Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,089
Re: Installing a wiring harness
"Will I have to remove any more of the interior to get the wires to the back of the car for the taillights?"
I recently rewired my '51 Tudor and the back wires went up the A pillar, above the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2024, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 513
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2024, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,053
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2024, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,053
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2024, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 447
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2024, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,750
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2024, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 487
Re: Side molding for 1950 Ford 2 door sedan
Are you planning on painting the car either way? Would be a lot of work just to deal with filling trim holes. Would suggest calling Chris at 610-442-2187 afternoons, as he has probably 30 '49 - '51...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2024, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,640
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2024, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 549
Re: Mad electrical
I did call Mark, and ended up talking to him for about 30 min! He's still in business but on a smaller scale, one can order by phone. He has an incredible memory, asking me about one of my projects...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2024, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 549
Mad electrical
Over the last 15 years I have bought a lot of high quality electrical stuff from Mark at MAD ELECTRICAL, usually over the phone. He is a chatty but really nice guy. Anyway just wondering if anyone...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2024, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 645
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2023, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 421
Re: Cowl- Hood Seal
I'm leaning that way myself Mike. Thinking I could mask on either side of where the rubber goes, starting at center glue down about 8" in each direction, weight down and let set overnight. Finish the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2023, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 421
Cowl- Hood Seal
As I continue to get the engine compartment of my '51 Tudor ready for sticking an engine in I come to installing the cowl-hood seal. No big deal I know, but I'd like to work as "smart" as possible....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2023, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 760
Re: Bumpsteer
I believe CJ has had this experience with Fatman uprights as have I. Fitment is terrible, I have a set and as I have mentioned in a past post the kingpins don't come close to fitting the bushings....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2023, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,627
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2023, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,224
Re: Merc OD
Hmmm, Rotor you bring up a point that had escaped me in my converting from 6v - 12v neg. ground in my '51. The points side of my dist will be neg terminal of coil yes?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 5,864
Re: Jim Linder aka Bubba
What a bummer, Jim did 2 helmet and 1 flat top Mallory for me. Super guy to talk to. Condolences to family and friends. RIP Bubba.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2023, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,023
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2023, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,414
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2023, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 786
Re: Walbro Fuel Pump Orientation
I do appreciate any and all input when I post a question. In this case I would be interested in facts that would support the statement that this is "Not a good pump". FWIW I ran this pump in a marine...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2023, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 786
Walbro Fuel Pump Orientation
I have a Walbro FRB 13-2 12V fuel pump that I will be using as the fuel pump on my '51 Tudor. I believe the pump is normally mounted vertically, however I'd prefer to mount it horizontally on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2023, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,050
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2023, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,414
Re: Overdrive trans.
I am installing an OD trans into my '51 tudor while changing to 12v. I was advised by those more wise than I, to get 12v solenoid and relay. That is what I have done.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-20-2023, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,344
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2023, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 500
Re: Aluminum radiator 1950 Ford Custom
Like most topics, opinions vary. Aluminum would not be my first choice for a radiator in my car, do I have a specific reason,... not really. I do have the radiator from Shoebox Central you mention....
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