Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2015, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,782
Re: 32 radiator
The fan hit the radiator because the cotter pin fell out or there wasn't one! :confused: So far I have taken the radiator to 1 parts house & 2 radiator shops. The parts house said to get it fixed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2015, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,782
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2015, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 11,569
Re: Fords in the Fall
Awesome photos! Did you really take those this year!
In California we don't see much of that!
WOW!
Joanne M
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2015, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,782
Re: 32 radiator
Thanks for all of the input.
I went to another radiator shop & he said he could sell me a new one or rebuild with a new core. He is going to give me prices on both options.
But he also said that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-06-2015, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,782
32 radiator
My fan blade hit my radiator and knocked a hole in one of the tubes. I got it repaired and had it checked to be sure there weren't any leaks. There are none. When I took it back to have it installed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2015, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,193
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2015, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,193
Re: Radiator
hmmmm. Well there was water on the ground when we got back & it was only a quick trip. So I am guessing it does now!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2015, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,193
Radiator
I am bummed because we drove my V8 and it seems the flywheel moved or something & now I have groves on my radiator. I was planning to take it to a car show in October. Can you guys look at these...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2015, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,095
Re: Fender covers
Ok thanks!
I knew you guys would have cheaper solutions than going out & buying fender covers!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2015, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,095
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-07-2015, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,095
Fender covers
Can anyone tell me where to get the best fender covers? I was reading some of the reviews & some say they are really thin & others say you have to be sure you don't leave them on the car too long or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2014, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,342
Re: V8 engine year
Cool!
Ok thank you!
I won't worry about this then & once I win the lottery I will start working to accumulate the parts & pieces for a 32 engine!
Joanne
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2014, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,221
Re: Fuel pump for a 32 v-8
Ok well I know the water pump was just replaced 3 months ago.
Frankly I think I need a numbered diagram so I can learn what these parts are called!
You know its the learning curve!
I will take...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2014, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,342
Re: V8 engine year
Where to begin????
I now know that I have several parts that need to be replaced; so should I try to have all of the parts for a 37 engine for consistency? Or should I just replace what I have?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2014, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,342
Re: V8 engine year
Sorry Alan,
Frankly I didn't realize until after I did my first thread that it wasn't a 32 & then I was kind of stuck in what to do.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2014, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,221
Re: Fuel pump for a 32 v-8
OK THANKS ALAN!
So I guess I would have to say that having the leaky fuel pump was a good thing as now I have other things to do!
thanks a bunch!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2014, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,342
Re: V8 engine year
OK Thanks Alan,
I will cut & paste this & then try to figure out where to get these parts. The outside was easy cause it was all 32, but now I don't have a clue of year. But I did find the fuel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2014, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,342
Re: V8 engine year
[QUOTE=Bored&Stroked;973219]The fuel pump on your engine is very common, only costs about $50 and is easy to replace. You can order one out of any Early V8 style catalog - only takes about 1/2 hour...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2014, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,342
Re: V8 engine year
Thank you! It has been a long haul. I am just bummed as I have been trying to drive it & now winter is coming and it still isn't running! Well it is running but the fuel pump is leaking like a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2014, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,221
Re: Fuel pump for a 32 v-8
OK Jim,
But I frankly think I am tapped out here! Financially & emotionally.
I need to get some hours behind the wheel as it has been simply way too long!
So I just need to get a fuel pump...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2014, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,221
Re: Fuel pump for a 32 v-8
Unfortunately the car is still in the shop! It has been there on going 2 years! EEK! So I don't have any frontal photos of the engine till Monday.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2014, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,342
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2014, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,342
V8 engine year
Can someone take at this picture of this engine & tell me what year it is? About half way into the restoration of my car, someone mentioned that I didn't' have a 32 engine. But they didn't elaborate,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2014, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,221
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2014, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,221
Fuel pump for a 32 v-8
Good morning Everyone!
Well it seems that each time I get close to driving my car something else breaks! Now the fuel pump is leaking. But when I looked at photos of a 32 fuel pump, mine doesn't...
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