Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
Today, 11:15 PM
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Re: 1962 Galaxie radio speaker connector
IT'S ALIVE!!!!
Had no time over the past 2 weeks until now but was able to add new connectors, plug everything together and do an op test.
My 1962 Galaxie AM radio works!
Probably adds...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-28-2024, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 924
Re: 1962 Galaxie radio speaker connector
There's a huge low-rider community here in San Diego. Sounds like I need to reach out to them. We share a lot of the same values. Chevy's are far more popular than Fords in that community but...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-28-2024, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 924
Re: 1962 Galaxie radio speaker connector
Dude! Now you're talking, man! What else could we add to a 60's car to make it really groovy? I seem to remember something called a color organ, different color lights for different frequencies of...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-25-2024, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,657
Re: Thank You, Ford Barners!
My Fords would not be in nearly as good shape as they are without easy access to Ford Barners. So much shared knowledge!
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-25-2024, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 924
Re: 1962 Galaxie radio speaker connector
The one I'm talking about is plugged into the radio in the picture on the left hand side. I've got that same picture in my watch list in eBay, the $28.55 Galaxie radio.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2024, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 891
Re: Spring removal and Columbia installation
Kube, Thanks. I can afford the best jack stands; not sure what those might be, so much cr@p made in Ch!n@. Not a Harbor Freight fan at all. Just don't know where else to go for jack stands. ...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-24-2024, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 924
Re: 1962 Galaxie radio speaker connector
So why go to all this trouble for an old radio? Because. Bought this groovy FM converter too just like someone might have done back in the day. I remember having one of these in high school...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2024, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 891
Re: Spring removal and Columbia installation
Sounds good. That's the plan. Felt more comfortable with one wheel on the ground first time pulling a hub. I like "belt and suspenders" with jack stands (two each side.) Being under the car...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-24-2024, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 924
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-24-2024, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 924
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2024, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 891
Re: Spring removal and Columbia installation
Borrowed a spring spreader and got started.
Took a last drive and topped off the tank with fresh gas.
Jacked up the driver's side of the car and removed the rear wheel and hub. Removed...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-23-2024, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 924
1962 Galaxie radio speaker connector
I'm trying to bring my original radio back to life. Just bought the car in December. Initial trouble shooting revealed that the wiring wasn't connected and the speaker was missing. My guess is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2024, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 513
Re: bulletproofing a columbia
That's the link with the pictures.
Yes, talk to John Connelly, great guy, will steer you straight, great friend to the community. Send an email with your phone number, you'll enjoy talking...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2024, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 891
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2024, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 891
Spring removal and Columbia installation
Decided to start installation of my Columbia today and have the 1941 installation instructions. Haven't even gone to the garage yet because I'm stuck on the first sentence, "Disassemble Ford axle as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,016
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2024, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,016
New Eaton Spring or re-arch existing
I believe the front spring on my 41 coupe is shot. It's not only flat but arches ever so slightly backwards and needs to be fixed. I've heard two opinions from multiple sources.
1. Just have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 320
Views: 64,306
Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project
Thanks for all the recent posts. Winter is almost over.
I love the details like these '43 license plate tabs! When I go to a car show/cruise, what impresses me the most is the way people...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,260
Re: 1937 distributor quizz question........
Thanks for the update. Put a check mark in the 'win' column. It's very satisfying getting these old cars to run right with original type parts. My experience is also "hit that starter button now...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2024, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,784
Re: 1947 Super Deluxe V8 engine ground strap?
I had the same issue. Never knew if the car was going to start or not when it was warmed up. When someone pointed it out to me, I had a devil of a time finding the stud on the firewall. The wire...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2024, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,180
Re: Third Gen Automotive
It's always a pleasure doing business with Third Gen. Stuff happens and you have to take care of first things first. Old cars aren't the most important thing in my life, never have been and never...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2024, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,664
Re: How far should I go with my '41 flathead
My first one too. Don't know what people like us did before the internet and the FordBarn.
I do get a lot of satisfaction figuring things out and making them right on this 80+ year-old...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2024, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,414
Re: Tires
I bought the 6.00 x 16 Diamondback Auburns last year. Awesome product, great quality, really satisfied.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2024, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,664
Re: How far should I go with my '41 flathead
I'm with these guys. If you're only "pretty sure" the seal is leaking .... and "it's tough to quantify how much coming from where" that wouldn't be enough for me to pull the engine, much less...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2024, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,181
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