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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-02-2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,130
Posted By Joe B.
Re: Changing of the Guard. A new breed of car nuts.

It might help if the many, hoarding doubles and triples of old parts that younger enthusiasts need could put them on ebay or F/B, where I think they would have the best chance of being seen. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-07-2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,269
Posted By Joe B.
Re: early Ford V8 flathead motor catalytic converter?

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-05-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 936
Posted By Joe B.
Re: Radio repair

So, dd you want it restored or converted to solid state? There's something magical about a working vacuum tube radio.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-03-2024, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 264
Posted By Joe B.
Re: 1950 Shoebox Wiper Blades

Wow! Must be a dream car.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-14-2024, 11:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,149
Posted By Joe B.
Re: Clock for a 52-53 Mercury

Thanks for this. I've been running a Borg clock from a '50 on a power supply for a few weeks now after servicing, and there is a tiny spark when the points make their momentary contact, causing some...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-08-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,943
Posted By Joe B.
Re: Went for a drive today......

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-30-2024, 09:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,241
Posted By Joe B.
Re: Probably the wrong auction venue for this car.

Well said!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-30-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,241
Posted By Joe B.
Re: Probably the wrong auction venue for this car.

Yes, I forgot to mention Blazers and Broncos. They seem like the must have at any cost for the obviously well heeled crowd there in Scottsdale.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-30-2024, 01:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,241
Posted By Joe B.
Re: Probably the wrong auction venue for this car.

I watched the auction on TV. Insane prices for pickups and muscle cars. Classics not so much. I know I overpaid for my '50, but like others said, it's my hobby, not an investment. Somebody got a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-29-2024, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 551
Posted By Joe B.
Re: Shoebox door removal help

Drill the countersunk heads off of the machine screws?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2024, 11:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,484
Posted By Joe B.
Re: 1950 Ford sedan seat too far forward

I feel your pain. I'm only 6'1" 200#, but with the seat all the way back, my knee was on the shift lever and steering wheel in my belly. I know the average guy was shorter in '50 and I knew I needed...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-12-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,769
Posted By Joe B.
Re: Yes, times they are a changing

Here's the listing. I'm not an expert on '35's, but pictures show some flaws. Peeling paint, etc. Price listed as $30,800. https://www.mecum.com/lots/1101832/1935-ford-roadster/?aa_id=497875-0
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2024, 11:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 526
Posted By Joe B.
Re: Side molding for 1950 Ford 2 door sedan

Check out "Shoebox Fords" Facebook page. There are some pieces for sale there right now. Here's photo of my '50 custom for reference.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2024, 10:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 989
Posted By Joe B.
Re: New Here 1941 Fire Truck

That's beautiful! Thanks for saving it. Good luck getting her running.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2023, 11:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,244
Posted By Joe B.
Re: 53 merc v8 overheating

Take the rad. cap off and check for bubbles in the coolant before it boils over. Doesn't that indicate a head gasket problem?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-20-2023, 10:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,305
Posted By Joe B.
Re: Merc OD

@rotorwrench. Thanks for the explanation. That's some eye opening automotive theory. Tradeoffs in everything. I certainly will factor that into my driving habits and keep the brakes in top shape.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-18-2023, 09:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,305
Posted By Joe B.
Re: Merc OD

Was "timing gears" a typo? Did you mean transmission gears? Lots of good easy to understand info on overdrive in this thread and I've looked around a lot. I'm in my first o/d car and trying to learn...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-14-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,968
Posted By Joe B.
Re: Cast iron Fenton headers

Here's an interesting read on Fenton. You were right about the 50's. http://kustomrama.com/wiki/Fenton
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-11-2023, 11:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 860
Posted By Joe B.
Re: Bleed down on vacuum advance question

Good point. I have 3 Made in china from a popular 49-51 mail order place and they all leak down regardless of the vacuum applied. Finally got smart and ordered one from a local napa. Echlin made in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-09-2023, 11:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 860
Posted By Joe B.
Re: Bleed down on vacuum advance question

Yes, the pump is new and will hold. I don't know from experience, but am thinking the large diaphragm and crimped construction, maybe that's just the way it is. Then again, making an airtight seal...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-09-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 860
Posted By Joe B.
Bleed down on vacuum advance question

The first new vacuum advance control sent for my stock 8ba loadamatic distributor would not hold vacuum when applied by an Actron hand vacuum pump. A replacement was sent and I pump it to 15# and it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-19-2023, 10:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,995
Posted By Joe B.
Re: 50 flathead V8 temp. sending units

Get the digital thermometer with aiming laser, then you will know for sure what the temps are where on the engine. I have the 160 stats in my '50 now, with the hole, like you. I also had 190 stats....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-11-2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,109
Posted By Joe B.
Re: Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster

I wonder when it was modified. Has a Nash-Healey vibe.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-06-2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 847
Posted By Joe B.
Re: '50 3 speed with overdrive question

My '50 with O/d makes no clicking noises. Here is a link to the operation with trouble shooting. http://www.oldwillysforum.com/forum/TechData/BWOverdriveManual.pdf
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-06-2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,712
Posted By Joe B.
Re: Flathead SBC

"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery."
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