Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 218
Re: 1947 1.5-Ton Front Leaf Spring
Many people buy a 1-1/2 ton truck and take the cab off for a project or for their pickup. The result is there are a lot of 1-1/2 ton truck frames languishing in back lots. If you look around, you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 378
Re: '41 PU Rear Window
I don't have the specifics for the 1941 back glass bugs but I can tell you that for 1935-1936 trucks, the Ford oval was 1" wide and 0.56" tall. The oval on the doors and windshield glass is 0.69" c...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 435
Re: Looking for a quality 6 Volt Starter
In my opinion, your best option is a quality rebuilt original Ford starter. I've seen the insides of a 6 volt starter made in China which sold for $275 - it was junk. Improper clearances, no regard...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 486
Re: Puttin a key in the drivers door
Looks like you have done all the work needed to figure this out. Hope you can figure out a way to make the hole profile like you want. The person who did the metal work on my truck suggested using...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 486
Re: Puttin a key in the drivers door
I think the door latch mechanism needs some modification or the addition of a few parts so that when the shaft of your new door lock spins, it will flip the locking latch into position. Since the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 181
Re: BB Ford wheel split lock rings
Tom - I agree with all the points Stu mentioned. Be patient and keep looking. The wheels you need are out there somewhere and you will find them but it will likely take time.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,845
Re: Trip to the nationals in the 34
Thanks for sharing the pictures. On my one month long visit to Australia in 2016 I drove back roads from Sydney to Nowra and then to Canberra. On the west coast from Perth to Albany to Ningaloo...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 430
Re: Verify 1934 Ford Accessories, Please
Technically, a set of tools for your car aren't "accessories". Your car came from the factory with a complete tool set.
One person who deals extensively in Ford tools is Lin Stacey. His email...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,075
Re: Truck driveshaft-torque tube grease seal
Bob - Not sure why the one I recommended didn't work but it looks like you have found a solution. I'm still waiting to get my frame back and when I do, I'll have what I did in hand and can be sure...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 361
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 792
Re: Don't be afraid of shipping -Deals exist!!
Things change.
In July I'm bringing home a flathead truck radiator as my checked luggage on United from LAX to Dulles. I'll be in LA for a family trip. I will have to pay a small upcharge based...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 2,253
Views: 382,335
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Chris,
I'm still in the body painting stage, so I won't have my truck done in time for meets this year. Hope to start the assembly process in June. Seems like it takes so much longer than I think...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 792
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 792
Re: Don't be afraid of shipping -Deals exist!!
I used Fastenal for shipping a very large transmission coast-to-coast for around $300.
https://www.fastenal.com/fast/blue-lane-freight
There's no pickup or delivery, so you need a Fastenal store on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 518
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2024, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 409
Re: Mechanical vacuum brake boosters
There were a lot of different pneumatic (air) vacuum brake manufacturers who made systems which could be fitted to early Ford trucks with mechanical brakes - Westinghouse-Bemdix, Vel-Vac, and Midland...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2024, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 306
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,725
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2024, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,725
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 354
Re: 32 bb v8 radiator
Are you asking about a Model BB Truck or a commercial vehicle like a pickup?
Very few 1932 trucks came with a V-8 engine and not many more for 1932 commercial vehicles, like the pickup. The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2024, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 2,253
Views: 382,335
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 708
Re: 1939 truck windshield frame screws?
I could only find slotted oval head 10-32 machine screws in brass at McMaster-Carr:
https://www.mcmaster.com/products/oval-heads/flat-head-screws~/brass-slotted-oval-head-screws-9/thread-size~10-32/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 319
Re: Seat Cushion Frame Dowel Plate 50-815376
The "nails" are No. 4 tacks so the hole they leave behind is very small. Maybe the holes left by the tacks swelled closed or abraded away? There's no other way to attach the plate to the plywood. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 319
Seat Cushion Frame Dowel Plate 50-815376
There are a couple of threads which mention the three-hole plate under the seat plywood support for trucks. There were some conflicting stories and I wasn't sure of the applicability and that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 308
Re: ISO BB-7043 Oil baffle
I have several spare 4-speed truck transmissions. If you are willing to accept a used one, I can see if any of the transmissions are disassembled so this part will come out easily. I don't have a...
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