Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2024, 03:43 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2024, 05:02 PM
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Forum: Early V8
01-24-2024, 03:08 PM
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1951 vent window pivot brackets
Looking for the female vent window hinge brackets (left & right) for a '51 Victoria or Convertible. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks in advance. :)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2023, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 26
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Re: 1937 Halogen headlight conversion
Agreed, I have fitted period relays to my cars. I know that it protects the switch & wiring from burning out and, as stated above assures the brightest of lighting from the bulbs. My '42 Sedan had...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2023, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: big truck air compressor
Hi Corey, Sorry but I can't help with any more information on the tire pump other that what I have already posted, and I have long since sold the Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) WWII truck I was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 80
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Re: Jim Linder aka Bubba
So sad to hear of Jim's passing, he was a huge asset to the hobby and his knowledge will live on in his memory helping Ford enthusiasts for many years to come. Sending my sincere condolences to his...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2023, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,134
Re: 41 front spring
The front spring in an early production '41 I had was so flat that if you turned full lock, the shackles would have shredded the inside of the front tires. I bought and installed a reversed eye...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2023, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,251
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2023, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2023, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 4
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'53 Convertible latch handle and mechanism
When I bought my '53 the latch handle for the top was missing. I have managed to find a new handle but need to work out how to lubricate the latching mechanism so as not to break the new handle. Is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2023, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 5
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1953 Crestline Sunliner O-Drive emblem
I have a '53 Convertible with factory overdrive, and a Coronado kit. I was wondering if the overdrive emblem on the deck-lid should have been deleted or relocated when the Coronado kit was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2023, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: 1946-1948 Hot water heater
Hi Seth, Here is a diagram of the plumbing for the Hot Water heater to check your connections and flow direction. I've never had a problem with water flow in these heaters.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-20-2023, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-20-2023, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,864
Re: Good Morning Nice Car conversation
I had a guy argue with me that my '42 Fordor was a Mercury. The problem really was that due to WWII '42 Fords were never sold new in New Zealand. He just saw the vertical grille bars and made the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2023, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 1
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'53 Crestliner Accessory Steering Wheel
I managed to buy a '53 steering wheel as below and found that the rubber insulation under the horn ring has gone soft and a little gooey. What have others used to replace this rubber cushion, as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-02-2023, 02:38 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2023, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Loose door handle 41 Super Deluxe Coupe
The handle is held in by a rivet head screw not a set screw. Only the lock has a set screw, so you need a short screw with a head on it i.e. long enough to thread into the boss on the handle but not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2023, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: what are these called?
I don't think that they are being reproduced. I have some used ones here in New Zealand if you need them send me a PM. :)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2023, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 193
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Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery!
Nice to see the progress on the '39, you're doing a great job. I wish I had the time to work on my #2 '42 SD, I hope to do a similar freshen-up to yours but time and other projects keep getting in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2023, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,237
Re: '47 Sedan Delivery
I agree, and I think that us Sedan delivery guys need to start a sub group to share information and help one another. What do others think?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2023, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 320
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Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project
You can also check the body as being pre '45/6 too. The '41 and '42 firewalls are different. the attached pictures show the difference i.e. the later body's had an additional swage at the top of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2023, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 320
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Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project
I'm pretty sure that a '46 - '48 grille will fit in the same space as the '42 grille, there are differences in the pans under the radiator/grille area. the '42 lower pan under the front of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2023, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Early V8
07-24-2023, 03:05 AM
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'41 - '48 rear door latches NOS
Looking for NOS rear door latches as per above years for a Ford or Mercury Fordor Sedans. Also looking for complete used front door latches, worn out or broken ones are okay too.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2023, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,517
Re: 1947 Ford Panel Steering
It certainly seems to me that the drag link is too long on the adjustment. I suggest that you adjust the drag link so that the pitman arm is at the centre of its travel and as others have said,...
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