Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2021, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,850
Re: Hood Painting Question
I had a '29 A PU, and I painted it with acrylic lacquer. For the hood, I disassembled it, prepped/primed/painted each piece separately. You just have to be very very careful assembling, which I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,229
Re: headers vs duals
I've never owned a flathead, but I understand they are notorious for over heating issues. True headers (tubing) will release much more heat in the engine bay than cast manifolds do. If you do the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,029
Re: 40 2 door window felts, channel,rubber ???
Drake seems usually highest in price, but their quality is usually best. I've seen their logo on some of my '40 seals, which tells me they must be their own source.
I've not tried Steele, but was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,277
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,640
Re: '40 Trunk seal 91A-7243720
Be very careful closing the lid if the adhesive is still wet. Easy for the seal to wiggle or squirt out of position, and then you have the hassle of a re-do. I HATE do-overs!
Solution: A strip of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,245
Re: Initial start on new engine
I agree with the other comments. I'd never run dry (no coolant at all( even for a few seconds. I always pre-prime a fresh engine. And a squirt of oil in each plug hole is good insurance - worst that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,609
Re: Best paint for painting over rust
There is a Loctite product called Extend that I have used for years. It's another rust convertor, turns it black, works great. Only drawbacks: it stinks, it'll stain your fingers, and takes 24 hrs...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,593
Re: Rainex
I'm a big Rainex fan, and all my hobby rides have been in lacquer. This is good to know - I will be very careful henceforth.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,986
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,217
Re: Hazard lights
Is there any way that your hazard light circuit is going to the tail lights instead of the brake/signal? Tail light filaments are not as bright. That guess is a real stretch, just thinkin' outside...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,852
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 790
Re: 34 ford fender welting
Besides making the bolt holes, you may need to make some V cuts on the flat portion when having to do a curve.
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