Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2013, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,239
Re: I'm ready!
Cecil, Great looking 50! I will be with a group coming down from western Washington. I also have a 50 tudor, in addition to the coupe, and will look you up at Tahoe. . . Chuck
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2013, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,098
Re: Vendor praise[for a change]
Phil,
My experience has been the same as yours. These are two companies that are a credit to the old car hobby and should be patronized whenever possible. Kudos to both for being there for us!!!...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2013, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,492
Re: Green Bible question
If I understand you correctly, the Green Bible is a reprint of the 49-51 Service Manual and the book you have is an illustrated parts manual.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2013, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,662
Re: 3 spd trans
I believe that you will find the transmission mount on a 51-53 is in a slightly different position than on a 49-50. I believe that you would have to use the crossmember from the 49-50 to do this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2011, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,179
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2011, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,161
Re: V8 fan shroud
For the original EAB V8 question; if original appearance is important, are you aware that they made a different fan assembly for the automatic transmission cars? It looks exactly like the std trans...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2011, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,017
Re: Newbie with a question!
Recently there was a car seller that had a 53 Ford glasstop. The ad said that it had been "converted". I would guess that there is a better chance that the 53 Merc has been converted using a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-08-2011, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,571
Re: Help Identify This Grill
Just a guess but how about a 68/69 Buick Riviera or Olds Tornado? It seems to me that they had something similar. . .
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2011, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,051
Re: Early V8 club went on an adventure!
Chris, Looks like you had a great time and nice weather. We, the Cascade RG, will be sort of following your footsteps on June 8th. We are heading down to Joseph, OR. for the Oregon Mountain Cruise....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2011, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,473
Re: Running straight water
I've used Red Line Water Wetter for the past 5 years and it seems to be doing a good job of preventing corrosion. I change it once a year.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2011, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,774
Re: 1950 Ford Bus. Cpe
Sp1ke,
I concur, you have a very nice car! I believe, however, that it is a Custom DeLuxe Club Coupe. If it has a back seat, stainless around the front and back windows, and chrome "finials" at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2011, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,398
Re: Classic Auto Insurance
Folks,
I'm sorry if this is a little off topic but, as we are all getting older, you also might want to consider a AAA membership as part of your "insurance" package. They also provide 100 mile...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2011, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,652
Re: Oil pressure on my 50 Ford
The 50 coupe in my picture is an original (other than wheels & tires) with 15,000 miles. It runs about 35 lbs. at speed and 15 lbs. at idle so your pressures sound good to me. I once drove a 36...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2011, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 13,080
Re: Sad News...AV8Paul
I'm another one of those who never had the pleasure of meeting Paul but felt that I knew him through his posts. His wisdom and friendship will be greatly missed. As others have mentioned, we seem...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2011, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 11,921
Re: NJ DMV versus AACA Judges
Your problem reminds me of when I lived in Massachusetts (born there). Everytime I went to the Dept of Registry it was a hassle. It seemed like they went out of their way to create a problem. I've...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2011, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,261
Re: looking for front 1949-50 front sheet metal??
I am unaware of anyone making other than fiberglass for the 49-50. Why not contact Chris at Shoebox Ford and get a quote on a complete nose? Other than finding it locally, I would think this is the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2011, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,629
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2011, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,136
Re: Alignment specs.
Be advised that the 49-51 Ford used special wrenches to adjust castor and camber. There happens to be an NOS caster wrench for sale on Ebay. It is under KR Wilson the listing is for a 3089-N...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2011, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,913
Re: Correct 1951 Ford carpet material
Ken, LB's short, cut pile, wool is correct for both the 49 & 50 Custom rear with a rubber mat in front. 49 & 50 DeLuxes were rubber mats in front and rear. The main color was Benton gray but I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2011, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,830
Re: K R Wilson Tool info
I've noticed that the last page of the 49-51 Ford Shop Manual (reprint) has a listing of the KRW tools for those cars. I'm wondering if earlier year shop manuals would have the same. I have used...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2011, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 14,895
Re: Shop heat anyone have pics?
I'm using a 30,000 btu pellet stove to heat a 30 x 40 (14ft ceiling) garage in western WA. It works very well but is a little expensive; about $750 for Nov-Feb. I'm thinking of a Reznor with either...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2010, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,304
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2010, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,304
Re: Steering Wheel Restoration
:o I read a post on one of the forums the other day regarding Koch's. I think it may have been Shoeboxford. The poster was very happy with the work that Koch's had done and thought that they were...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2010, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,695
Re: It's Over
Ed, I think you are on dangerous ground if you assume that any of us are sane! I grew up in MA & ME so I reel your pain. I now live in western WA which is generally in the 40s and rainy during the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2010, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,258
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