Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 05:20 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 05:14 PM
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Re: Original 1932 Standard Coupe up for auction
I'm kind'a with JSeery on this. In the case of the Vicky, and from MY perverted perspective, these two similarly-equipped Vickys display (to ME) just how pleasing a tastefully-chopped specimen...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 71
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Re: My first dumb question
It was Christmas of 2002 I believe that my wife bought a crated block in cosmoline from Richard LeJuerrne of Halibrand in Kansas, as a surprise Christmas present for me. It's still in that crate...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Drivetrain Advice Needed
If you'll type "Equis" into your browser, you'll find that quite a few DIFFERENT topics come under that nomenclature. Give me a clue as to which type of "Equis" you're referring to, so that I can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 1940 Brake Drums
I've always believed what Mart says here to be factual, although the SMOOTHE drum MAY be original from another supplier, or possibly an "across-the-counter" Ford replacement. If you look inside that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: 8BA Flathead crankcase breather tube
If you cut that tube roughly in half, a Dorman 555-023 freeze plug will fit perfectly in the top end of that original bottom piece. Then, use a 3/8" compression bulkhead fitting such as this 3/8"...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: sometimes all we can do is laugh!
Like "jetmek" says....."Get a different bank!" How true! There are banks, and then, there are BANKS! I had the good fortune, well over forty years ago, to begin doing business with a Credit Union...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 03:22 PM
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Views: 867
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,870
Re: Original 1932 Standard Coupe up for auction
I've owned and driven a 'sheet-load' of 283s, 327s, and even a half dozen or so 350 pieces of 'sheet', and I've just never quite managed to "obsolete" one of 'em yet during the past 56 years that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 128
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 554
Re: Drivetrain Advice Needed
By "physics", it's the difference in "torque multiplication" created with different gear ratios that affects the overall strength of a transmission case and the gear set itself which is CONTAINED by...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 03:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 313
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 03:25 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 128
Re: 51 Ford 6cyl PCV System
Steve....This should be a piece of cake. DORMAN has a bazillion different PCV grommets in their line-up. They can be ordered at most major auto parts stores if they are not in stock. Click the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 384
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 887
Re: Rebuilt starter
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 1,638
Re: My first dumb question
Ahh! Now the term "solidaxle" makes sense....from one "Vette guy" (and owner) to another. DD
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=2560&pictureid=21230
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 1,638
Re: My first dumb question
WOW....That's ALMOST hard to fathom when you consider that $7.50 is well over ONE % of the MSRP of a WHOLE '40 Ford being approximately $660. DD
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Forum: The Test Forum
03-02-2021, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 500
Views: 91,076
Re: photo1-1-window
SUSPENSIONS
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=331927&d=1506394832
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=331925&d=1506394517
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2021, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Another dumb question?
For the earlier models ('38 thru '48), the "A-" after the numerical model number ("81A-" or "01A" as examples) means that the part is intended for "Passenger Car" and "1/2-ton" pick-up trucks. An...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 1,638
Re: My first dumb question
An 8BA is the latest, and last iteration of Ford flathead engine, in passenger cars from 1949 thru 1953 (1954 in Canada). Welcome aboard! DD
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 602
Re: Another sad loss
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How sad! Good guy, for sure! And a beautiful cabriolet....Prayers! DD
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=1147&pictureid=8158
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 342
Re: Oil hole on the back of the block
Use this 4-way with a "close", or short nipple into the block. DD
eBay Item #361468769649 as an example....$7 bucks!
https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/9NIAAOSwaA5WmBFJ/s-l200.jpg
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 378
Re: Brake Bleeding on 1940 Sedan
Monday Feb. 15th (two weeks ago) it was about 18º-ish....a "monumentally Cool" day for us in Houston, for sure. It was that next day (Tuesday 16th) that got us....about 7º or so. That's nippy! Our...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2021, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 378
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