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Forum: Late V8 03-20-2023, 03:17 PM
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Posted By danny1940
1956 Ford Ranch Wagon

1956 Ford Ranch Wagon 68000 miles, auto. 292 with 4bl and duals. Runs great shifts fine. Lowered on Aero Springs with 2" blocks in rear. Correct shocks. New control arm bushings, rebuilt steering box...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-18-2018, 11:04 AM
Replies: 720
Views: 178,216
Posted By danny1940
Re: Two-Door Ford and Mercury Wagons

Mercman, thank you for enlarging the picture. I need to figure the picture posting thing out.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-17-2018, 11:38 AM
Replies: 720
Views: 178,216
Posted By danny1940
Re: Two-Door Ford and Mercury Wagons

Here's a picture of mine. 370744 First time at this, hope it works. Click to enlarge.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-12-2015, 08:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,185
Posted By danny1940
Re: T5 trans swap yes or no?

I've had a T5 behind my 8ba for about 12years now. Best move I've ever made with my 40. With a 3:50 rear I'm running 2200 rpm at 70 mph. Drove from Pa to Cruise the Coast last Oct and averaged 23 mpg...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-30-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,584
Posted By danny1940
Re: Ken ct

Ken, forget the old Fords, this is riding season. You should never let a Triumph sit!!!!! Good luck with the knee. Dan
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-30-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,584
Posted By danny1940
Ken ct

Hi everyone, I just want to put a good word out for Ken. Over the last year I have had a bunch of annoying problems with my flathead. It's a Merc with a few mods. Anyway my dual carbs-94's-always...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-20-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,386
Posted By danny1940
Re: new guy with two flathead questions, if I'm allowed

I though I posted about the results of my engine/head work, guess I did not. I did the relief around the plugs, put in my re-curved distributor by Bubba buttoned it up and drove it to York. Seat of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-19-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,281
Posted By danny1940
Re: 94 Carb insulator

I have not put the spacers in yet. I'll probably do so this coming weekend. I have some work planned that being one of the jobs. I'll let you know how they work as soon as I get a chance to run the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-07-2011, 08:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,641
Posted By danny1940
Re: 1940 Ford electric fuel pump install

I mounted mine on the underside floor step up for the rear seat, drivers side, more outboard. It's been there 12 years with no problems. Of course I made sure the fuel lines were clear of the exhaust...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-07-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 944
Posted By danny1940
New guy with questions update and big thanks

In my first Barn post I asked for opinions regarding possible pre-ignition at high RPM's. Thanks to everyone's input and Jim "Bubba" Linder, my 8BA has never run better. I had a friend put my Offy...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-07-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 40,956
Posted By danny1940
Re: Lets see your 36 Fords !

You guys have a great bunch of good looking 36's. It's one of my favorite years. Would love to have a 36 three window. Dan
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-05-2011, 06:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,281
Posted By danny1940
Re: 94 Carb insulator

I just bought two of the new type Dick S. sells at York this weekend. I bought them from Coolcarb Technologies. This is the company that is making the spacers for Dick. Apparently they went into...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2011, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,187
Posted By danny1940
Re: Roanoke, Virginia Need to see some early fords

My son went to Virginia Tech from 2002 to 2006. I used to cruise down to visit him during the warm weather months in my 40 Ford Tudor. I loved the rides down. Anyway, on Saturday nights in Salem, a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,688
Posted By danny1940
Re: Mounting a/c on an 8BA

Chuck, if you don't mind, can you let us know what you decide on? I doubt I'll do air in my 40 but it does sound so nice to have. Thx, Dan
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-19-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,853
Posted By danny1940
Re: 40 going independent

The frame looks great but the garage is definitely cool! Dan
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-14-2011, 06:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,124
Posted By danny1940
Re: new pics, a little history

You are very lucky. Great car and understanding wife, what more does a man need!! Enjoy, Dan
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-05-2011, 06:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,243
Posted By danny1940
Re: how many are running chevy T-5's behind our flatheads

I'd like to share a few tips on this conversion given hot rod jim's questions. I did the swap in my 40 in 2002 or so. It's been a long time. Anyway, I used the Cornhusker kit. After everything was...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2011, 04:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,243
Posted By danny1940
Re: how many are running chevy T-5's behind our flatheads

I do as well. The 5 speed was the best improvement I made to my 40. The car will cruise all day at 70-75 and get gas mileage in the low to mid 20's depending on my right foot. I also use a 9" with...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-02-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,246
Posted By danny1940
Re: using a elec. fuel pump

When I converted to an electric pump, I bought a plug for the fuel pump rod hole from Flathead Jack. I have the heads and the manifold off now. That little plug is still where I put it, all nice and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2011, 06:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,558
Posted By danny1940
Re: My 1st time in the '32 - '53 section

Welcome. I'm relatively new to this forum and find it a great resource. I'm sure you will as well. Nice wagon. I sure could use that Ford for hauling around my dogs! Dan
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,378
Posted By danny1940
Re: 1940 Transmission Question

I love it when a plan comes together!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,155
Posted By danny1940
Re: Poll asking your age.

We"ve got to get the over 80 number up. I'm hoping that's where we'll all be someday. I'm only 61. 19 more to go. Dan
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 500
Views: 115,925
Posted By danny1940
Re: Fordbarn Average Age

I'm only 61. Ron brings up an interesting point. We may very well be the last of the "old Ford" breed. I think about this alot when I see late model cars beginning to outnumber the pre 48's in many...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-03-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,386
Posted By danny1940
Re: new guy with two flathead questions, if I'm allowed

Justpassinthru, I decided to do the thread cut and unshroud the plug area. My thinking is that at 7/16 thread length, there might be a better selection of plugs to use. Of course I have not...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-03-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,386
Posted By danny1940
Re: new guy with two flathead questions, if I'm allowed

55 dude, My first post wasn't about a question limit, I was questioning if the Ford Barn addressed problems with modified motors having read the sticky re: the purpose of the Barn. What I learned...
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