Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 352
Re: 47 Truck cab inside winshield trim connection
My '46 has the end of the center trim strip covering the bottom gap. The rear view mirror bracket is attached to the top and covers the top gap.
I installed the rear view mirror, as my truck didn't...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2024, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 423
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2024, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 249
Re: 47 pickup speedometer cable
It comes out of the firewall near the bottom of the steering column, across the top of the bellhousing and towards the passenger side. It then goes across the top of the crossmember and is secured...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2023, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 736
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2023, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 373
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-03-2023, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,080
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-03-2023, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,080
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-02-2023, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,080
Tailgate Hook Retaining Springs
I want to install a set of tailgate hook retaining springs. Not sure how they are supposed to be orientated. Can someone explain or show a photo of how these are intended to be installed?
Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2023, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 558
Re: Backfiring
Backfiring can also be associated with an intermittent loss of voltage in the ignition system somewhere. May want to check wire connections and a possible wire rub through to the body. A while back...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2023, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,780
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2023, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 714
Re: Door window fuzzies on 1940 ford pickup
You will need to install the clips to the fuzzies. I loosely clamp them to the strip, verify their positioning to the holes in the doors, remove the strip and squeeze the clip onto the fuzzie with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2023, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,467
Re: 46 Ford Truck Front Fenders
It's 26-1/2" using a tape hooked to the top inner edge and following the fender top contour to the top edge (at the center) of the wheel opening. Not sure on the big truck measurement, but it will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2023, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,467
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2023, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 787
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2023, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,325
Re: Defroster Vents for 1941 pickup. Source?
A tip. Use a couple pieces of welding wire through the duct screw mounting holes as guides. Slide the duct up the wires and secure it at the top of the dash with some tape to keep it in place. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2023, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,325
Re: Defroster Vents for 1941 pickup. Source?
Excellent photos of the various pieces used! I find it very interesting and helpful, as information on these is rather difficult to find. Thanks mecuryclyclone for posting these and other related...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2023, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 947
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2023, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,325
Re: Defroster Vents for 1941 pickup. Source?
I recently went through this and learned the differences the hard way. Was sold a set of the straight style vents and was told they were correct for my '46 pickup...they aren't. Using the straight...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2023, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,452
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2023, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,298
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2023, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,298
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2023, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,353
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2023, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 851
Re: 1940 Door Windows
I just installed channels and glass into my '46. My truck has the metal surround around the glass and fits perfectly into those box channels. I would assume the channels will need filling for glass...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-06-2022, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,116
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2022, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 9,155
Re: Wa State, Nice & Legal
I have a YOM Washington plate on my '46 pickup. It's my understanding, Washington only issued a single plate for trucks in '46 and cars got a window sticker.
Oregon only issued a single plate for...
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