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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-26-2024, 07:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 782
Posted By Detonator
Re: 36 five window interior panels

I used clear heavy plastic over the door and a Sharpie to outline the size and locate all the mounting and window crank holes, tabs etc. I then transferred that to thin Luan plywood (make sure the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-24-2024, 04:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,748
Posted By Detonator
Re: Best chemicals/solutions/goops to clean off gear oil, etc. on a chassis

I'm a Simple Green fan, too, but whatever you choose, buy one of those small, cheap plastic kiddie pools to slide under your work area.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-06-2023, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By Detonator
Clamshell Sealing Question

I'm resealing the U-Joint Clamshell in my '35 coupe: it has a '39 trans, '40 rear end, '37 rear trans mount.


Should I use a Permatex-style sealer on the two paper gaskets between the clamshell...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-17-2023, 08:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,664
Posted By Detonator
Re: Topped off trans -- now synchros are glitchy

I swapped out the Lubriplate for a GL-4 140W. It gets warm here so I didn’t go for the 85-90. The difference in shifting is remarkable. Lots smoother. Thanks.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,664
Posted By Detonator
Re: Topped off trans -- now synchros are glitchy

True. GL-4 doesn't attack yellow metal.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,664
Posted By Detonator
Re: Topped off trans -- now synchros are glitchy

I’m pretty sure that’s my issue. I picked up some GL4 140 yesterday and will drain and refill in the next day or two. I’ll report back. Thanks.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,664
Posted By Detonator
Topped off trans -- now synchros are glitchy

My '35 coupe has a '39 trans and a '40 banjo, both newly rebuilt. I've put somewhere between 50 and 100 miles on the car. Today I climbed underneath and topped off the trans. I'm running Lubriplate...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,577
Posted By Detonator
Re: wide five lug nut torque and direction

Thanks. Tires are Stahl Excelsior: 5.50-16 and 7.00-16. They have a tallish profile like bias-plys. The wheels are stock Ford Wide-Fives in front and Ford accessory "Farm Implement" wheels in back....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,577
Posted By Detonator
Re: wide five lug nut torque and direction

I run 32 lbs in the radials on my wide fives -- and it rides and steers really nicely.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,364
Posted By Detonator
Re: Door Insulation

https://www.amazon.com/HushMat-10200-Ultra-Black-Damping/dp/B001VKVBHY/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=hushmat&link_code=qs&qid=1677875310&sourceid=Mozilla-search&sr=8-4
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-01-2023, 12:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,364
Posted By Detonator
Re: Door Insulation

Hushmat is another option, equivalent to Dynamat. A little cheaper and no logos printed on it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,100
Posted By Detonator
Re: Painless wiring kits

"How to Wire Your Street Rod -- From Start to Finish"



it's been around forever, and available from most shops
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2023, 08:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,100
Posted By Detonator
Re: Painless wiring kits

Yes, he did, and the new owner has been just as great to work with. His new, smaller panel is ideal for us guys that don't run power windows, A/C, etc etc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,773
Posted By Detonator
Re: Lacy's parts in CA ??? Trouble reaching ??

Their products are well-designed, beautifully-crafted, and the support lit is spot-on. I've never had an issue with Dennis not getting back, often within the hour. Try DM'ing him, it's not always...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-25-2023, 03:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,100
Posted By Detonator
Re: Painless wiring kits

I've used American Autowire panels on a few cars, as mentioned above you only hook up what you need. There are no leftovers hardwired into your fuse block. The cleanest option is to do your own...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 482
Posted By Detonator
Re: Early '35 Door Pull Hardware Color?

This '35 of mine has a Canadian VIN. It has a painted grille shell -- but two wipers and a plated windshield frame. The dash, window garnish, door handle and window crank handle, and pull cord...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 482
Posted By Detonator
Re: Early '35 Door Pull Hardware Color?

Add-on Question: those conical springs behind the door panels; do BOTH the door handle and window crank get these springs? My car had only one spring behind the passenger side window crank.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-13-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 482
Posted By Detonator
Early '35 Door Pull Hardware Color?

My early '35 5W coupe has the forward door handles and fabric pull cords. The car underwent and amateur restoration at some point in its life. The metal "keepers" that secure the pull cords were...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-15-2023, 05:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,146
Posted By Detonator
Re: Early '35 window whiskers?

Yes there are seven oblong holes just below the lip of the window garnish. They're approx 3/8 x 3/4 inch; one toward the front, a group of three in the center, and another group of three toward the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-12-2023, 11:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,146
Posted By Detonator
Re: Early '35 window whiskers?

Forgive me for not getting right back, we’ve had some weather issues here. I’ll try to get in and see which of the bumper styles this would take — if either. It’s not obvious from just looking into...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2023, 12:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,146
Posted By Detonator
Re: Early '35 window whiskers?

Thanks, I'm familiar with Steele. I don't need the entire 300 dollar window channel set. I just need the two inboard whiskers... but I don't know what they look like or how they install. Evidently...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2023, 09:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,146
Posted By Detonator
Early '35 window whiskers?

My '35 5W suffered an amateur restoration back in the 70's and it appears many parts never got reinstalled. It's an early car -- forward door handle mount -- and it needs the whisker/scraper assembly...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-05-2022, 09:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,659
Posted By Detonator
Re: cloth spark plug wires

You might try Rhode Island Wire; they offer the "7MM Stranded Copper Core - Cotton Braided and Lacquered" They've been my go-to for cloth wire for years.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-07-2022, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 410
Posted By Detonator
‘35 Headlight Stands: L & R interchange?

‘35 Ford Passenger Car headlight stands. Are left and right interchangeable? Hard to tell just looking at ‘em. Standing around the shop we all thought that’s how Henry would’ve made them.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-05-2022, 07:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By Detonator
Rubber Floor Mat Installations -- questions

I'm working on the installation of a Dennis Carpenter rubber floormat in my '35 five window. (Note: DC tells me they haven't made a '35-specific floor mat since 2012 when the molds "wore out") I'm...
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