Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2021, 03:44 AM
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Views: 270
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-28-2020, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 289
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2020, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,387
Re: Suspected spam
I had an AD two weeks ago looking for tires. A fordbarner suggested I contact the guy you referenced. I had some communication with him. I found him evasive and didn't have answers to my direct...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2020, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,318
Re: 1937 Ford question
I put little visors on my '37 headlights to soften the relatively ugly accessory sealed beam conversion. Fortunately for you, your car is so good looking, it doesn't take away from the over all look.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2020, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 883
Re: Tireshop for '37 Ford wheels
After much searching, I found a tire shop. They did a super job! I did learn a few lessons: 1) Not everyone wants to work. (Maybe its just here in California?)
2) If they would rather NOT do a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2020, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,318
Re: 1937 Ford question
Your car is great looking! It also has the 1940 accessory headlight set-up using sealed beams. Getting the 1937 Book is recommended. It goes into much detail.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2020, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 883
Re: Tireshop for '37 Ford wheels
I used to change my Model A wheels all the time. I had plenty of mobility and plenty of room to work on anything then. As far as contacting the local V8 guys, they don't have a go-to guy. There...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2020, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 883
Re: Tireshop for '37 Ford wheels
Of the twelve tire shops I talked to, most of them will not reuse the inner tube. because they cannot protect it. Just more expense on something simple. These people think they are on the cutting...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2020, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 883
Tireshop for '37 Ford wheels
I have discovered that there may not be any tire shops that have the equipment to remove tires from '37 wheels to put on a new tire. I understand this requires a piece of old school equipment called...
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Forum: Early V8
12-10-2020, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 168
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Forum: Early V8
12-08-2020, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 168
Wanted: 600-16 Whitewall Tires
I am looking for a set of FIVE 600-16 3"Whitewall Tube Tires. Inexpensive and the newer, the better. Can pick up anywhere in Southern California.
Dirk Stewart
951-334-9544
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2020, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 586
Re: Carburetor Adjustment for 33 Ford
I run a Detroit Lubricator in my stock '33. They work differently from later carburetors. I found a manual on line to help. try this link below. it might get you going.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2020, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,274
Re: Bill McGrath,Early Ford Store
When someone I like and enjoy doing business with, -while sharing our special hobby passes away, it hurts.
The other sobering part is that it reminds me that we're all just visitors here.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2020, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,320
Re: '37 Ford all locked up
Yes, the car pushes in neutral and seems to shift OK. Put it in gear...... Zippola, nothing. Wheels locked up. I'm gonna have a buddy of mine come over this week and help figure it out. If...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2020, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,320
Re: '37 Ford all locked up
New battery, tests at 6.2 volts. Tried popping the clutch in all gears, with screeching tires as referenced above, even reverse (Going backwards) I had a similar issue with my Model A and was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2020, 01:20 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,320
'37 Ford all locked up
Went to the Post Office. When I came back. the car wouldn't turn over. just a slight "Thunk" sound that seems to come from the starter with each push of the starter button. Headlights won't work...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-30-2020, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 587
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-17-2020, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 282
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-17-2020, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 282
Gas not getting to Carburetor
I couldn't drive my '37 for several months this year. During this time it seems the fuel line has become clogged. Question: Before I dismantle the fuel line, will blowing it out with a compressor...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2020, 03:51 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,589
Re: V-J Day August 15, 1945
My Uncle Lee was KIA off Samar, Philippines October 25, 1944 by Imperial Japanese Navy. The efforts of his Taffy 3 group saved thousands of American lives and repelled the far superior Japanese fleet...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2020, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,245
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2020, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 715
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2020, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,170
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2020, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,170
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2020, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 715
Re: More Mercury Scenery
I'm in the Los Angeles area. Some of the people here think that the rest of America is just like LA. It is not! Thank you for the photo!
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