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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 06:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,085
Posted By tomkc1
Re: Installing a wiring harness

Babyboomerboy could be me. I'm a baby boomer, too. I purchased a wire harness from Tyree Harris for my 1934 Ford almost 10 years ago. The harness sat in my garage for 5 years. During that time I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-06-2024, 05:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By tomkc1
Re: 34 Ford Rear View Mirror Reinstall

Another problem has developed. Since removing the windshield header trim panel I realize that I have the wrong screws to reattach the mirror and also, I can't get the holes to line up.
The screws...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-05-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By tomkc1
Re: 34 Ford Rear View Mirror Reinstall

Thank you, Leadfoot4U. It took 26 minutes for me to get an answer to my question. That is so cool. What a great website.
Tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-05-2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By tomkc1
34 Ford Rear View Mirror Reinstall

My rear view mirror was loose so I took it down before it fell down. Now to put it back up the holes above are to big for the screws. I want to take the piece shown down to see how I can reattach...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-05-2023, 04:35 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 41,563
Posted By tomkc1
Re: Faces of fordbarn

Mike was a true gentleman, one of those people that many of us miss. He introduced me to the Daytona "Birthplace of Speed" club.
Tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-29-2023, 04:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,246
Posted By tomkc1
Re: '34 Ford Drive and Show

Its a real beauty, Scott. I hope you have many happy miles. Like you, I've benefited so much from the people here on the barn.
Tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-25-2023, 04:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,350
Posted By tomkc1
Re: Hydrostatic fuel gauge

Thank you everyone. I've ordered the fluid. Now I have (another) project when I get back to Florida in the fall.
Tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2023, 04:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,350
Posted By tomkc1
Re: Hydrostatic fuel gauge

Thanks, Brian. The process sounds very logical and simple. I think I'd try that method. The big question which has been asked here many, many times is where can you get the fluid?
Tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,835
Posted By tomkc1
Re: Insurance recommendations

Discussions about insurance companies get my blood boiling! I don't like insurance companies and I think in trying to minimize their risk they take advantage of us. That being said, I had Hagerty...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2022, 05:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,377
Posted By tomkc1
Re: the original mechanical brakes

Is there one reputable supplier for all mechanical brake parts? Mine work o.k. but I certainly can't "stop on a dime".
Tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2022, 05:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,421
Posted By tomkc1
Re: here we go again

In Astor, FL the St Johns river has come back to major flood stage. Neighbors as close as one street away have major headaches from the flooding but "clunker" sits in my garage high and dry.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-06-2022, 04:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,477
Posted By tomkc1
Re: So this just happened...

Yes, glass can be drilled. Tomcarman did it above. As a glazier for 30 years I drilled hundreds of holes in glass. If the glass is tempered it can't be drilled. Holes in tempered glass are made...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-27-2022, 05:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,008
Posted By tomkc1
Re: Redoing my hydrostatic fuel gauge with new red liquid

Thanks for the information Jim. One day I'll tackle my gauge and it's reassuring to know the experience you have. I hope you can get the photos posted.
Tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-14-2022, 07:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 776
Posted By tomkc1
Re: Wiring harness

I'm with Lawson. Tyree made mine and his service is excellent. I'm sure some of the other suggestions are good ones but I can only speak from experience. If I had to do it again, I wouldn't...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-14-2022, 05:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 776
Posted By tomkc1
Re: Wiring harness

I'm with Lawson. Tyree made mine and his service is excellent. I'm sure some of the other suggestions are good ones but I can only speak from experience. If I had to do it again, I wouldn't...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-20-2022, 05:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,819
Posted By tomkc1
Re: Wiring Harness guy, Tyree ???

I had ordered a harness from Tyree. It was over 2 years before I got to install it. When I did, I found that there was an optional type of connection that I had guessed wrong on when ordering the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2022, 05:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 577
Posted By tomkc1
Finding a list of issued tools on a 34 Ford

So "Henry's 31" got my curiosity up.
Behind the back seat of my '34 Fordoor sit a number of tools that have been there for 50 years and I never paid much attention to. I know the crank handle is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-10-2022, 06:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,269
Posted By tomkc1
Re: My '34 Won't Turnover

As a follow up, I've been suspicious of the ground cable with my motor not turning over. It was a new one that I bought from NAPA last year. So I called Third Generation Automotive and ordered one....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-27-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,269
Posted By tomkc1
Re: My '34 Won't Turnover

So here I am a year later (and a year older) with the same problem. I did notice that the ground cable at the battery was scorching hot after trying to start it today. So I cleaned the battery...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-29-2021, 10:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,840
Posted By tomkc1
Re: Fordbarn Shirt, Poster

Me three!! Maybe the shirts could generate some money to help in the maintenance of this site.
Tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2021, 05:27 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 40,756
Posted By tomkc1
Re: WHO Is the Oldest Early V8 Forum Member?

I'm 73 and have had my grandfather's '34 for over 50 years now.
Lawson Cox is right about life being like a roll of toilet paper. I quote him all the time!
Tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-07-2021, 06:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,616
Posted By tomkc1
Re: Speedometer cable/speedometer noise

When I had that problem with my '34 10 years ago I undid the cable as you have done and put a few drops of 3 in 1 oil in. It solved my problem.
Tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-27-2021, 06:50 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,298
Posted By tomkc1
Re: Hagerty insurance ?

It seems like you're suggesting not to insure a '34 roadster with collision. Am I reading that right?
I have Hagerty and at Marcus' suggestion just purchased Cherished Salvage Coverage for an...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-08-2021, 05:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,645
Posted By tomkc1
Re: V8 times

I got mine over 2 weeks ago here in Central Florida.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-03-2021, 05:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,306
Posted By tomkc1
Re: No politics

This site is a great asset to me personally, Ryan. I'm not real mechanical but my "friends" here are. I appreciate your web site and your rules.
Happy and healthy 2021 to you and to all those who...
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