Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2017, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Stiff 35 Ford steering
Is yours in a 35 or later Body? Other than the plate, what other mods did you have to do to get the box in ? Thanks!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2017, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2017, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,532
Stiff 35 Ford steering
I have a 35 Ford with about 66K. It has a 49 Merc in it. The steering is pretty stiff and an issue for me since I had my shoulder replaced.
I've read several things but would like for some others...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-15-2014, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,053
Re: 35 in the mist
Here's an "out take".
http://somer.smugmug.com/Cars/35-Fords/i-FNdzWVB/0/XL/photo%2045-XL.jpg
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-29-2014, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,053
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-29-2014, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,053
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2014, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,053
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2014, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,053
35 in the mist
1st , this picture is possible because of some of the assistance I received from folks on this forum over the last year. I'm able to drive it (and stop!). I go to a gym every morning and there was a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2014, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,014
Re: 35 Ford lock disassembly
So nice when it is simple. A screw was in there holding the old one in. I unscrewed it and pulled old one and installed new one. Square rod was a little longer but I won't bore you with "how do I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2014, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,014
35 Ford lock disassembly
I managed to find a NOS lock and key for my 35 Ford. I tried to pull handle out after removing the two outer screws so I could start disassembling the assembly and get access to to door lock barrel. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-28-2014, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2014, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,847
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Forum: Early V8
06-26-2014, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 671
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2014, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Re: 35 Ford Brake problems
Saga is over! I found a set of late model brake drums. One was NOS! Turned them and installed new bearings. Knocked old weights off of drums. Drives OK but I'm now trying to find some one who can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2014, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Re: 35 Ford Brake problems
Most definitely. Bearings have only gotten worse. I pull down new trailers to check to see if they have Russian bearings.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2014, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Re: 35 Ford Brake problems
I should have taken a picture of the Mexico label on the bearings in there now. Oh well ,Fords are made there now anyway ? Many years ago i was spinning a bearing with an air gun and the shop owner...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2014, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Re: 35 Ford Brake problems
As I see it then, an option is to install something like some Speedway early Ford hubs along with early style drum ? Or find 46-48 drums, clean up, change bearing and install.
Thanks for hanging...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2014, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2014, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Re: 35 Ford Brake problems
I couldn't measure ID but I could do the depth
http://somer.smugmug.com/Cars/35-Fords/i-sZJJ2fW/0/S/photo%203344-S.jpg
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2014, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Re: 35 Ford Brake problems
Spouse's plane was delayed so I got to take advantage of the 88 degree temps :-).
Here's what I found:
Shoe was getting a little gnarly....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2014, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Re: 35 Ford Brake problems
Thanks for comments and suggestions. I've been picking folk's brains as I went. Thanks to people taking time to share, I have a much better idea of my problem.
I like to have a rough idea of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2014, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Re: 35 Ford Brake problems
As I understand it, for earlier drums, I'll have to change hubs. I'll need the hubs, then a bearing spacer for the new hub. Regardless, I know I'll need the spacer that goes behind the wheel but IF I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2014, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
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Forum: Early V8
06-17-2014, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 671
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2014, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 12,013
Re: 35 Ford Brake problems
Thanks for the reply's. I live on a steep hill (strike #1)
Brakes aren't too good and chatter (strike #2)
I like to drive my cars to meets. I have a strong sense of self preservation.
My friend...
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