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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-16-2024, 01:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 494
Posted By 48-710
Re: Head identity

Hey Merc man, it's very obvious you haven't been a good boy
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-22-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 753
Posted By 48-710
Re: brake max o/size

G'Day mate,
For what it's worth, I had .120" over drums on my Roadster with mechanical brakes and it never had a solid pedal.Plus as the drums got hotter the pedal got worse. I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-17-2023, 06:31 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 31,091
Posted By 48-710
Re: what was your first car and how much did you pay

It was on my birthday in 1963 that my dad said that we were going to pick up a Henry for my 11th birthday. What year is it dad ? '35 was the answer. Hope it's a coupe I kept saying to myself on the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2023, 02:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,799
Posted By 48-710
Re: Spot The Differences???

The right hand bolt is missing in the top log
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-07-2022, 07:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 791
Posted By 48-710
Re: Any V12 guys?

Tim,
Pm message sent.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-04-2022, 03:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,457
Posted By 48-710
Re: where to get a new grill for my 34

Australia also has the 4 rod system on the rear. I know that Zimbabwe, and I guess other countries in Africa, has the same set up. The 2 brake rod supports in good condition are very hard to find....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-13-2022, 12:13 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 12,472
Posted By 48-710
Re: Trip

Trevor, that paddle steamer was out of the port of Echuca about 300kms up stream of us in Mildura. A local Mildura houseboat builder had the job to float it onto the trailer. I'ts great to see that...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-10-2022, 05:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,136
Posted By 48-710
Re: French 1935 Fords

Rockfla,
Is the grille laid back a bit on the Cabriolet and the crank handle hole had to be modified to line up with crankshaft dog?. Gary
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-04-2022, 12:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,440
Posted By 48-710
Re: Flywheel limits

Woops what the hell happened there ????????
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-04-2022, 12:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,440
Posted By 48-710
Re: Flywheel limits

G'Day Granny,
As Tinker has said a narrow, shallow grove won't worry you a lot. The percentage of lost surface on a 10" plate is zip. I'ts a shame you are at the other end of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-04-2022, 12:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,440
Posted By 48-710
Re: Flywheel limits

G'Day Granny,
As Tinker has said a narrow, shallow grove won't worry you a lot. The percentage of lost surface on a 10" plate is zip. I'ts a shame you are at the other end of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-04-2022, 12:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,440
Posted By 48-710
Re: Flywheel limits

G'Day Granny,
As Tinker has said a narrow,shallow grove won't worry you a lot. The percentage of lost surface on a 10" plate is zip. I'ts a shame you are at the other end of the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-04-2022, 12:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,440
Posted By 48-710
Re: Flywheel limits

G'Day Granny,
As Tinker has said a narrow,shallow grove won't worry a lot. The percentage of lost surface on a 10" plate is zip.I'ts a shame you are at the other end of the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,160
Posted By 48-710
Re: VanNormann 777 Boring Machine Tools from INDIA

I believe that tooling would also fit a Repco 100 portable boring bar that was made here in Australia. I'm not sure if it was made under license to Van Norman but the parts interchange.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-21-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,627
Posted By 48-710
Re: Early ford v8 model 48 or 60 in the uk

G'Day Deuce,
The bumper bar on the unrestored car one seems to have the correct ends for '35 and the restored car looks more like a'36 bar with more angled ends. Also did some ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-19-2022, 03:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,992
Posted By 48-710
Re: 35/36 roadster Aussie verses USA trimming differences

Trevor, did our Roadsters have a boot cover for the top?. I see in your Aussie brochure that the top was tan in colour not the popular "salt & pepper" that is used down here. It's also a shame we...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2022, 12:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,992
Posted By 48-710
Re: 35/36 roadster Aussie verses USA trimming differences

G'Day Trevor, did you take the Roadster photo's ? If so, what is the "step" for on the LHS when it doesn't have a rumble seat .I guess it must have been work in progress as it looks like tail lights...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-03-2022, 01:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,105
Posted By 48-710
Re: Some Car Toons to start 2022

Is it just me or are there two different wheels with orange centres
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-23-2021, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,230
Posted By 48-710
Re: 9 in clutch

G'Day Lawrie,
Have you tried Australian Clutch Services in Adelaide ?. The number is 08 8300 5000. They have helped me in the past with a diaphragm
clutch that has the ends of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-24-2021, 11:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 709
Posted By 48-710
Re: 1934 Ford Roadster Pikes Peak Hill Climb Video

It's not real clear, but, I think Schultz has picked up a hitch hiker at around the 4.34 minute mark.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-29-2021, 02:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,687
Posted By 48-710
Re: Intake Valve not seating

Aussie merc, being a auto machinist i'm hearing ya mate.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-21-2021, 11:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,272
Posted By 48-710
Re: Flathead Ford Related Museums?

Lincoln, Nebraska is were you will find Speedway Motors museum. If flathead performance is included in your bucket list, this place, would be nearly the first cab of the rank.The twisted front axle...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-13-2021, 09:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,885
Posted By 48-710
Re: 1940's Los Angeles Dowtown !

Check out the upside down '36 front bumper bar on the '35 Ford at the 30 second mark.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-21-2020, 05:54 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,709
Posted By 48-710
Re: Big Boys Heads

Swarm, if one of the two larger holes just below the center water outlet go through too water should do the job for a temp sender .
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-10-2020, 07:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,073
Posted By 48-710
Re: 1935 Ford Tudor Deluxe - Wheel Colour

4 Mains,
I have the original rego paper's for my Aussie '35 roadster and it states that it's wheels were silver with the body colour Black .I'm guessing that silver wheels must have been...
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