Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 09:51 AM
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Re: My first dumb question
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Just a little advice. I always try to use the search engine feature in the tool bar before I ask a question in the forms with good results. Make sure your spelling is correct and try a couple...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2021, 02:07 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2021, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 1,985
Re: My first dumb question
I still have a lot of numbers matching instilled in me from owning the Vette. Since this is the Ford Barn, I must expound. I don't do anything to the 32 that can't be reversed.The previous owner...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2021, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 1,985
Re: My first dumb question
I have owned that 61 for 35 years and can't give it up. NCRS member 10654 and have had the car reach Top flight. I don't even look at Vetts anymore at car shows, well maybe a glance.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2021, 01:26 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2021, 12:54 PM
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Re: shipping frustration
Is there an easy way to ship to Canada from the US? I had to refund someones money on auto parts do to the hassle with the paperwork. This was USPS.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2021, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 50
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Re: A mouse repellent that works
You have to stay vigilant, I got lazy and didn't check the traps as often as I should have. The little varmints ate a hole in my convertible top that was up, off the floor on a lift for the winter....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2020, 01:04 PM
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Re: Misery loves company
"Before I was born I had a choice of a good memory or a big appendage, I can't remember which I picked" Andy Ronney.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2020, 01:20 PM
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Views: 1,148
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2020, 12:56 PM
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Re: A great day for cruise
It was a great day for a cruise.
I think we can squeak another weekend out. My sister went for a ride for the first time in my roadster last weekend. She mentioned my car is NOT a chick magnet. It's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2020, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Spark Plug Reading
Do a search on Holley 94 power valves
I'm running the 4-BL which are one step hotter then yours.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2020, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 817
Re: Spark Plug Reading
The small 4inch paper ones were giving me trouble. Your Oil bath should be alright. Like JSeery said try it without.
Check the choke plate, make sure it opens all the way.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2020, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 817
Re: Spark Plug Reading
Mine were carboned up like yours. I removed the small air cleaner elements that were restricting the flow. It also appeared there was not enough clearance between the aircleaner base and cover so I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2020, 03:46 PM
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Re: Mohawk lifts
Mohawk makes a quality lift. It would be hard to wear one out. All depends on what kind of deal you are getting.
I have two other brand lifts, ones a four post and the other a two post. Putting the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-06-2020, 04:47 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2020, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,730
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2020, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,730
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2020, 03:49 PM
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Re: Electrical Fire Hazard.
From the picture, it looks like you have the red and white wire under one terminal. Is there a reason to hook it up this way?
If the motor is of any size 1/2 hp and above. I would suggest, a starter...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2020, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,730
Re: Again?! this time juddering at a stop
"feels like the engine stalling and shuddering, however the vacuum gauge doesn't move , Alt light doesn't come on etc ."
You need to distinguish if it's the motor or something else and go from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2020, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,226
Re: electrical issue
Don't be so tough on yourself. Electrical issues frustrate most people.
Did the turn signals ever work correctly with the headlights on?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2020, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,730
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2020, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 242
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2020, 08:10 AM
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Views: 242
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2020, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2020, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 509
Re: Clutch Recommendation
Based on Paul Garrigans article. I went down to a 9 inch clutch and lightened the flywheel by 7 to 8 lbs. to lower the rotating mass. Since I'm I going by seat of pants feeling from last year, I...
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