Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-05-2022, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,411
Re: Safety alert!
Also found the same conductive insulators on a new wiring harness for my wife's 1941 pickup. The harness was built by a very reputable manufacturer who was very distraught to hear of the issue. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-05-2022, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,411
Re: Safety alert!
Sent the one's I bought for my truck back to the seller and they replaced them very promptly with quality replacements. I still have to get all of the others out of Dad's truck and send them back. We...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2022, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,411
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2022, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,411
Safety alert!
Check your A-14487 wire connectors. Some of them have conductive insulation and can cause fires. We've had a bunch of trouble on Dad's '29...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2022, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 0
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82A body mount blocks
I have received a few requests lately for these prints and thought I would try to share them again....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2021, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,683
Re: '41 4cyl P/U question
Thanks for the info fellas. Sorry about the orientation Mart, I was having enough difficulty posting with this phone anyway. Thanks for the repost Mercman. I knew it didn't look anything like the one...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2021, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,683
Re: '41 4cyl P/U question
Thanks, I had a feeling that it wasn't, but wanted to make sure. I got it with a cache of '40-'41 pickup parts I bought and didn't have much trust in the sellers word.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2021, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,683
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2020, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,667
Re: Alternator or not?
We're not planning on showing it as a points truck, but I do want it to appear as close as possible to original. The wife plans on running it at the Newport Hill Climb and there's penalties added to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2020, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,667
Re: Alternator or not?
As I said I have been lead to believe that alternators are safer and more reliable (by car guys in general and friends who have experienced electrical fires and cooked batteries) and I wasn't sure so...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2020, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,667
Re: Alternator or not?
Calm down there buddy I'm not even planning on running a radio.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2020, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,667
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2020, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,667
Re: Alternator or not?
Longevity is definitely one of my concerns, as we are planning to drive it regular and often. Thanks for your response.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2020, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,667
Alternator or not?
Working on the wife's '41 PU resto and I am contemplating the purchase of a stock appearing alternator. Still planning on running 6v pos ground. I've always been told that alternators are safer/more...
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Forum: Early V8
02-25-2020, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 0
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'35-'47 1/2 ton gas pedal / throttle pedal assy.
***FOUND ONE. THANKS*** Looking for a gas pedal assembly for the '41 1/2 ton PU I am restoring. Need all the little bits and pieces for it too. I have a '32-'34 pedal and cross tube, but that's it,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2018, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,361
Re: Henry ford
All I know is that The parts my A was made from were made by working men with dirty hands and sore backs. It is to them I extend my thanks and wish them rest in the hereafter.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2018, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,782
Re: Milling the head
Hoogah brings up a good point. My previous engine was decked .030 and the head was milled .030. when I swapped the head to my current engine it was standard deck. The decked block was unmarked....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2018, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,340
Re: Did the A always have shocks ?
Shocks are definitely a good idea and will add to your enjoyment, that being said, I've been driving my jalopy pickup without for ten years, (many highway miles and many country roads way too fast,)...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2017, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,078
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-18-2017, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,078
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2017, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,597
Re: What heads? 1941 half ton.
Having trouble posting pics... https://photos.app.goo.gl/lcM3wtItxPak4lBH2
This is the engine I bought from a friend. If he had a "raised deck" 221, I would have bought it, avoiding much confusion....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-22-2017, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,597
Re: What heads? 1941 half ton.
I don't know, but the 100 hp we're referred to as Mercury's when I was reading threads here while trying to identify the engine late last year.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-22-2017, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,597
Re: What heads? 1941 half ton.
Should I haul this truck in for scrap because the previous string of owners didn't take exemplary care of it and didn't keep records? No. I am trying to be a better custodian of it and put it back on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-22-2017, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,597
Re: What heads? 1941 half ton.
Copying this from the thread on EFV8: I have been having very little luck in researching the '40-'41 pickups. The only book I am aware of is Howard Town's Two Great Trucks and it is fairly limited...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2017, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,597
What heads? 1941 half ton.
I have been trying to figure out which heads I need for a 1941 1/2 ton pickup with the optional Mercury engine. I would like them to be correct. Unfortunately the engine came with one 59AB and one...
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