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,906
Posted By chap52
Re: Recut domes in EAB heads

Sweet... Wish I would of had access to those tools years ago. While working on the truck under the nearby shade tree we just doubled the head gaskets putting a bit of bearing grease between them....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-06-2023, 07:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,376
Posted By chap52
Re: Piston to Head clearance

Dab those tin foil wads in grease to keep them in place. I put about 5 on each piston. Put head in place without gasket and slowly hand crank engine until all pistons have gone through a cycle. ...
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