Forum: Early V8
05-25-2017, 09:09 AM
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46 ford car parts
46 ford crankshaft 59ab - the machine work has already been done.
Mains -.010, journals -.030 - $175 and I will pay the shipping.
You can't beat that.
One front fender brace - bead blasted and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2017, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,660
Re: disc/drum conversion
Yes thank you. I am going to install them as a matter of convienience.
To update - I now have pressure to all cylinders.
I did the bench bleed. Installed plugs and verified MC pressure....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2017, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,660
Re: disc/drum conversion
My thanks to all who have followed this "soap opera".
I am not a newbie, since I have been building cars for over 50 years.
I consider the brake upgrade only a slight modification.
I have also...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2017, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,245
Re: Cartouche Upholstery
Just to add some extra thoughts.
I did a 53 chevy (sorry guys) a few years ago.
I wanted some original material.
I asked Lebaron Bonney for samples - not even close.
Someone suggested...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2017, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,660
Re: disc/drum conversion
Sorry that I haven't posted any updates for a while. Long story.
The master cylinder was bad. It came from Skip White Performance.
A series of mis-communications, but I did receive the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2017, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,660
Re: disc/drum conversion
Thanks Charlie.
It is hard when you just like old cars all the way from purist to total customs.
You are right though, I should take the question to the HAMB.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2017, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,660
Re: disc/drum conversion
Catching up myself.
I have started cleaning up a lot of my extra stuff - not just ford.
I sold a bunch on ebay and have some listings now and more to follow.
I probably won't make it to Pate...
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Forum: Early V8
04-20-2017, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 700
1946 flathead v8 crankshft free shipping
1946 Ford flathead v8 crankshaft - 59ab
Machine work is already done.
Mains -.010 and journals -.030
FREE SHIPPING
I am mainly wanting to get machine costs and handling.
You won't find one...
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Forum: Early V8
04-13-2017, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 0
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1946 ford parts
Several extra parts from 1946 ford deluxe 2 door.
May fit others.
one only front fender brace.
Lower door seals - original painted with new rubber seals - Plus 1 scuff plate.
New oil breather...
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Forum: Late V8
04-03-2017, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 834
Chrome a/c compressor
Chrome Sanden 508 type compressor.
Dual narrow v-belt pulley.
See pictures that I posted under Chrome starter.
thanks,
dave_TX
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Forum: Late V8
04-03-2017, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 802
chrome starter for small block
I have a new chrome starter that fits the small block fords.
It may fit the larger engines - not sure.
I got this because the guy said it was for a flathead???
I paid $175. My loss your gain....
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Forum: Early V8
03-31-2017, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,028
46 project leftovers
Finishing up my 46 Ford project., I seem to have acquired a bunch of extra – some new, some used. I have tried to price everything low, rather than have it sit in the corner of the shop gathering...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2017, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,660
Re: disc/drum conversion
I usually try to make my experiences (good and bad) available to others.
I will continue to report on the progress of this situation.
The speed bleeders are a great idea, and I would recommend...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2017, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,660
Re: disc/drum conversion
Thanks guys.
The booster and MC are mounted in the area below the floor where the original mc would be.
I will try to get a picture of it.
The prop valve is a common setup for disc/drum systems....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2017, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,660
disc/drum conversion
I apologize if this has been covered, but my search found little info.
I am building a 46 for tudor deluxe.
I am using speedway's front disc conversion, and stock drum rear brakes.
This kit uses...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2017, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 968
horn not working
Trying to finish my 46 tudor deluxe.
I am using a super deluxe horn ring.
First - new wire from ring to horn relay.
Connected battery and the horn blows continuously.
Next put insulating washers...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2017, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,359
Re: wide belt sanden compressor
I talked to Vintage Air.
They said that they can only sell the complete Sanden compressor and clutch.
There has got to be a place to get just the pulley.
I even checked the Sanden company site....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2017, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,359
wide belt sanden compressor
I haven't found any info on this problem.
Installing a/c in my 46 sedan.
Using the alan grove bracket.
I happen to have a sanden 508 and chevy alternator.
The wide belt pulley is easy to find for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2017, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,394
Re: carb spacer
Thanks JWL and Ron - I should have bought the books.
Still learning, so I probably will.
Flatjack9, did you use the edelbrock? and what size spacer?
I am doing a mockup for carb mount.
Rotated...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2017, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,394
Re: carb spacer
Thanks all. I guess I could have been a little more specific.
My engine is a 46 - 59ab - 276 ci, stock cam.
I picked up an offenhauser 4 bbl intake.
I would have preferred to use a WCFB, but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2017, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,394
carb spacer
I am going to use a carb spacer on my 4 bbl intake.
What is recommended - open plenum or ported?
What are advantages/disadvantages of each?
dave-TX
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2016, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,054
Re: Fuel pump hitting intake manifold
Chris and Andy, I just encountered the same problem.
Trying to finish my 46 59ab engine (276 w/stock heads).
I got the offenhauser 4 bbl intake and it is for the 59ab not the 8ba.
I am using the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2016, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 17,946
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2016, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 24,699
Re: 59ab & 8ba
And we remembered what we did wrong.
Side note:
Those 59ab bearings I have are NOS.
An interesting find was that someone had packed a piece of newspaper in the box.
The top of the page was torn...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2016, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 24,699
Re: 59ab & 8ba
Aw Ron, if you know what you are doing takes all the fun out of it;-)
Remember those days when there was no online, and few books.
Trial and error was our education.
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