Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2024, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 11
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Which Rear?
What would be the best option for rear end in my 47' Ford Bus.Coupe?
It has a stock Banjo now. I believe it's 354 gear. stock 3 speed manual tranny.
Want a better cruising ratio. Gonna go with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-21-2023, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,128
Alumn. Radiators?
Just wondering. Has anyone used the Alumn. Radiators like Champion, or AlloyWorks? I need to have my Rad. repaired if it can be. My 47' B/Coupe still has the Flatty V8 in it. Bung for the draincock...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2023, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,695
front disc brake conversion
Wanting to put frt. disc brakes on my 47 coupe. Any suggestions to which kit and master cylinder bracket to use? I still have the stock three speed trans. Any help is appreciated.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2023, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,821
Re: Vapor lock
Thanks for all the help. It starts right up when cold. I do run an electric F/P. I Energize it when it has been run, but does not seem too help. If I hold it to the floor it starts and runs fine...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2023, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,821
Vapor lock
I know this has been asked probably 100's of time. Is there a cure for this problem. I have a59ab in my 47 with two stromberg 97's. Very hard to start after it has been run. Thanks in advance.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2023, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 3
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Steer wheel cover
Can anyone tell me where I can get a steering cover or wrap for my stock 47' business coupe?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2022, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,258
47 coupe shocks
My 47 has front and rear tube type shocks. Would like to replace them. Any brand or numbers? Thanks.
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Forum: Early V8
07-27-2022, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 549
looking to buy
Wanting to find two 1947 Ford 15" OEM wheels. Shipping or p/u near me. Thanks.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2022, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 707
Re: New wheels?
Don't have a pic of the hub. It does have the original banjo rear end under it. The axle end is about 3" long. Which prevents the hub cap from seating in the center. Thanks Bill. I will try.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2022, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 707
New wheels?
I have a 47 Bus.Coupe with 15"" wheels look like smoothies cannot find any part numbers.Orderd rear hub caps for 47. Will not fit due to axle end sticks too far out of the wheel. As far as I can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2022, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,561
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
04-11-2022, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 735
Ifs
i have a 47 coupe with stock front suspension and want to change to IFS with rack & pinion steering. Wondering which kit you would recommend the best for the money?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2022, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,561
overdrive?
have a chance to pick up Borg-Warner overdrive tranny for my 47 business coupe. Mine is just standard 3 speed with enclosed drive shaft. Will need kickdown sw. od cable and relay. Will this work as a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2022, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,656
Cruise RPM?
New to me: 47 Ford business coupe. It has 59AB with Offy heads,Offy intake 2 97's carbs, Isky 400 cam stock 3 speed trans. As far as I can tell stock rear diff. What would be a comfortable RPM on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2022, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 410
Banjo Rear
Looking to swap out my stock 47 B.Coupe rear to late model rear. any idea which would be the easiest rear, and best cruseing ratio. Have stock 3 speed with no OD. New to these fat fenderd cars with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2022, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,455
Re: rear dif. swap
59AB Engine. Offy Heads, 2 97's, 400 Isky cam. Purchased the car in this config. stock rear & trans. no overdrive.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2021, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,455
rear dif. swap
wondering what would be the best rear dif. swap for my 47 business coupe original banjo dif. original gears. Would like a good cruising gear.
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Forum: Early V8
12-01-2021, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 471
Chrome Grille Parts
I have 1950 Grille parts : L/R Turn Signal Trim, L/R center Trim, Top Center Trim. !949-1951 Green Shop Manual, OEM Air Cleaner, OEM coil clamp. 6V Horn Relay. can send picture via text if needed....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-24-2021, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,340
Re: Stromberg 97 adjust
I took the carb off and checked the base. It does have throttle plates. the throttle connector on the drivers side just spins on the shaft. that is why I thought it did'nt have any. My bad sorry for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-21-2021, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,340
Re: Stromberg 97 adjust
Vincent, I wish I knew enough to answer your questions. I am not very familiar with the 97's. I had Holley's on my fifty. I think Terry,OH answered my situation. The car runs fine under acceleration....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2021, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,340
Re: Stromberg 97 adjust
No, not kidding. I thought to myself "how does it even run"? I used some rubber hose and got the mixture set. Pulling 16" of vacuum at idle. I thought that was in limits considering the cam. Still...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2021, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,340
Re: Stromberg 97 adjust
Thanks for the replies. I was able to use clear plastic tubing over the screws.
Two duce set up too close to get hand in there. What is the correct setting on these? Many different suggestions. From...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2021, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,340
Stromberg 97 adjust
I have two Stromberg 97 carbs on my 59ab. Trying to adjust the idle mixture screws. Is there a special screwdriver needed? Do I have to take the carburetors off to accomplish this? Looking for a 90°...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2014, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 21,937
Re: my first shoebox
Great looking car! Same color as mine. I used the Aerostar coils to drop mine 2.5" in the front. You will be real happy with it I'm sure. Drive it and enjoy it! Merry Christmas!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2014, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 10,835
Re: blocking off the heat risers?
I have an alumn. Offy dual intake on my 8BA. It would get hot enough to boil the fuel in the carbs bowl after shutdown, creating a flooding issue when start up, and leaking the fuel out between the...
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