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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-07-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: Trans Installation

Hello Seth, I don't have a photo. It is/was a 78 case with dual synchronizer rings. I thought the '38s had a single sync ring. So was it rebuilt at some point in the past? I'm not sure.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-31-2024, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By Pat's Ride
Trans Installation

Another probably easy question for a 1938 trans install.

Once the trans is installed and the torque tube attached.

Is it easier to put the shifter in, or remove the top cover install the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-30-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 469
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: Trans Replacement

Thanks for the replies! We got it apart Thursday evening.
Reassembly starts on Monday. Can't wait to get it back on the road.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-28-2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 469
Posted By Pat's Ride
Trans Replacement

Hello all, I did a search but didn't find a definite answer. When rolling the rear end back to disconnect the torque tube from the trans.

I'm replacing the stock trans on my 1938 with a 1939...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-23-2024, 09:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,435
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: 1950 Ford sedan seat too far forward

Thanks for sharing Joe B. The seat in my '38 is a bit close for me and I'll be using that idea to move it back a few inches.

Geoff, glad you got an answer and figured out your issue.

Pat
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-26-2023, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 403
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: happy Holidays

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Congrats on 12 years Tom!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-25-2022, 09:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 585
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: Starter removal

Here's a video I did on my '38. I would think it would be close. I opted for a high-torque replacement. My '38 is updated to 12 volts. Hope it helps. ~Pat
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-13-2022, 10:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,153
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: Insurance............thumbs down JCTaylor

My '64 Ford F100 was original patina paint that I did a Crown Vic suspension and drive train swap to the F100 frame. Haggerty insured it for $10,000 which was my choice for under $200 per year.

I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2022, 09:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 638
Posted By Pat's Ride
Local Shop

Hello all, does anyone have a recommendation or know of a shop near North West Indiana that works on our old cars and flatheads.

I don't need anything done immediately. I'll do the basics, change...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-19-2022, 09:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,272
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: 12 Volt High Torque Starter

I installed a Powermaster high torque starter on my '38 with the original flathead last October. It was about $250.00 from Jegs. Although it's only been a few months I'm happy with it and would...
Forum: Questions & Suggestions 01-09-2022, 10:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 851
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: Photo

Here's a YouTube video, it might be helpful. ~Pat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGijbl1bfnI
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-04-2022, 10:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,487
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: T-5 conversion panning

That is a beautiful looking '40. I have always like the look of black with red wheels.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-02-2022, 11:47 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,709
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: The Early Ford V8 Club of America - Application Form.

Yes that is on my to do list. I have a couple of items to do to my '38 to ensure reliability then I want to make a couple day trip of it.

Thanks!
Pat
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-26-2021, 09:21 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,709
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: The Early Ford V8 Club of America - Application Form.

Just signed up also...

Pat
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-23-2021, 11:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,709
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: The Early Ford V8 Club of America - Application Form.

Thanks for the response guys! I'm going to sign up over the weekend and give it a go.

Pat
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-23-2021, 12:12 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,709
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: The Early Ford V8 Club of America - Application Form.

Thanks for posting the link. I've been looking through the magazine and see that the cars appear to be stock. My '38 retains the original 85 HP drivetrain but it is hopped up a little bit with a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-20-2021, 10:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 775
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: Test

Beautiful car. My favorite color combo, black with red wheels. ~Pat
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-10-2021, 09:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,529
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: 1938 Tudor Windshield

It's some sort of a cover, I have not remove it yet to take a look at the battery. From what I can see there are studs attached to the cover that go through the firewall and have nuts on them from...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-09-2021, 06:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,529
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: 1938 Tudor Windshield

Thanks and thanks for posting these. I found your write up on posting pictures in another thread. Nice instructions.

From what I read it seems the pictures needed to be resized.
I'll try that...
Forum: The Test Forum 10-09-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 632
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: Just Practicing

another
Forum: The Test Forum 10-09-2021, 02:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 632
Posted By Pat's Ride
Just Practicing

Test
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-09-2021, 02:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,529
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: 1938 Tudor Windshield

Thanks V8!!! Email sent.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-09-2021, 01:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,529
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: 1938 Tudor Windshield

Sorry, give me some time to figure this out...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-09-2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,529
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: 1938 Tudor Windshield

Well I can't upload pictures right now so I'll get them to a hosting site and add them in a bit.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-09-2021, 12:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,529
Posted By Pat's Ride
Re: 1938 Tudor Windshield

Hello all, let me start by saying thank you to everyone for the advice and compliments.

I know it's not completely stock so restored probably was the wrong term. It has the original engine and...
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