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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-21-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,486
Posted By fortyfords
Re: Another V8 Identification Thread (1940 Ford)

This may help to see the raised block line for the intake.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-21-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,263
Posted By fortyfords
Re: 1940 Ford Hood Alignment

I have never removed a hood on a 40 when changing engines and I didn't have to remove the springs or any link bolts either. I even changed engines on my 48 Chevy several times and I have never...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-21-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 795
Posted By fortyfords
Re: Testers ?

The only thing I have observed after many decades of using both, the digital requires a good solid connection or the reading just keeps searching.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 972
Posted By fortyfords
Re: Carb issue?

I looked up the vintage speed on the HAMB and what I see is a guy selling vintage speed parts on FB, Charlie Price in Florida is the business called Vintage Speed and he has lots of videos and I have...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-29-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,269
Posted By fortyfords
Re: ‘40 2 door sedan

If it's a clean car, I would buy it, an engine change is not hard on a 40, I have never even taken the hood off for engine changes; that's how easy they are. I would think it wouldn't even cost a lot...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-29-2024, 07:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 972
Posted By fortyfords
Re: Carb issue?

Vintage Speed has all the component for your carb.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2024, 07:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By fortyfords
Re: 32 Pickup Running Boards.

factory rubber covered
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-08-2024, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By fortyfords
31 coupe with a Rucker overhead valve

This a Rucker overhead valve conversion with two Stromberg 97's
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-28-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By fortyfords
Re: Stromberg 48 parts

As maybe an alternative, I used Daytona Parts in my 48 and it is currently on my 40 and has served me well for years so far.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-20-2024, 07:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,036
Posted By fortyfords
Re: Thanks Ford Barn

Welcome and I like stockers too.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-20-2024, 07:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 927
Posted By fortyfords
Re: New '40 Deluxe grill quality

I can't ever remember getting anything bad from Drake, top quality stuff.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-30-2023, 07:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 829
Posted By fortyfords
Re: Rucker overhead valve conversion

That is great information from people who know, Thank you both so much.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-29-2023, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 829
Posted By fortyfords
Rucker overhead valve conversion

What would be a good rear end ratio to run over the high cost of a Mitchell overdrive unit. This Rucker runs two Stromberg carbs and headers. Don't know anything else about the engine but it sounds...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-09-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By fortyfords
Re: 1940 Ford speedometer lubrication

Removing the brass plug does reveal an oil wick.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-30-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By fortyfords
Re: 1940 Ford speedometer lubrication

Thanks guys, appreciate the help.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-29-2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By fortyfords
1940 Ford speedometer lubrication

Here is a picture of the rear of a 40 Ford speedometer unit. Is the brass plug removable for lubing the speedometer or is the small recess for lubing the speedometer. Mine starts bouncing after 40...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-21-2023, 06:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,712
Posted By fortyfords
Re: Auction time for me...minnesota

You made a wise choice to move to Kansas, very low cost place to live, I live next door in Missouri. I moved here 44 years ago from the west coast and I have never regretted it. Look me up if you...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-27-2023, 07:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,251
Posted By fortyfords
Re: 1940 Ford Deluxe Fordor: more advice

I have had a few 40's myself and I have found that if you just push in on the side of the hood when it sets down that the hood settles in perfect.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-23-2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 838
Posted By fortyfords
Re: tire balancing 1940 coupe

I would suggest running them and see if you have an imbalance in any of the tires. You will be surprised at how many tires really don't need any balancing if you have a good rim. I know I was...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-23-2023, 01:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,886
Posted By fortyfords
Re: Jammed door lock set screw

I spent about five and a half hours drilling out one of those very hard set screws. I wore out some drill bits but I hit one drill bit that was tough and it drilled through enough that an easy out...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-01-2023, 05:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,347
Posted By fortyfords
Re: 34 3-Window Project

I wish he would go and buy a street rod and leave this one for a fellow who would appreciate what they have. My 40 is a story like that, guy sold it to me and took a chance I wouldn't hot rod it....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-21-2023, 05:58 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,937
Posted By fortyfords
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-10-2023, 06:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,049
Posted By fortyfords
Re: strange 40 Ford grille

Thank you guys very much.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,049
Posted By fortyfords
strange 40 Ford grille

Has anyone ever seen a sheetmetal grille for a 40 Ford before?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-09-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,220
Posted By fortyfords
Re: '32 gas gauge I just restored

I'm really impressed with your work
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