Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2023, 08:29 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2023, 07:46 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2023, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,871
Re: Hard to start flathead
More good suggestions. You folks are a wealth of information. I appreciate all the input.
Another "hint" as to what might be going on is that the spark plugs I took out were black. Not oily...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2023, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,871
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2023, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,871
Re: Hard to start flathead
Update:
I put in new distributor cap, rotor, condenser, spark plugs. I used an ignition file to lightly file the points. Added a temp gas filter to be sure I am not sucking up rust from the tank /...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2023, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,871
Re: Hard to start flathead
I appreciate all the feedback. I pulled the distributor cap and it shows lots of wear inside. I ordered a new cap, rotor, condenser and figured I would put in new plugs also. I filed the points with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2023, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,871
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2023, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,871
Hard to start flathead
I have what I believe is a 1938 flathead in a 1935 Ford Convertible Sedan. It used to start pretty reliably even if it sat for a couple of months but that has changed and I'm looking for suggestions...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2020, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,782
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2020, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,782
Re: My 1935 Convertible Sedan died on the road
Thanks for the suggestions folks, I have some checking to do.
I do have a short rubber fuel line just prior to the glass bowl. The hose clamps were not tight. I tighten them up but could not get...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2020, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 16
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My 1935 Convertible Sedan died on the road
Hey folks,
I had my 35 out on the road last week and it was running fine though this was only the second time I had it out on the road for more than 20 miles.
I was doing about 45 mph when it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2020, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,021
Re: 1935 Convertible Sedan top restoration story
I learned about tin strips that go on the 3 iron cross pieces from another 35 convertible sedan owner (Peter F). From what I understand they hold the top padding in place. This was new news to me, I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2020, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,021
Re: 1935 Convertible Sedan top restoration story
I am thrilled to report the rear bow is installed without any mods to the oak bow. I put some clamps on to draw in the iron and used a 1/4-20 screw with a T nut insert in the center hole. Then used...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2020, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,021
Re: 1935 Convertible Sedan top restoration story
Today I test fit the rear wood to the top irons. The shape of the bow and the shape of the irons don't match perfectly. Although I might be able to draw the iron to the curve of the wood with screws,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2020, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,021
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2020, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,021
Re: 1935 Convertible Sedan top restoration story
I got a wood header from Oak Bows quicker than I expected (maybe 4 weeks, I lost track of time during this epidemic lock down). It looks great. I put on the top iron brackets in the wood and was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2020, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,625
Re: Halogen conversion kit experience
Thanks for all for sharing your experiences. I have not yet driven my Convertible Sedan at night yet with the stock setup, but anticipate I will want to upgrade. I appreciate you taking the time out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2020, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,625
Halogen conversion kit experience
I see Mac's has a halogen conversion kit for my 1935 Ford Convertible Sedan with a stock 6 volt setup. I am wondering if anyone has any experience with this kit.
Searching the forum I see...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2020, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,021
Re: 1935 Convertible Sedan top restoration story
I'm continuing to work on the convertible top. With the help of others I found where some of the rubber pads go on the frame iron. The top and bottom of the center posts is pretty obvious but the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2020, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,021
Re: 1935 Convertible Sedan top restoration story
Just another couple of videos showing what I have to work with regarding the wood in the back of the car. If anyone is missing this wood, they might find this helpful. Looks to me like there are 5...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2020, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,021
Re: 1935 Convertible Sedan top restoration story
For those looking for top rubber parts for the top (like me) I found a page in the Bob Drake catalog (page 506 in their Cat30 pdf file) that is a great illustration of the rubber parts I need. Very...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2020, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,021
Re: 1935 Convertible Sedan top restoration story
Folks, thanks for sharing photos and comments so far. I will revisit my earlier posts and edit my inserted photos to attachments. The links I used to the photos might not always exist so I think I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2020, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,021
Re: 1935 Convertible Sedan top restoration story
I learned that the dowels on the top of the windshield were done two different ways. The dowel could be vertically up and down relative to the body or it could be angled in line with the windshield....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2020, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,021
Re: 1935 Convertible Sedan top restoration story
I also learned I will need a rear wood bow in the back. In the video you can see the iron with multiple holes in it to mount the wood. Westcott's and Oak Bows both have these as well, but I need to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2020, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,021
Re: 1935 Convertible Sedan top restoration story
First off i know I will need the wood header but I did not know what it looked like. I did learn the Convertible Sedan and Cabriolet have the same wood header. I've included a picture for those like...
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