Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2021, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 637
Re: Toilet paper oil filter adapter
I have seen them before but you do run a risk of having the toilet paper
breaking down and entering your engine. It was a thing of the past.
My opinion is leave toilet paper where it belongs, in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2021, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 189
Re: Goodyear air wheels hub caps
There are companies that can custom make hub caps but would need a
minimum of 50-200-200 at a time. One company comes to mind Hipwell Arden in the UK.
I haven’t seen a remanufactured Goodyear Air...
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Forum: Early V8
01-07-2021, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 127
1935-36 special plug/stud fitting#48-6073
452109
452110
I have replicated this special plug/fitting
This is not an original item but a similar design of item #48-6073.
In the Same area of the Oil Gauge Sending Unit a special plug/...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2020, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,009
Macsautoparts.com new website
Check out Macs/Ecklers new website.
Shows pictures of the parts and item numbers.
It’s a good source to see what the parts actually look like.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2020, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,311
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2020, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 444
Re: 1936 Cabriolet Club Coupe rear seat storage
Okay, after investing wether or not the 1936 Cabriolet Club Coupe had a swing up back seat for storage I found no mention of it anywhere. So no it did not. The 1935-36 slant sedans and phaeton had a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2020, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 444
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2020, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,215
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2020, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,215
Re: Drake Free Shipping:
I agree 40cpe and V8COOPMAN.
No bashing no criticism here. They are facts and experiences
Others have had. There are other posts that others feel the same way. Others are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2020, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,215
Re: Drake Free Shipping:
There no bashing here.
No criticism, just the facts as I see it. You can’t tell me that he doesn’t have
Products out of stock. I agree it’s tough business. Yes he has good deals.
I’m sure he has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2020, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,215
Re: Drake Free Shipping:
I understand, I myself have bought many parts from Bob Drake And I’m sure he has been helping lots of people in the past. I’m not taking that from him but to be honest I stoped looking at his...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2020, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,215
Re: Drake Free Shipping:
Not me. I just go to other distributors who carry the parts.
Maybe he should fill his own void by stocking parts.
I’m just addressing my experience with a Bob Drake and
I’m sure other people agree.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2020, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,215
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2020, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,801
Re: 1936 cabriolet
The original post was created by me. I asked what the difference were between
The 1936 standard and deluxe models and if the Cabriolet was a deluxe model.
TerryOh and Don Rogers answer the question...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2020, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 579
Re: Sheet metal prep
Get a 6” orbital sander, use 80 grit and sand it down to the metal.
It will take longer but there’s no warping involved and
you can’t make a mistake.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2020, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 828
Re: Any advice for a newbie?
Don’t feel bad,My first build I did the same thing.
What I think is more important is matching the caps to the pistons.
I took a magnifying glass and matched the caps to each pistons.
If they are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2020, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 712
Re: Selling a car
Correct, registrations were transferable.
In 1973 New York State implemented the title.
Even thought New York State still issues a registration
Only the title is transferable.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2020, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 550
Re: Accelerator Pedal Removal
If you look at the rod closely it’s spring loaded where the connection
Of the rod meets the fitting. That little knob Fitting connects to the rod.
All you have to do is push Back the spring loaded...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2020, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,393
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2020, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 811
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-23-2020, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 2,134
Re: Another Huge Loss to me
Tony, sorry to hear of your fathers passing.
The memories your shared are precious.
You and your family will cherish them forever.
Sincere condolences, Blast.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2020, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 279
Re: 1936 convertible firewall
My 36 Cabriolet has no shims but I don’t think a shim here and there if needed
wouldn’t hurt anything. I had to use a few to align the body lines and doors.
80 year old cars my need some tweaking...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-21-2020, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 936
Re: Still wont start
If your getting spark try to remove the spark plugs and squirt a small amount of gas in
each cylinder. Put the plugs back in and If there’s spark you will have some sort of combustion. If you do...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2020, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 700
Re: 1936 radiator petcock
I’m terrible at soldering. I tried all day soldering that radiator.
I usually never surrender but today I did. Took it to a radiator repair shop.
I hope to have it back soon. Thanks guys for all...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2020, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 15,054
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