Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2021, 05:32 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2021, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 223
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2021, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 643
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2021, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 317
Re: Mid 50s F-100 parts
They are a favorite of the 53-56 truck crowd on the FTE site. I've bought a couple items from them and was satisfied with the transaction.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2021, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 286
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2021, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,557
Re: shipping frustration
My experience has been exactly the opposite. Everything is luck of the draw to results: distance, shipping point, and status type.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2021, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,557
Re: shipping frustration
Things that always worked aren't working now. I cannot know exactly what is causing the problems but any package handled by the USPS can easily see unexplained delays at most every stage. Don't see...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 205
Re: 46 light switch
I've had better luck inserting and seating the shaft before turning on the mounting nut.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 855
Re: Cloth wiring options
Or you could buy cloth covered wire in various colors, in a number of tracer patterns, by the foot from RIW.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2021, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 358
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2021, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 855
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2021, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,374
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2021, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,705
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2021, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 522
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2020, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 395
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2020, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 601
Re: Water pumps
I bought new from Dennis Carpenter and have been pleased with the fit and performance.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,585
Re: What to check on a 46 Mercury
The biggest issue is rust. Best to check the trunk floor - especially if it has the tool compartment feature, the running boards, and the rocker panels. The bumpers look better than new and may...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2020, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 410
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2020, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,322
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2020, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,370
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2020, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 414
Re: 1950 sedan dash wiring
I haven't worked on a 50 sedan but on a 46 Tudor removing the dash made rewiring much easier. There were still connections to be made on the firewall after reinstalling the dash but all doable. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2020, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 828
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2020, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 828
Re: Any advice for a newbie?
The gotta have books would include:
Rebuilding the Famous Ford Flathead by Ron Bishop (he is active here as Ol' Ron
Ford Flathead Engines - How to Rebuild and Modify by Thacker and Herman
I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2020, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 828
Re: Any advice for a newbie?
Yes you can - just take KiWin's advise and let the rebuilder install the valves. Do you have any of the reference books?
I did what you are considering. It did help immensely to have a brother...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2020, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,323
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