Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2023, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: HELP!! Top Irons identification
I'm also pretty sure those are not Ford top irons. On Model T and model A the bows were pretty much straight and went across to the sockets that were curved . They are definitely NOT for 28 to 30...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2023, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,249
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2023, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,249
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2023, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,342
Re: 35 Phaeton in Europe
I have a 35 Phaeton in Zimbabwe that was built in Canada, and a friend has a 35 coupe.
I would be very interested to Know and see how many cars from 1932 to 1939 were exported to Southern...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2023, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,220
Re: 1936 phaeton top brackets
Both the 35 and 36 should have the top rest brackets. The body is fitted with 2 brackets in each rear corner and the U shaped rests screw into the corner brackets. When the car is driven with the top...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2022, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 637
Re: 34 rumble seat in a 36?
Agree with David, the floor pan on a 36 roadster is very different in shape. Even the floorpan on a 35/6 phaeton is not the same as a roadster.
Snyders antique ford Model A parts, I think, list new...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-29-2022, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,460
Re: 1935 V8 battery dimensions
Thanks for the feedback everyone, it looks like the best option is to alter the original holder to make it take a taller battery. With the original size battery becoming obsolete it explains why I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-29-2022, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,460
1935 V8 battery dimensions
Hi,
I'm nearly finished my 35 Phaeton but need to make a bottom plate for the battery carrier. When I measure the depth from the car floor to the bottom of the carrier side brackets it is just over...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2022, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,860
Re: 1936 - Lighting Switch
Check to see that you HAVE a 35/6 switch body. Someone may have fitted a switch body from a later vehicle.
My 1935 had been changed to I think a 39 switch body and loom, it only went to 2 positions...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2021, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,264
Re: 35-36 Spare tire cover question
I have the same problem with my phaeton. I have Dunlop 600x16 tires and can get the outer ring onto the wheel but not the disc cover.
Thanks for the heads up that the ring part could be too narrow,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2021, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 762
Re: Door check strap - ‘36 Phaeton
Yes I bought 4 repos for my 35 phaeton, very soft and fold easily, especially on rear doors. Make sure they slide freely in the door guide plates. Also when the door is fully opened be careful not to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2021, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,777
Re: 1936 Ford Phaeton woods
Not sure if I have any more of my car during restoration. Mine is the last few green ones of this batch.
I hope these pictures will help you and others undertaking restoration of these cars, good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2021, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,777
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2021, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,777
Re: 1936 Ford Phaeton woods
These pictures were sent on to me from someone in Aussie. Whoever it was and the guy who owns this car, thank you, the pictures have helped me and I hope will help others.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2021, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,777
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2021, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,777
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2021, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,777
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2021, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,777
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2021, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,777
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2021, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,777
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2021, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,777
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2021, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,777
Re: 1936 Ford Phaeton woods
Okay here's pictures of the cowl wood, these were taken off the nett, my apologies to anyone that thinks they have copyrights
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2021, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,777
Re: 1936 Ford Phaeton woods
Hi,
I have recently rebuilt my 35 Phaeton replacing all the woodwork (most of which was missing), and the wood on the 35 and 36 should be much the same.
I can post a ton of pictures of how the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2021, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,532
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2021, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,598
Re: Columbia O/D
I owned some Auburn's with Columbia rear ends, their books recommended W160 gear oil, which a local speciality oil company made up for me, it was a very thick oil.
The Auburn instructions...
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