Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2020, 10:13 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2020, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,407
Cubic inch question
I have a Ford 8ba that has been bored .040 over and has a Merc. crank. What cubic inch does this come out to? Thank you and sorry for my ignorance.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-14-2019, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 904
Re: 28-29 Phaeton
Thank you to everyone that replied, looks like I may be looking for a Phaeton!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2019, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 904
28-29 Phaeton
Hello all. I have a 27 model t phaeton or touring, looking for something a little bigger. I cant find any locally to look at but wondering if a 28-29 would be noticeably bigger?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2019, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,180
Re: Sealed beam headlight help
Thank you for the help. I retraced all my wires and found a bad ground. All works good now. I try not to drive at night but get caught out once in a while on my way home. Do I need a fuse or relay? I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2019, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,180
Sealed beam headlight help
I rewired my old harness to accept three prong sealed beam lights. I cut the wire that fed the park lights and made that my ground (grounded to frame). When I use a test light everything seems to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2019, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,013
Re: Paint type
Thank you for your replies, I am going to stick with TCP lacquer and go for it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2019, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,013
Re: Paint type
I bought some lacquer from TCP to edge the car out and was not happy with the quality (seemed very thin with not much pigment). I see Mac's has PPG lacquer for $800 a gallon, don't think I can...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2019, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,013
Paint type
What are you guys using for paint? I would like my car to look like original paint but finding lacquer and acrylic enamel seems to be difficult around here. I am looking for Andalusite Blue and my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-01-2018, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 900
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-01-2018, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 900
Powder coating wheels
Anyone have their wheels powder coated black? Wondering if I should go with a 80% or 90% gloss. Trying to look close to factory sheen.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2018, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Re: Paint advice
The reason I am a little skeptical is how easy it chipped in a couple spots.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-16-2018, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 841
Paint advise
I am going to paint my roadster and looking for paint advice. I bought TCP acrylic lacquer in Andalusite Blue and painted the dash. This was my first time with lacquer and it seems like it wont be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2018, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Paint advice
I am going to paint my roadster and looking for paint advice. I bought TCP acrylic lacquer in Andalusite Blue and painted the dash. This was my first time with lacquer and it seems like it wont be...
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Forum: Early V8
08-31-2018, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 356
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2018, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 476
Re: '32 Roadster w/s frame
Not sure what brand the frame is. I will have to find new studs or modify the ones I have. Thanks everyone.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2018, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 476
'32 Roadster w/s frame
I bought a used aftermarket '32 Roadster windshield frame, I then ordered all the mounting hardware. The w/s frame mounting stud is 3/8" on both ends, the threads in my w/s frame are 5/16". Did I get...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2018, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 954
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2018, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 996
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2018, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 954
8ba fuel pump
I have a 8ba in a model A. The firewall is recessed for clearance, the stock glass bowl fuel pump won't clear the firewall. Did Ford make a 8ba pump with no glass bowl?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2018, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 996
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2018, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 996
Air screw and timing
Just got my rebuilt 8ba running, stock cam and single carb. How do I set the air adjusting screws on a 8ba (94) carb? Also, what is the best setting for the timing? Thanks.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2018, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,859
Re: 32 grill shell
I bought a Vintique, it seemed pretty nice until I compared it to an original. It lacks the detail but it's affordable.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2018, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,172
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2018, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,172
8ba Edmunds intake
Hello, I bought a 8ba with a Edmunds regular 2x2 intake manifold. I can't find any info. on this manifold. Anyone know how they perform compared to the more popular intakes (Navarro, Offy, Edelbrock,...
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