Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2018, 06:52 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2018, 02:59 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2017, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 936
Re: 1948 Ford battery tray mounting
The v8 battery tray mounts on the passenger side next to the firewall. Just the opposite of the picture posted showing the 6 cylinder battery tray position.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2017, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2016, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,611
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-17-2016, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,999
Re: 46-48 ford or merc coupe fender question
Years ago, I purchased a new rear fender for my 48 Ford. It came without holes for the trim. The trim mounts in different places for the 46-47 and the later 47-48. Also the tail light mounting hole...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2016, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,162
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2016, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,477
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2016, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 11,146
Re: flathead ran with no oil
Dad bought a new 51 Ford. After an oil change, we drove the car half way across Houcton and stopped for gas. On a hunch, the oil was checked. The new oil was not added after the oil change. When we...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2016, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2015, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 54
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2015, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,585
Re: Raising the vin number on a frame.
The vin is on the frame in at least 2places. Additionally it is on the top of the transmission bell housing. If the transmission has been replaced, then the numbers will match. You will probably have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2015, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,302
Re: Best Spark Plug Wires
Just a side note: several years ago I made a set out of a set of stainless steel spark plug wires. They came off of a Pratt and Whitney 1830 used on our DC-3's. Works great and have lasted a long...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2015, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: 59AB Break in
I agree with quickchange34. My oil was very black at the first oil change. Since then, it has had a normal appearance. I changed the breakin oil as recommend. Since you changed the oil early, it will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2015, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2015, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 112
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2015, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,203
Re: 48 Wiring Harness
I got my wiring harness from C&G about 4 years ago. perfect fit and correct colors for the wires.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2015, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2015, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,333
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2015, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,069
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2015, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 47
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Re: blue dot tail lights
If you paint the blue dot black on the inside, the light shows up red, not blue or purple when the lights are on. Its a 50's thing.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2015, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 11,531
Re: maaco paint job.
Don't know about now, but the Maaco in OKC at one time always had street rods and antiques in their shop for all types of work.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2014, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,604
Re: Exhaust question
I had to heat the exhaust pipe and put a dimple in the pipe for proper clearance with the clutch petal. Tried several other options and this was the only one that worked for me. I am using Red's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2014, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 18,672
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2014, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 732
Re: Removing hood at 48 Ford
Leave the hinges in place and remove them from the hood. The hinges are a bear to align if they are removed. Use towels or a blanket to protect the paint on the cowling. It is better if you have...
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