Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2014, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2014, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 12,717
Re: Old cars in cuba
I saw a film clip that showed Ernest Hemingways 55 Chrysler Convertible down there. some radio station was supposed to help restore it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2014, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,939
Re: C-4 trans for a 33 FORD
The 53 has a 3.54 I drove it with the Fordomatic shifting very poorly and slipping! The C4 is Ok at 55 0r 60, but turns the stock 239 pretty hard at interstate speeds. I do not have a tach on it so I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2014, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,939
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2014, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,939
Re: C-4 trans for a 33 FORD
I have a c4 in my 53, You need another gear! FMX has an overdrive and will mount the same. If you can mount the c4 you can mount the FMX.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2014, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,723
Re: breaking into a 39 pickup
I am an amateur at lock picking, I was able to pick original ignition on my 51 and 53. The door lock on my 51 F1was so simple it scared me two strokes with the pick tool and it was open!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2014, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,229
Re: Engine stop leak
Blue devil @ our local napa store, best I have ever used I am running a small block chevy with a 8 inch freeze crack through the freeze plugs no failure yet !
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2014, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,490
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2014, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,490
51 F1 Fender Braces
Question for Ross and the F1 Guys. I am assembling my front sheet metal, as I tore it apart over a year ago I don't remember which way the brackets mount. The brackets will mount either way, which...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2014, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,714
Re: My current ride
I have one with the Sherman auxiliary trans in it, It is overdrive, direct and under drive. The only bad thing is the pto is controlled by trans speed. You don't want to put the mower in gear in O.D....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2014, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,708
Re: patch panels
I just went on ebay, still on there165 plus shipping. My brother bought a floor pan from rock auto½ price of every one else, don't know if they carry one for f1.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2014, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,708
Re: patch panels
I bought my floor panel off of ebay, good quality and cheap. sorry I don't remember seller.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2014, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,885
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2014, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,605
Re: Charging /Alternator ??
If it starts charging after another Rev Up as you are driving, something is wrong with it. If it does not, the internal regulator has probably sensed battery at full charge. Hook up a temp volt meter...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2014, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,086
Re: 1948 Ford Deluxe Sedan
I have a set of helper coils that came on the back of my 51 F1, mounted just like that looks almost factory. Coil fits over the rubber bumper stop on the frame.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2014, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,901
Re: My F1
I have one in my neighborhood, looks like the front bumper is dragging the ground! He opened the hood to show me the engine compartment, steering is all cobbled up motor on a weird angle. I am sure a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2014, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,200
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2014, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,665
Re: Need a New Torque Wrench
Richard My Grandson bought one from Harbor Freight, I tested it against my Snap On ½" it was spot on. I am not so sure of durability.
Tony
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2014, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,187
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2014, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,712
Re: What to try Next?
I bought a very expensive Mustang wheel center cap that was painted, I sharpened a popsicle stick and scraped it off. Not easy but it worked.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2014, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,187
Re: exhaust control valve
I started mine with a stuck valve, I call it a heat riser valve. The heat riser passage under the carb soon turned black and the carb was near boiling over from the heat. I took it out and put...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2014, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,203
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2014, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,385
Re: 51 ford windshield gasket
Before, Lay your new rubber out in the sun for a couple of hours to straighten out then put it on the glass install trim then rope it in. Helps to have an extra set of hands but I did mine by myself....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2014, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,341
Re: 1953 Ford Car Fuel Tank Cap
Richard if the tank you ordered has a tube running along the top of the fuel inlet neck your cap does not need to be vented. Look at your old tank if you still have it, it has the tube across the top...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2014, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,003
Re: ultrasonic cleaner for carbs
I had an old one I used for fishing reels, it would not touch the salt water corrosion on the anodized aluminum cases! Cant tell you about carbs.
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