Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 05:20 PM
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Alternator hidden in a generator case?
I am working on a ‘51 F-1 and the owner has decided to stay with 6V Positive ground. I like the idea of an alternator that looks like a generator. I’m pretty sure that there is at least one company...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 712
Re: Narrow V8 Rear Axle
PS, I have a guy looking for a Maverick axle but even that won’t work unless I can get axles for it with the 5x5.5 pattern because the width added by the adapters would push the total width back into...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 712
Re: Narrow V8 Rear Axle
Even before the Lincoln brakes I was 1/2-3/4” wide so the extra 1 1/2” that the Lincoln’s add definitely pushes it into the “no-can-do” department. Something that will shave anything less than 2” is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 712
Re: Narrow V8 Rear Axle
I think that I am going to give up on trying to keep the look of the banjo. There are newer axles readily available ( a 10 bolt from a S-10 is one of them) that need very little to modify to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 712
Re: Narrow V8 Rear Axle
I try and lay out all the information I can but things in I post get missed. I already have about 1,500 into Lincoln/Bendix Brakes. This in fact is the whole problem, those brakes add 1.5-2” per...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 712
Narrow V8 Rear Axle
This is not my first thread on this topic but I have a bit more info now so I thought I would start fresh. My mockup is done and the combination of Model A axle with the Lincoln brakes, the 16” wires...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,789
Re: Back end of a T-5
If you go to the Early V8 parts for sale here the The Barn you will find that Krylon 32 (Gary @ Cornhusker) in Nebraska sells exactly what you need. He’s a great guy to deal with. I have bought quite...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,789
Re: Back end of a T-5
I believe that if you go to the H.A.M.B. Site and check parts for sale you will find at least one adapter plate for sale, maybe more that one.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2024, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,153
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2024, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,789
Re: Back end of a T-5
Hmmm, there’s always something to get wrong but 2.8 is still a small motor. Regardless, I too think it’s the best unit for you. 4.03 was the lowest 1st gear ever available in a T-5 So you couldn’t...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,789
Re: Back end of a T-5
The important number is 1352-234 it comes up as GM 1993 2.8L (which is the 4 Banger) strangely the ratio information is blank, I’ve never encountered that before. You want to google “T5 transmission...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,789
Re: Back end of a T-5
Yes, for your application I think that the lower gear is best. Just for fun you should de-code that tag. You might learn something more!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 494
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,393
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,393
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,393
Re: 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup
All the bs on terminology aside, it looks like a nice “Open Cab” pickup truck at a real good price (if the ad is legit & correct). If it were closer to me (I’m in Seattle) I would give it serious...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,393
Re: 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup
And yes, I know that it is not a true convertible either since the top does not fold down (which I did not know before I bought it) but folk’s know what I mean.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,393
Re: 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup
I have an “Open Cab” 28 pickup truck. A lot more people know what I’m talking about if i call it a roadster pickup than do if i call it an open cab. Some people don’t even know what roadster means so...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,789
Re: Back end of a T-5
I’m pretty sure I can see that the tag is indeed in place on the lower left corner. Any T-5 is plenty stout for your application, it’s all about gearing. I have a T-5 with Camaro V8 gears in it but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,789
Re: Back end of a T-5
There were a few variations in the gear ratios depending on what engine it was behind (4 or 6 cylinder or Camaro etc.) You said that it is from a V6 truck so it will not have that low first gear but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,437
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 514
Model A hubs on V8 Axle?
Can Model A hubs be used on a V8 axle (I’m assuming that all the v8 axles used the same taper which may not be true)? Do all the V8 axles use the same hub? Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 494
Re: V8 Rear Axle Width
Merc an, the measurements you have provided make no sense to me. They seem to narrow to be the housing itself but they are too long to be the actual axle shaft.
I have contacted the seller and he...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 494
Re: V8 Rear Axle Width
I don’t know if I should ask this question here or start a new thread. If I were to narrow a V8 axle housing myself could somebody shorten the axles? Or could I buy shorter axles? Thanks Guys
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