Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2021, 03:48 PM
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Re: 1940 Ford 1/2 ton restoration sequence?
I believe there are a number of guys that visit this Barn that have "been there, done that". I'm quite certain any of them would need to know a bit more before offering any sound advice.
Such as:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2021, 11:10 AM
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Re: ‘34 kick panel material
You can purchase picture frame mat board at any decent hobby store. It comes in a zillion colors and is about the same thickness as the authentic panels.
Around here, Hobby Lobby has the best...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2021, 11:05 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2021, 01:23 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2021, 11:55 AM
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Re: spark plug wires
Robert, Get in touch with Mike Driskell. He sells the nuts in two different thread pitches (sizes). Perhaps he'd be able to help.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2021, 10:19 AM
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Re: Front end lift.
Yes sir... replace the spring. It is very likely "worn out" and as such is not only sagging but is no longer offering the designed height and handling characteristics that Ford built in.
I always...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2021, 10:12 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2021, 08:42 AM
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Re: spark plug wires
Okay, please explain why you would only replace two wires? Did you cut them by mistake or otherwise damage them?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2021, 06:51 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2021, 06:50 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2021, 06:48 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2021, 06:47 PM
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Re: cabriolet vs roadster- 1936
Old Cars Value guide has been poopy for decades. When i was regularly selling #1 coupes in the $65 - $70 range, they had them pegged at $40. Same disparity for the convertibles I'd sold.
They...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2021, 04:37 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2021, 02:36 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2021, 09:50 AM
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Re: Shackle pin, heads up
Russ, The diameters you'd found are within the Ford engineered specifications and as such there is no need to remove any so called "plating".
Ford used different metals for the casing on these pins....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2021, 07:43 PM
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Re: New 1940 Truck project ,front clip removal
Well, it sounds as if you are planning on bumping and filing. Thus, you will need to disassemble the front clip in to as many pieces as there are. Why take a chance at breaking and / or twisting...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2021, 07:24 PM
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Re: New 1940 Truck project ,front clip removal
As the grille is pot metal, it can easily break when placed under stress. that being the case, I'd remove the grille as an assembly first. Then, a fender and then the other fender.
Is this a half...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2021, 11:21 AM
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Re: spark plug wires
It would be very difficult to change these wires one at a time.
I'd suggest you mark the internal distributor terminal(s) before removing the wires. Personally, I'd engrave the respective number...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2021, 07:05 PM
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Re: 1940 Ford V8 ID
Gary, The blocks, when they left the factory, had a pair of drain cocks installed.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2021, 10:49 AM
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Re: 1940 Ford V8 ID
Many of the parts you'd mentioned in your post are quite interchangeable through many years. They, in and of themselves can not identify a block.
I might suggest you buy my book. It has a very...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2021, 10:39 AM
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Re: USPS damage in shipping
I may still do this you guys are really creeping me out:eek::eek: I just don't trust any carriers in the shipping business anymore.[/QUOTE]
Jeff, I truly believe the burden is on the shipper. We...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2021, 10:33 AM
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Re: Pressure plate bolt torques
Not certain what year you are working on but the "early" years have blind threaded holes. Be careful not to bottom out the bolt and break it off.
I've replaced more clutches than I dare recall and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2021, 09:44 PM
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Re: USPS damage in shipping
Perhaps in Turkey UPS is the "go to" company. In the USA they are on the same level or lower than their competitors.
A friend of mine owns an auto glass shop. Fully 50%, yes HALF of all new...
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