Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Period correct fire extingusher
Install it next to the trunk for display per your initial thoughts and get a modern ABC rated extinguisher in case you need it. Install somewhere you can get to it easily and relax knowing you have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 684
Re: 37 Replacement seats
Maybe if you included at least your general area someone might have a suggestion for another shop that is more in your price range. When I had the stock seat upholstered in my '39 p/u using flat...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2021, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 976
Re: 1932 ford pickup GVWR.
32FordNut:
Your p/u is exempt from weight fees in CA as noted above. Even if it wasn't the DMV would need a certified weight slip to determine weight fees not the manufacturers GVW rating. When I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2021, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,148
Re: Australian 1940-1941 Ford Open Cab Pick-Ups
The photo is of a 3/4 ton flatbed and it appears from the photos to be a factory one based on the rear fenders that have a notch in them to accommodate the flatbed supports. And as such the front...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-13-2021, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 580
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,148
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-12-2021, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 357
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-11-2021, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 319
Re: 57 speedometer
I recently bought a NOS Stewart Warner speedo for my '54 Ranch Wagon from Speedometer Service in Colorado Springs, Co
https://www.speedoservice.com/
Rusty went through it before shipping it to me...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2021, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 404
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2021, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,197
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,197
Re: What is this truck?
Never knew the actual term for the one piece ring type wheels. Always referred to any 2 piece rim as a split rim (with the exception of widow makers) Either way they are both a PITA to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,005
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2021, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,197
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2021, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,197
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2021, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 962
Re: 1936 pickup cab corner question
Just saw a thread that Bitchen Products in AZ is now offering lower door skins for COE's. Seems like there is more of a market for cab corners than COE door skins. But then what do I know.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2021, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 894
Re: Anyone know this guy
All Poodles are canines. Not all are dogs, some are bitches. At least per the AKC definition.:cool: Now back to the regularly scheduled flathead programing.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2021, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 509
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-06-2021, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 580
Re: 54 ford rear yoke
If you can't find one locally or Mac Van Pelt doesn't have the one you need you could try Bill Thomas Enterprises in San Bernardino, CA. He is all things rear end related. He did the re-gearing on a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2021, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 493
Re: 53’ 239 Flathead Water Pump Mounts
Looks exactly like the 8ba with Merc OCM pumps that I have in my '39 p/u. I'm no expert on Merc's but at one point I had an early Merc that had wide belts and used more of a square spacer instead of...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-05-2021, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 489
Re: wiper motor question
You can find Newport Engineering units on the auction site that includes free shipping. There are 2 different units listed for 1955 Fords, one with the stock radio and another without.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2021, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 481
Re: Initial start on new engine
Prime the oil system before starting. Many methods. Years ago when starting a new build 289 I borrowed a pre oiler that the machinist who built the engine made from an old pressure brake bleader....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2021, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 996
Re: 46 Stake truck rebuild
Chuck's Trucks is a good source for parts if you can't find something locally.
Chucks Trucks LLC., Ford Truck Parts and Restoration, Chuck's Trucks, Chucks Trucks (http://chuckstrucksllc.com/) ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2021, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 493
Re: 53’ 239 Flathead Water Pump Mounts
One other option is to fab some metal plate that bolts to the stock car pumps and then bends to horizontal to allow you to use stock rubber biscuit mounts. The PO of my '39 p/u did that but I removed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2021, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 493
Re: 53’ 239 Flathead Water Pump Mounts
8rt truck pumps are what you need BUT they are wide belts. You'll need to change the crank and generator pulley from the narrow belt car pump belt that you have on the '53 engine. I have an 8ba in my...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-03-2021, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 489
Re: wiper motor question
I put a Newport in my '54 Ranch Wagon. Bought it directly from Newport. Good people to deal with. Fairly easy install with good directions but I did have the radio and speaker grill out which made...
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