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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 363
Posted By meric42
Re: 1942 ford truck heater location

I have these instructions from 1945 if they help? If you need in Higher resolution PM me and I can email you the files. :)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2024, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 538
Posted By meric42
Re: 1935 sedan delivery rear door latch

My '42 Sedan Delivery uses the same latch as the drivers door.
Forum: Early V8 01-24-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 129
Posted By meric42
1951 vent window pivot brackets

Looking for the female vent window hinge brackets (left & right) for a '51 Victoria or Convertible. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks in advance. :)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-20-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,498
Posted By meric42
Re: 1937 Halogen headlight conversion

Agreed, I have fitted period relays to my cars. I know that it protects the switch & wiring from burning out and, as stated above assures the brightest of lighting from the bulbs. My '42 Sedan had...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-16-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,301
Posted By meric42
Re: big truck air compressor

Hi Corey, Sorry but I can't help with any more information on the tire pump other that what I have already posted, and I have long since sold the Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) WWII truck I was...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2023, 12:41 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,863
Posted By meric42
Re: Jim Linder aka Bubba

So sad to hear of Jim's passing, he was a huge asset to the hobby and his knowledge will live on in his memory helping Ford enthusiasts for many years to come. Sending my sincere condolences to his...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-03-2023, 05:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,131
Posted By meric42
Re: 41 front spring

The front spring in an early production '41 I had was so flat that if you turned full lock, the shackles would have shredded the inside of the front tires. I bought and installed a reversed eye...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-03-2023, 05:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,251
Posted By meric42
Re: Flathead V8 blocks not cast at the Rouge plant

Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) Trucks also used the extra hole in the block for oil filtering, and a bypass valve as explained in the attached documents.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-27-2023, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 453
Posted By meric42
Re: '53 Convertible latch handle and mechanism

Thanks Merc Cruzer for your input, I will give it a try, when the weather permits :)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-22-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 453
Posted By meric42
'53 Convertible latch handle and mechanism

When I bought my '53 the latch handle for the top was missing. I have managed to find a new handle but need to work out how to lubricate the latching mechanism so as not to break the new handle. Is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-22-2023, 05:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 473
Posted By meric42
1953 Crestline Sunliner O-Drive emblem

I have a '53 Convertible with factory overdrive, and a Coronado kit. I was wondering if the overdrive emblem on the deck-lid should have been deleted or relocated when the Coronado kit was...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-22-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 659
Posted By meric42
Re: 1946-1948 Hot water heater

Hi Seth, Here is a diagram of the plumbing for the Hot Water heater to check your connections and flow direction. I've never had a problem with water flow in these heaters.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-20-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 265
Posted By meric42
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-20-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,858
Posted By meric42
Re: Good Morning Nice Car conversation

I had a guy argue with me that my '42 Fordor was a Mercury. The problem really was that due to WWII '42 Fords were never sold new in New Zealand. He just saw the vertical grille bars and made the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-06-2023, 09:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 273
Posted By meric42
'53 Crestliner Accessory Steering Wheel

I managed to buy a '53 steering wheel as below and found that the rubber insulation under the horn ring has gone soft and a little gooey. What have others used to replace this rubber cushion, as...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-02-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 811
Posted By meric42
Re: Diagram of parts for 1942-48 passenger heater

These files might be of some help? I can email Hi res versions if you need them send me a PM.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-26-2023, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 477
Posted By meric42
Re: Loose door handle 41 Super Deluxe Coupe

The handle is held in by a rivet head screw not a set screw. Only the lock has a set screw, so you need a short screw with a head on it i.e. long enough to thread into the boss on the handle but not...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-24-2023, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 648
Posted By meric42
Re: what are these called?

I don't think that they are being reproduced. I have some used ones here in New Zealand if you need them send me a PM. :)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-24-2023, 04:04 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 85,117
Posted By meric42
Re: My new 1939 Sedan Delivery!

Nice to see the progress on the '39, you're doing a great job. I wish I had the time to work on my #2 '42 SD, I hope to do a similar freshen-up to yours but time and other projects keep getting in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-24-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,236
Posted By meric42
Re: '47 Sedan Delivery

I agree, and I think that us Sedan delivery guys need to start a sub group to share information and help one another. What do others think?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-23-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 63,644
Posted By meric42
Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project

You can also check the body as being pre '45/6 too. The '41 and '42 firewalls are different. the attached pictures show the difference i.e. the later body's had an additional swage at the top of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-22-2023, 04:31 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 63,644
Posted By meric42
Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project

I'm pretty sure that a '46 - '48 grille will fit in the same space as the '42 grille, there are differences in the pans under the radiator/grille area. the '42 lower pan under the front of the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-03-2023, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 962
Posted By meric42
Re: 1946 1947 1948?

Could even be a '41 or '42
Forum: Early V8 07-24-2023, 03:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 241
Posted By meric42
'41 - '48 rear door latches NOS

Looking for NOS rear door latches as per above years for a Ford or Mercury Fordor Sedans. Also looking for complete used front door latches, worn out or broken ones are okay too.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-12-2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,514
Posted By meric42
Re: 1947 Ford Panel Steering

It certainly seems to me that the drag link is too long on the adjustment. I suggest that you adjust the drag link so that the pitman arm is at the centre of its travel and as others have said,...
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