Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Re: How To Remove Cosmoline
Take it to a machine shop, spent $50 have them bake it.
We have a heated parts washer cabinet at our shop that works well, but not as good as baking it would.
Watched a local Model A guy clean...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2021, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: David G's 1932 book
You can purchase it from many vendors (we stock them) , or direct from the source at https://shop.efv8.org/collections/ford-books/products/1932-ford-book-softbound-all-new
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2021, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 12,956
Re: NEW products available thread
Another new one. 1932 Ford v-8 water inlets. Completely CNC machined from aluminum.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2021, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 12,956
Re: NEW products available thread
Another simple and silly but useful new item. A reproduction of the 32-38 KR Wilson synchronizer hub tool. If you’ve rebuilt one of these you know it can be a pain to compress all 6 springs and balls...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2021, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 277
Re: 1933-34 Speedometer Gear Case
We offer them for the square shaft (1930-48)
https://thirdgenauto.com/product/new-1932-48-ford-18-tooth-speedometer-drive-gear-assembly-3-54-ratio/
You can use a 18 gear in a 19 case but not a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,582
Re: shipping frustration
There is a little old lady in my town that had a internet book sales business. These recent USPS issues literally put her out of business.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2021, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 1,014
Re: Helmet Distributor Rebuild
Ziggster, Given you have a NOS rotor the insulation around the shaft wont be to much a concern. Ford had a service bulletin, as the rotors after use can crack on the inner portion and short out to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2021, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,061
Re: 32 winterfront
Hot Rodding is seems to be a fashion statement like clothing. Once one person thinks a 25 louver hood and a pines grille looks good all follow suite.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2021, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,301
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2021, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,582
Re: shipping frustration
UPS rules the roost at the current moment. I’ve lost most all faith in USPS. We have been relying on UPS and FedEx 2-day as much as possible. International buyers should consider using UPS when...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2021, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 682
Re: Crab distributor or ???
The tang that mates to the camshaft has a stamp that will say either 68, 11A or 40B
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2021, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 682
Re: Crab distributor or ???
I helmet with 11A internals properly setup on a sun machine will be better than a crab distributor in my opinion. As for coils, your primary total resistance needs to be around 3.0-3.5 ohms. Bosch...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2021, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,418
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2021, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,639
Re: Black single stage paint.
While I don’t paint much I used to only use PPG concept 9300 for black. Every since I swapped to Tamco two years ago I haven’t looked back. Their black to me is as good as Concept but 1/3 the price....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2021, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2020, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,614
Re: Steering box bottom tube seal?
Andy I have the tubing somewhere from when I used to make them. It had to be custom made as the original tubing is a very special not common size. The only reason for us not making them anymore is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2020, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 602
Re: '40 Garnish screws
Bob, I received your email and responded the next day. Since it was a Roy item I’d gladly send you some 1-1/8 and 1-1/4 long as many as you need free of charge, however we are closed until January...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,614
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 430
Re: 1935 Tudor Seat Mounting
The bolt through the floor and the floor brace using two 5/16-24 x 7/8 hex bolts cadmium plated and according lock washers and nuts
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2020, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 325
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2020, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,311
Re: Anyone Repro This Part?
Im surprised nobody has reproduced this yet. They are rather hard to find and you’d think there would be plenty out there considering every 32-34 Ford and 35-47 pickup had them
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2020, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,072
Re: Hard to move (sell) heavy items
I just UPS'd two NOS 1935 drums to California from TN total was a mere $36.33. If a buyer is not willing to pay that then they don't actually intend to own them.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2020, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,203
Re: 1935 Pickup Windshield Regulator
Your ONLY shot at it that I know of is reach out to Joes antique auto. He used to rebuild them don’t know if he still does. Drake will have them available again but word has it it will still be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2020, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,077
Re: A mouse repellent that works
We had a massive mouse problem at our shop. Literally while on the phone with customers they would run across my desk. We saw them daily. We went to the local animal shelter and let my daughter pick...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2020, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,384
Re: Brassworks radiators
While that’s true as I have a $140 aluminum radiator in my 40, on the 33-36 fords there is not to my knowledge a aluminum radiator that even fits remotely close for a flathead engine much less for...
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