Forum: Late V8
07-11-2020, 01:40 PM
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Various flatty engine parts
Various early and late flat head mostly stock parts left over from complete engine build.
Too numerous to list. Located in central Iowa 65 miles NE of Des Moines.
Shipping could be costly so local...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2019, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 995
Re: radio repair
You may be able to find electronics repair in the ....wait for it....Yellow Pages of a .....wait for it....phone book.
Electronics repair, phone books and yellow pages do still exist and are as...
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Forum: Late V8
12-27-2018, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 0
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74 Camper Special box+
FS Rear half of Camper Special converted to trailer. See pics. $200.00
Thanks. John Worden
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Forum: Late V8
12-27-2018, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 763
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-27-2018, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,015
Re: Body work question
I agree on the use of a rust converter. Don't cut corners after that though.
Prime with epoxy primer and paint with catalyzed paint.
Think about it. It rusted because it trapped moisture and road...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-27-2018, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 997
Re: transporter needed
Over on the HAMB Bill Squires has been highly recommended.
He is based in Ohio. Call 216 832 8697
I asked him today to bring a body from the Detroit area to me in Iowa.
John Worden
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2017, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,930
Re: Little off topic, metallic paint.
In this post you said " the paint store guy said it is not necessary to reduce it "
As far as I know there is not one acrylic enamel for automotive use that does not require reduction.
Consult the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2017, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,930
Re: Little off topic, metallic paint.
Reducer choice is critical. The product information sheet will specify temperature rating and mix ratio of paint/acrylic enamel reducer.
Short cuts = disaster.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2017, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 465
Re: Patch panels
A gap is a hole in the joint. Is that what you want? If not turn off the stitch and use the continuous mode and skip around with short welds leaving no gaps.
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Forum: Late V8
05-10-2017, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 515
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2016, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 860
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2016, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,879
Re: What paint to use
Paint grip steel is good. Clean it well with wax and grease remover to remove mill oil and fabrication/handling contamination.
I would sand it with 180 prior to priming.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2016, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,070
Re: 337 Lincoln powered hot rods.
In back I love the low down exhaust rumble of the stock 337 in my avatar after passing through 2 large oval mufflers. In front the motor is whisper quite like a Lincoln should be.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2016, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,736
Re: Guide coat
You betcha. Use it on filler as well. Primer is an expensive guide coat.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2016, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,718
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2016, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 963
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2016, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 784
Tire shaving/truing service registry
It seems that there is a fair amount of interest in this procedure so if you or if you know of someone who provides this service list the contact information here. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2016, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,802
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2016, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,802
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2016, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,367
Re: Silicone radiator hose
I owned 2 Caprice 9C1 ex police cars that were equipped with silicone radiator hoses.
Pretty sure they were used in heavy duty use applications like taxis and law enforcement
where high under hood...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2016, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,228
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2016, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,291
Re: Painting
It's easy to overthink the potential reassembly issues but in reality a bit of padding and a helper take the worry out of assembling painted parts. The key is to address all alignment matters before...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2016, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,291
Re: Painting
That method would require a lot of masking to prevent over spray on the previously painted areas.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2016, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,291
Re: Painting
OK a solid color so you can paint pieces.
Your door fixture won't allow access to the door bottom so I would spray coats of color to hiding on the door bottoms, immediately hang them on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2016, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,291
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