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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-07-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 604
Posted By farmertom
Re: 6volt led headlights

rjlester, on my '37 with the fluted lenses its tough to detect the led bulb in there. like iv'e said the leds put out a great white light the fluted lense that is designed for incandescent bulb...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-05-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 2
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Posted By farmertom
Re: l

I would agree with Terry,OH i have a pair of led bulbs installed in my '37 with prctically new reflectors. the put out very bright white light you would expect from an led but the fluted lenses on...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,152
Posted By farmertom
Re: Changing of the Guard. A new breed of car nuts.

TonyM,thats the same look and Itoo get that vibe driving my '37 fordor. looks like your dash and mine are very simular cond.both still have a good amount of woodgrain showing.i drive my '37 daily....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2024, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 695
Posted By farmertom
Re: DIY Seat upholstery

yes ,the covers i'm referring to on amazon are relatively pre-fitted just do some measuring of youre existing seat and order a cover that comes closest.Tom.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-26-2024, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 695
Posted By farmertom
Re: DIY Seat upholstery

those mexican style slipover truck covers come in a few diff. colors and i believe there was a green accent within the cover. Tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-26-2024, 05:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 695
Posted By farmertom
Re: DIY Seat upholstery

ActionYobbo,I think imho tan or brown would look pretty cool in a green truck.are you interested in a mexican blanket style. in my '37 fordor i found a fitted slipover top of orig seat. being that...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 05:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By farmertom
Re: Straight side tires

straight side tires--possibly directional marked with arrow on sidewall. i remember that for instance tires mounted on motorcycles to channel water from tread. Tom.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-23-2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,068
Posted By farmertom
Re: Door weatherstripping 40 coupe

Have anybody mentioned Metro Moulded Parts inc. for all rubber parts? Tom.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-22-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 501
Posted By farmertom
Re: 53 convert

If sources Tubman referred to do not have the part, youre friend might have to find a machinest. Tom.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-22-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By farmertom
Re: Straight side tires

curious as to what year cars your dad may have owned? possibly model T or A. i had one of these at one time that belonged to my dad which was born in 1909. Tom.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-13-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,256
Posted By farmertom
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

well,i drive my,'37 daily at least for 30 mins to hour or so. couple days ago got her up on all fours and performed all maint. oil change,lubed zerks,springs,checked trans.,diff,oiled...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-13-2024, 09:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,074
Posted By farmertom
Re: What wheels are these?

yeah,those look like 17s.Tom.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-05-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By farmertom
Re: '37 ignition

tubman,I would understand that those MSD ign. coils put out at least 50,000k volts so i guess needn't be concerned about the new blue streak coil i just installed then. Tom.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2024, 10:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By farmertom
Re: '37 ignition

JayChicago,yeah this what ive heard about condensers having a short life.i drive my '37 almost every day middle of march-november no salt on roads.what about coil life span in your guys opinion? Tom.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2024, 10:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By farmertom
Re: '37 ignition

fordscript and JayChicago,i forgot to mention the new blue streak coil i just installed claims 25,000k volts. starts right up. not to hot of a coil? what do you guys think? Tom.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2024, 10:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By farmertom
Re: '37 ignition

thanks fordscrpt,i was beginning to think no one would reply. i just replaced the remote condenser and beer can coil that i had installed 31/2 years ago.with another nappa FA-54 condenser and this...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-03-2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By farmertom
'37 ignition

what is output of o.e. ignition coil in volts '37 v8? thanks,Tom.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By farmertom
Re: my '37 fordor does have the cowl drain

TJ,I would do the windshield drains separate from cowl for sure. Tom.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-22-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By farmertom
my '37 fordor does have the cowl drain

I did a search for cowl and windshield drains.i think i found the windshield drains by using my cell phone camera. i'm just comming off my 2nd total hip replacement in december so layin on my back on...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-10-2024, 08:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 988
Posted By farmertom
Re: Source for gear shift knob threaded insert/reducer

Tim,speedawg.com or speedawg shift knobs.all knobs come with a common threaded insert permanately installed and you coose the adapter size you need i too chose the 5/16"x24 for my '37. orig brown v8...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-10-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 988
Posted By farmertom
Re: Source for gear shift knob threaded insert/reducer

Tim,speeddawg.com or speed dawg shift knobs. iv'e recently replaced the original brown v8 ebossed shift knob in my '37 fordor cause the original knob way to small for my hand and dont car for shape...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,425
Posted By farmertom
Re: Installing a wiring harness

tomkc1, your '34 looks like Bonnie and Clyde ambush car.nice!! the before ambush pic.Tom.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-01-2024, 06:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,429
Posted By farmertom
Re: ‘40 2 door sedan

47topless,yeah and there are 2or3 people putting the 60hp flatheads in motorcycle chassis.my son and i have been going to the davenport ia. labor day motorcycle swap meet. Tom.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-25-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,115
Posted By farmertom
Re: Best Reproduction 37 V8 Trunk Handle?

Hey thanks petehoovie&deuce lover. cwmoss and all other suppliers are out of stock as well.iv'e looked at a lot of used ones on ebay and my handle looks better than all but still shiny a little...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2024, 10:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,115
Posted By farmertom
Re: Best Reproduction 37 V8 Trunk Handle?

how about source for '37 hood ornament #78-8218-k Tom.
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