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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 09:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 344
Posted By fordor41
Re: Brake Drum Paint

I painted our drums on our '41 in '95 with Rustoleum black. They were like new when we sold it 25 yrs later.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-23-2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 273
Posted By fordor41
Re: Key door lock will not lock

take both parts to a locksmith . they should be able to sort it out
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-23-2024, 10:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 384
Posted By fordor41
Re: 1962 Galaxie radio speaker connector

check around the net like Newark Electronics, etc. May luck out. Possibly could fab your own with some nylon and correct sized pins
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2024, 10:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 791
Posted By fordor41
Re: Testers ?

I'm with the analog crowd but digital can be useful for small readings. digital does tend to "wander" around with the readings.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,096
Posted By fordor41
Re: Public Service Announcement: Avoiding Ethanol

Also like JayChicago says, I have never had any problem with E-10 gas since it was introduced. Use it all the time in our '60 Ford and used it for 25 yrs in our '41 Ford.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-21-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 322
Posted By fordor41
Re: Horn Insulators

probably could fab some. snoop around a home ctr or Lowes for some nylon the correct size
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-19-2024, 10:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 191
Posted By fordor41
Re: 61 Ranchero fuel filler

On our '41 ford with a "Tanks" plastic tank, with a vent, we had trouble with gas backing up the filler pipe . Just learned to go slower. Our '60 fairlane has a vent tube that comes up by the filler...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2024, 10:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,952
Posted By fordor41
Re: Stories from the past

In about '69 we sold our GTO and bought a house and I needed a car. My brother-in-law said he had a car I could buy. '57 Ford wagon Y-block auto & running. I asked him how much and he said just what...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-15-2024, 11:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 312
Posted By fordor41
Re: Sock replacement

from pics I have found, the sender appears to be accessed from inside the trunk. looks like opposite side from the filler pipe. check for an access door in trunk floor.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2024, 11:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,952
Posted By fordor41
Re: Stories from the past

My buddy bought 4 NOS F/H blocks in the '70's for $25 ea. One was rebuilt by Motor City Flatheads. still has one left in his garage
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-25-2024, 11:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,038
Posted By fordor41
Re: '55 Ford car headlight swtich

On our '60, the switch has to be in the on position. Can be a pain in the ***! If in the off position I believe the catch is too far back. I insert the shaft in gently while holding the latch down...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-15-2024, 10:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 636
Posted By fordor41
Re: Under hood Insulation

Yes, there are tension bars. Haven't gotten the guts to try and adj. them yet. Looks "easy" in the Ford manual. We'll see!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-09-2024, 11:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 770
Posted By fordor41
Re: What did I find inside my rad?

ditto on the RTV. I even use it under the car
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-06-2024, 11:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 636
Posted By fordor41
Re: Under hood Insulation

Our '60 Fairlane doesn't show signs of any insulation. Was some in the trunk lid but was mostly gone. removed remaining and replaced it with undercoat to appear correct. problem is the undercoat is...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-06-2024, 11:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 447
Posted By fordor41
Re: Borg Warner Overdrive Slip Yoke

I'd pull the tailshaft housing off and try the slip yoke. If it fits bushing is correct and then I'd try it on the output shaft. It may be the wrong slip joint inner splines.. should slide in easily...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-01-2024, 11:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 721
Posted By fordor41
Re: 1940 Ford 4 Door Sedan Deluxe

usually up under the dash , on the firewall inside, below the windshield, driver side in most 40's cars
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-31-2024, 11:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 588
Posted By fordor41
Re: Need Help With My Trim Codes

do a google search for ford vin tags. should be able to find a chart somewhere.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-25-2024, 11:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,748
Posted By fordor41
Re: Best chemicals/solutions/goops to clean off gear oil, etc. on a chassis

I've never had any problems with damaged paint even with Rustoleum that was on our '41 frame. used to wipe it down with mineral spirits occasionally with no effect
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-23-2024, 10:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,748
Posted By fordor41
Re: Best chemicals/solutions/goops to clean off gear oil, etc. on a chassis

I use low odor mineral spitits. spray it on and let it sit and scrape
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-15-2024, 11:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,614
Posted By fordor41
Re: Yes, times they are a changing

Mecum sold a vintage Ferrari for something like $21million over the weekend. Wouldn't dare to drive it. Some of those bidders were crazy! I guess you can tell your buddies you have a $100K car in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2024, 11:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By fordor41
Re: 41 ford coupe rear window seal

on our '41 fordor, I installed seam at the top. also installed chrome after window was installed. lubed the chrome up after a good cleaning and it slipped right in the seal. believe I started at on...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-03-2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,468
Posted By fordor41
Re: Lowering my 55 Fairlane but I'm confused

lowering the rear will start to change your drive shaft angle at the trans and pinion.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-18-2023, 11:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 887
Posted By fordor41
Re: 1956 Fairlane on Assembly Line

I saw a video of '41's being assembled and front end sheet metal was installed before the body
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-16-2023, 11:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 922
Posted By fordor41
Re: Max. current draw across stock ‘36 ignition switch?

On our '41, we had stereo & amp, ign, heater blower, elect fuel pump, charging ports for phone , elect. radiator fan & fog lamps all running thru the stock switch for 24 yrs and never had any...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2023, 11:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,115
Posted By fordor41
Re: Tap rod bearings into shape??

I watched John Forces bottom end man, on tv, replace rod brgs in johns top fuel car and he tapped one of the brgs with a mallet, on the floor, to get it to fit!
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