Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 6,793
Re: WHO Is the Oldest Early V8 Forum Member?
Getting close to 85 and feel very lucky to have made it this far. There have been times when I shouldn't have ! 1st car 32 Deluxe Tudor driven home with No plates, no battery and not old enough for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2021, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 859
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2021, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,902
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2020, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,985
Re: Removing transmission 1947 Mercury
Quick Question ? Are you dealing with a 9 inch or larger clutch plate ? I know back in the mid 50s on my Merc convt. I changed many transmissions . Do not remember having that much trouble!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2020, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 696
Re: Thoughts on wiring a basic '32 hot rod
Tim , My son just went through for his 32 Tudor which is somewhat of a Hot Rod and did it through Tyree Harris (sp) and he did it as a custom harness and had a small fuse box for some add on Items...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2020, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 746
Re: 1952 Ford F8 Tank Wagon
Our town had a Fire Engine F-8 1949 with the 337 Engine and a 5 speed tranny. It was a Pumper 1st line piece for a number of years. When I got on it was a back up to our E 1.. I liked it and no one...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2020, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 728
Re: Le Barron Bonney installer
Back in the day they had a list of approved installers but do not know who they were . Maybe someone on here will know of someone in your area that was on it. kx
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2020, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,144
Re: Engine install
I use an original front transmission Spline piece to check and align the clutch Disc to be sure it is aligned up and slides in and out once the pressure plate is bolted to the flywheel. kerk
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2020, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,260
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2020, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,849
Re: Accelerator foot rest
Clem, I have the one that mounts on the floor board to the right of the Gas pedal if you need one. It is adjustable and worked fine for me on my 32. Just let me know. kerk
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2020, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,902
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-11-2020, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 517
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2020, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,296
Re: Resplining a solid driveshaft
My though is welding it together with the Spline being a solid (thick) piece of steel being welded to a (Thin) hollow shaft thin tube it should be Cooled at the same rate or normalized after welding....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-03-2020, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,521
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-25-2020, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 868
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-10-2020, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 669
Re: 40 pick up steering column bushing
Lawson is right and I have usedat least 3 -maybe 4 . Well worth the money! Had it in my 32 for 15000 + miles and also in 2 different 35s . Will look and see if I can find the info. kerk
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2020, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,224
Re: 32 truck pictures
Looked at a 1932 Pick up in Townsend, Ma... A real barn find and as far as I know ---"NOT FOR SALE"
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2020, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 3,352
Re: 1932 "survivoration"
I remember Lee A. telling me the story of His attempt to pick up his Original 1932 Woody Wagon from the original owner. The owner would not let him take the car as it was raining and he never had...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2020, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 296
Re: 35 Ford Ammeter Flops to Full Discharge
!!! DISCONNECT THE BATTERY A S A P....I have lost 2 1932 AMP METERS AS i WATCHED THE GAGE MELT OUT OF THE GAGE when the points stuck on the cut out ! JME kerk could start a fire possibly
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2020, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 650
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2020, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 616
Re: Fuel pump valve removal
The ones that are intended to be rebuilt have the valves held in by a screwed in spring type clip that holds them in place . The last one I rebuilt was in Yellowstone National Park. Sold the car...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2020, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,156
Re: 1932 Ford Rad Cap?
That does not look like a Radiator Cap for a 1932 Ford to me. It may be a Gas Cap.. The 32 Cap has a Raised Rib which usually runs from front to back when installed. Also it is plated not painted....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2020, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 3,457
Re: Electrical Issue advice
My 32 Ford Had a cut out when the points stuck It melted out the Amp Meter before I could disconnect the battery. I wil NEVER use a cut out (original) style again! I now use the FUN SPOT voltage...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2020, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 472
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2020, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 874
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