Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2022, 02:22 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2022, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 4
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1932 Fuel Tank Sending Unit
Hello All,
I am working with the following goods:
- Aftermarket Fuel Tank
- Aftermarket Sending Unit (from ISSPRO)
- Feeds a 1930 Essex Fuel Gauge
My Sending Unit has:
A) A failing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2022, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 487
1932 Gas Tank Sending Unit
I have a reproduction gas tank.
It has a reproduction sending unit for my 12 volt set up.
The gauge reading used to be accurate, though is not anymore.
I just pulled the tank & the sending unit...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2022, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 895
1949 Mercury Fuel Pump
Hello,
Stock flathead fuel pump was replaced some 10 years ago. I stupidly let the car sit for the last 7 years. The fuel pump is now not pumping. I suspect the diaphragm is dried up. Are these...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2022, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,572
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2022, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,572
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2022, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,572
1932 Roadster - Rubber Goods
Hello All,
I have a '32 Brookville bodied roadster.
I came across this site....
https://thirdgenauto.com
I noticed some rubber goods that I do not have, which I am considering.
But...I am...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2021, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,296
Re: Leaking 1932 Steering Box
I hath remove the end cap & tube.
Is the tube supposed to appear like the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
Could this be contributing to my leak?
It slid out of the steering box smoothly.
It had a gasket...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2021, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,296
Re: Leaking 1932 Steering Box
When using the John Deer Corn Head Grease....Do I use 100% of that in the steering box OR a percentage of that AND a percentage of some other grease?
Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2021, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,296
Re: Leaking 1932 Steering Box
Oh, now that I see the picture, it makes sense. Is it a simple removal of the 2 bolts and then you wiggle out the plate with tube? Will anything else come falling out; ha!???
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2021, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,296
Re: Leaking 1932 Steering Box
I do not have the later plate.
Nor do I have the headlight switch parts on the end of mine.
So the fix is to obtain a 1933 & up plate? It bolts on the same?
It has a tube on its inside portion...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2021, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,296
Leaking 1932 Steering Box
Have a stock '32 box....was rebuilt many moons ago.
It leaks off the very front end (open) cap area.
I would like to remove it, clean it, reseal it up.
Looks like the rebuilder used some orange...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2019, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,484
1932 Roadster Trunk Mat Thoughts
I am aware that the 1932 Trunk cars did not come with a rubber mat.
But the bare metal deal, isn't working for me.
Does anyone have good ideas that feel period correct for a trunk mat?
Thanks!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2018, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,030
1932 ford roadster trunk mat
Would like to throw a rubber mat in my trunk.
I've not seen any stock style rubber mats for sale anywhere.
Anyone have an idea / source for a period correct trunk mat that would work?
Thanks!
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Forum: Early V8
02-17-2018, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
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Forum: Early V8
02-09-2018, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
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Forum: Early V8
02-03-2018, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
1932 Roadster Seat Riser
Left over from my car build. Came with the Brookville Body project I bought. Couple tweaks needed to a couple of slightly bent sections; wouldn't affect its use.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2018, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,408
1946-1948 Flathead Oil Pressure
I have an electrical sending unit in the back of the block feeding the gauge on the dash.
Since there is another "line out" feed, next to my current sending unit, I would like to add a small...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2018, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 9,122
1932 - The Tie Rod Wobble
Ya know that rare, but sometimes, crazy front end wobble the car may get?
The only way to make it go away, I have found, is to stop & start again.
It is only happened to me a couple 2 -3 times...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2018, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,344
Re: 1932 Radiator Cap
Picture of the 1932 Ford Cap & Buick Cap.
I probably need to bring both to a radiator shop.
Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2018, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,344
1932 Radiator Cap
Question....
I have a 1932 roadster; stock radiator & stock radiator shell.
I am running it with a stock radiator cap.
But....
I would like to retrofit a 1930 Buick 8 radiator cap.
Anyone know...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2017, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 761
Re: 1949 Mercury Coupe - Door Lock Rod
Amazing! Thank you SO much!!!!
My Door Panel and Garnish Molding are still off the door.
I now see that I may have to unscrew the latch from the door...
To have the latch LOW enough...
So I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2017, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 761
1949 Mercury Coupe - Door Lock Rod
The inner door knob (that be pushed down or pulled up) has a rod that attached to the mechanism inside the door.
Anyone have a description or picture on how to attach the bent rod?
I know it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2017, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,130
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2017, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,130
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