Forum: Model-A
09-04-2020, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 630
1929 Ford pickup body,fenders, etc
I'm 78 and finally decided to drive rather than build. I have nearly all sheet metal for '29 pickup including, cab, fenders, hood, radiator, headlights - nearly all sheet metal except bed. All...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-10-2018, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,682
Re: 1934 pickup leaking fuel from filler neck
Check surface of neck where cap seats. I must have hit mine sometime ago with the gas pump nozzle. Put a slight dent in seating area and it leaked. Made a thicker rubber seal which helped.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2017, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,606
Re: 8ba/Merc heads ??
EAB heads are higher compression. Went to install only to find block had been decked during machining. Had to revert to Merc heads as slight interference with valves.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2016, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,636
Model A vs Model T pickup bed - differences??
Friend has a pickup bed he wants to get rid of. How can I tell if it is an early Model A bed or a Model T bed. Looks longer from wheel well centerline to end of bed than it should. Any dimension...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2016, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,697
Sunday drive problem solved
Hi everyone. I haven't post for quite awhile - this retirement keeps me too busy! Sunday, I took Lil' Red (34pu) out for a drive. She has been an excellent runner and I usually put 50+ miles on her...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2015, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,490
Re: 2015 Hershey
Great seeing you and Alice at Hershey. I had only a one day visit this year and saw only a small segment of the affair. Looking forward to next year already. Thanks for the carb mods and checks in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2015, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 12,979
Re: My 1934 Ford PU Project.
Great project! Have put about 12k miles on this one. Story is that it was a street rod in Calif. - purchased in Mich. - carb fire - burnt. purchased and moved to NY where complete resto was done....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2015, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 766
34pu filler grommet
Looking for 34pu gas filler grommet. Some say there was not one for that year yet I see pics of 32-34 pu's with grommet. What is the story and where could I get one if available?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2014, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,347
Re: Egge pistons
Yes, I was one that complained several years ago. I had EAB heads that I wanted to install for a little higher compression on a rebuilt block. The pistons had interference and many suggested...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2014, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,534
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-03-2014, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,534
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2014, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,333
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2014, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,333
Re: 1 wire alternator - battery connection?
I would like to see a sketch of the wiring for 1 wire alternator to starter solenoid as mine has the floor button starter switch. I take it I am not to use the original wire from the generator?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2014, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,333
1 wire alternator - battery connection?
Is the 1 wire alternator connected to the battery even when the ign sw is off? I'm trying to follow the diagram and it looks like there is a problem. How about some input from Barners using the one...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2014, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,293
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2014, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 10,785
Re: Future of Hershey
Yes, Hershey was a little off and I didn't bring a trailer as it was calling for rain. The Good Lord gave us a break!! My 2 brothers and I get together each year to tell the same car stories over and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2014, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,634
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2014, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,634
Starter 6v vs 12v? need one at Hershey
I'm heading to Hershey and need to know which starter for a 1949/50 Merc flathead which will be running 12v. On another vehicle, I have been running a 6v starter on a 12v system for years with no...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2014, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,074
16" wheels
Are all 1935 16" wheels 4" between beads or are there some that are 4 1/2"?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2014, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,448
Re: Gas resistant paint for tank?
I was hoping someone could recommend a good industrial paint that could be applied before installing the gas tank. It is a Drake tank and has a silver paint or primer applied.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2014, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,448
Gas resistant paint for tank?
I want to spray (rattle can if possible) my gas tank before putting it back in place. Is there a rattle can 'black' that will withstand some gas spillage? Possibly Tractor Supply or similar outlet?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2014, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,942
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2014, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,942
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2014, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,942
Re: Distributors - '32-'36 vs '37-'41
I checked the numbers again:
1932-36 3 bolt coil = 40B
1937-41 2 bolt coil (blk) = 11A
1940-41 2 bolt coil (brn) = 68
Does that sound correct or did someone switch parts in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2014, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,942
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