Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2021, 09:38 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2020, 09:45 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2020, 05:50 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2020, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 807
Re: E 3 spark plugs
Reminds me of the "Fire Injector" plugs from J C Whitney back in the 70's. Don't recall that they did much for my Pinto station wagon:(
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-10-2020, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2020, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 26
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Re: 40 turn signal options??
IMHO, unless you you've tested these units and have their wiring schematics, it's probably easier just to buy a new one complete with instructions.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2020, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Shakey Can follow-up/Recommendation
<<NOW the question IS, would you sand with 3000 and buff it with some "perfectit" OR leave as IS OR other suggestion????>>
Leave it as is. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2020, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 27
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2020, 07:15 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2020, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 57
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Re: Paul Bradley Response
Yes, but as I recall, Wally showed up, took pity on the Griswolds, and let them in the park. So, maybe there's hope after all;)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-20-2020, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Shifting A Columbia In A '40
Don't think it hurts anything, but it's harder on the clutch and slows acceleration. I've done it a few times myself when it wasn't possible to back up (e.g., at a stop sign with a car right behind...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-20-2020, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 872
Re: Shifting A Columbia In A '40
A handy, clutch-saving tip if you forget to disengage the Columbia before coming to a stop: put the car in reverse and back up a little to drop it out of high range.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2020, 06:00 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2020, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: radial tires
Diamondback sells radials made by various Japanese manufacturers. They add whitewalls using their own process. I've had a set on my '40 for several years and have been quite happy with them.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-28-2020, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Phenolic Spacer
I drilled a hole in the 1" phenolic spacer under the Holley 4bbl in my '40 and screwed in a barb hose fitting to supply the Columbia.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2020, 06:01 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2020, 06:10 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2020, 04:06 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2020, 11:07 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2020, 06:45 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2020, 10:07 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2020, 04:06 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2020, 03:28 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2020, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Good coil
Skip Haney rebuilds original coils and guarantees them for 3 years: http://www.fordcollector.com/coils.htm
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2020, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,679
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