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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,074
Posted By smross
Re: Mystery Stall

I forgot to mention that the Salem Diner is on Loring Av. in Salem, MA.
It's on the National Historic Register and it's one of two Sterling Streamliner dining cars left in MA. It is still in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,074
Posted By smross
Re: Mystery Stall

Thanks for all the replies. It looks like we're leaning towards ignition problems.

I'm bringing the car to Tommy Caruso's shop tomorrow. He's in Tyngsboro,MA and I hear he is the Flathead Guru in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2015, 07:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,074
Posted By smross
Mystery Stall

I took my '37 Coupe for a drive Saturday afternoon and about two miles from my house the engine died while I was driving it. I tried starting it and it felt like it wanted to catch but it never did....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2015, 02:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,418
Posted By smross
Oil drain plug gasket size/type

I'm about to do my first oil change on my '37 coupe with a 59AB engine. What size oil drain plug gasket do I need and what material is used eg: copper, fiber?
I won't DARE ask what oil viscosity you...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2015, 09:51 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 22,296
Posted By smross
Re: Let's see your 1937 Ford

Mostly original paint and interior. 286 inch motor by Lowry's in NH.
Forum: Early V8 01-11-2015, 07:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,124
Posted By smross
WTB: 1937 Commemorative License Plate Tab

Looking for 75th Anniversary Commemorative License Plate tab issued by Early V-8 Ford Club to celebrate 75th anniversary of 1937 Ford
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-02-2015, 12:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,726
Posted By smross
Re: 1937 Ford Spare Tire Lock

nospartsman hit it perfectly; I have the 5/16" "J" bolt that is held to the trunk floor with the loop in the trunk floor pan. I think that all I need is the special double nut in the 5/16" threaded...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-01-2015, 08:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,726
Posted By smross
Re: 1937 Ford Spare Tire Lock

I just purchased a spare tire lock and it fits in the bracket nicely but there's one problem: the special nut that came with the lock is approx. 1/2" ID and the stud mounted in my trunk is 5/16". ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-26-2014, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,328
Posted By smross
Re: Allentow, PA & Springfield, Mass Swap meets

Found the schedule for the West Springfield, MA show here 1/17 & 1/18:
http://www.junkyardartist.com/Show%20Schedule.htm
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-25-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,771
Posted By smross
Re: 4 Years, finished the '34 Three Window

Absolutely stunning. Congratulations.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-22-2014, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,430
Posted By smross
Production Date based on Body number?

How can I determine the production date of my '37 coupe based on the body number. I tried searching the archives but I couldn't find anything. The car has a later engine so that number will be of no...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-20-2014, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,264
Posted By smross
Re: '37 Ford coupe trunk mat?

Ahhhhh! My car is a Standard as well and it has tannish cut-pile carpeting. Tres elegant.
Mine is an 87k mile car with 99% original paint and interior so it might be nice to have the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-20-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,264
Posted By smross
'37 Ford coupe trunk mat?

I don't know if I'm missing something but I cannot seem to find a trunk mat for my '37 Ford coupe. I've gone on numerous websites and looked at vendor catalogs and everyone seems to skip over the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,061
Posted By smross
Re: Convert 37 Ford radio to 12 volt?

Thanks for all the great replies. I have to admit that I want the original radio as much for aesthetics as anything else; it just looks cool. The fact that it will bring in stations is a bonus.
As...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-11-2014, 10:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,061
Posted By smross
Convert 37 Ford radio to 12 volt?

I'm thinking of installing a stock radio in my '37 coupe but it has been converted to 12 volts.
Can a stock '37 Ford radio be switched over to 12 volts? If so, what would be involved in the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-08-2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,561
Posted By smross
Re: Best Flathead Motor Book?

Thanks for all the great replies. I already have several of the books on order.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-07-2014, 04:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,561
Posted By smross
Best Flathead Motor Book?

I'm a Flathead newbie (and new to the Forum) having just picked up a '37 Standard Coupe with a 286 inch Jim Lowrey-built 59ab.
Can anyone recommend a good Flathead motor book that has info on...
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