Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2023, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,303
Re: Ford Flathead Torque Tube Identification?
my '37 torque tube does not have a centre bearing of grease nipples from which the bearing would have been greased. It has a solid axel with the boss suggesting it should or could have a centre...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2022, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 0
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'35 Ford, 3 window coupe - an update
I have a real "Frankenstein" flathead in my '35 Coupe - it's a '37 block with 32-36 heads. The '37 was a on-off year with 21 stud heads and a centre spigot so I decided I wanted to install a set of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2022, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 987
Re: Clutch question - '35-'37
Okay, cool. I'll stick with the 9". I would have moved to the 10" if there was no mod required just because a bigger clutch is "better" in my mind (you know, bigger is better syndrome)? Anyway, I'll...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2022, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 987
Clutch question - '35-'37
Hi, I've just pulled my engine for tranny rebuild. The clutch is worn and I have no idea about the pressure plate but, the first and last time I drove the car the clutch did feel uncertain so, I'm...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2022, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,041
Re: Gee Whizz...A New 'Barner
Thank you for the information. I did speak with Richard at Early V8 and you are right, I couldn't find any wide five drums, mine are 37-38 drums and are in great shape but, I've decided to go with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2022, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,041
Re: Gee Whizz...A New 'Barner
Thanks for posting those pics! Received an e-mail from Richard at Early V8 Garage today to let me know my Hydraulic Conversion Kit is in the fabrication schedule and could be shipped by end of Feb -...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2022, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,041
Re: Gee Whizz...A New 'Barner
Might you know or be able to find out what those wheels were originally off or where I might locate new vintage-style 16" steelies without contemporary holes, slots etc. I'd like to run 16 inch rims...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2022, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,041
Re: Gee Whizz...A New 'Barner
Update on my search for Rumble seat parts, I've located a nice regulator with the glass channel and Rumble seat hinges so, I'm of on a flying start. I'm going to concentrate on getting the rear...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2022, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,979
Re: 3rd gen autos
No problem getting in touch with them here, I spoke to them yesterday but, over the holiday, most suppliers were running on minimal staff.
Cheers!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2022, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,111
Re: Still vibrating but better
Let me begin by saying - I don't know what I'm talking about... now that I have that out of the way - misalignment from the transmission spline to the differential can definitely cause vibration. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2022, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 298
Views: 41,907
Re: WHO Is the Oldest Early V8 Forum Member?
I turned 70 in September and it was suggested to me that it's all down hill from here so, next September I'll be celebrating my 69th the following year my 68 so-on-and-so-forth!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2022, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 298
Views: 41,907
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2022, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,974
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2022, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,974
Why I bought a '35 Coupe to heal - my backstory..
Apparently I need 10 posts to be able to DM 'Barn members' - So, let me tell you my backstory - if that's okay!
When I was in high school, I was like most young guys, nuts for two things; "chicks"...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2022, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,041
Re: Gee Whizz...A New 'Barner
...so, spent some meaningful time in the shop on the Coupe today. I was preparing the car for the hydraulic brake upgrade - doing stuff I can do myself and WD40 everything I can see to prep it for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2022, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,041
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2022, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,041
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2022, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,041
Re: Gee Whizz...A New 'Barner
I have a giant favour to ask - DFoor, a member here, has a rear window regulator which I need but because I'm new I'm restricted and cannot DM him my request. If someone could on my behalf ask him to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2022, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,041
Re: Gee Whizz...A New 'Barner
OMG you guys,I'm blushing!!!!! Thanks for the kind accolades. I bought this car in the Fall of last year (2021 for those that have lost count) and took delivery via Transport truck in early November....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2022, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 180
Views: 379,408
Re: Hey Fellas... Some Clarification...
Wow... I'm brand spankly new to this and this is the first thread I see... kinda interesting... kinda sad... kinda like life! Anyways, I have a 25 year old restoration of a 'mostly original' 58,000...
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