Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2020, 07:21 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2020, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 882
transporting / selling a car to Sweden
I may be selling a car to someone in Sweden. I could really use advice on what is needed, what to avoid, and how to make it happen. Any advice will be appreciated!....And NO the car is NOT a Ford! ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2020, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,206
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2020, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,206
Re: Dealing with the heirs on '32 parts ect.
This is such an interesting subject ! First off, it comes up with many, many items, not just cars and parts. Almost any thing that is collectible. I believe that unless you are a dealer or semi...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2020, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,929
Re: Found something
Have read many books on " Henry " This subject was covered in several of the books, though not nearly to the depth of this article - great story.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2019, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,461
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2018, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 11,187
Re: Gas 10% ethanol
I am not taking sides, but I can tell you this....If you punch " pure gas " into your computer, a page will come up, state by state, where you can buy real gas. One tip is that, in looking at the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2018, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 15,747
Re: Just bought a '51Merc
The first car I ever drove was my dad's 51 Merc 4 door. No , I didn't have a drivers license, I was only 15. I will turn 75 on my next birthday- you do the math !
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2018, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,146
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2018, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,150
Re: Elkhart
A very neat stop in Elkhart, is the Vintage RV Motor-Home Hall of Fame. You can pull up their site, and check them out. They are on the Indy Turnpike. It is a really cool place. You will also be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2018, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,467
Re: 1939 clutch replacement
You will need to jack up the car, remove the rear end as a unit, then remove the transmission. there are bolts that attach the transmission to the engine block. You will need to pull up the floor...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2018, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,148
Re: Americarna
My good buddy has a 1934 Lincoln..... and a 37..... and a 39.....and a 67 4 door convertible, and he's not that way. He even lets me park next to him at car shows ! He probably does look down at me...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2018, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,067
Re: Mercury Differential
Great news! replace a differential?, or replace a brake drum? I'll take replacing the brake drum every time!- I'm following your Merc. progress with interest! I also, had 2 1953 Mercurys. A custom...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2018, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,825
Re: Found it in my shop
My Dad had a 1953 Caddy. It had Goodyear ' Double Eagle ' Tires. The tubes were like the ones above. The guys at the filling station hated it when he need a tube repaired or changed. They were...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2018, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,249
Re: 1939 Truck Windshield frame Painted ??
I had the windshield in my 1939 Standard, replated about 5 years ago. The shop is located in Richmond Va. I think I paid $225. They are an average shop, that I feel, is very reasonable. They do not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2018, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,448
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2018, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,448
polishing stainless hub caps
A friend of mine took 4 dented, 1939 Lincoln Zephyr stainless hub caps to a respected automotive stainless polisher/restorer. He picked out the dents, and greatly improved the caps, but he said he...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2018, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,606
Re: 39 Standard hub cap
Be careful! 1939 standard hubcaps have been repro'ed for a long time. The chrome plating is not the best. Original 1939 standard hubcaps were made out of Henry's rusless steel. Nice ones are hard to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2017, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,433
Re: dec. 7
I am a Vet, a great reader of ww2 books and history. Born in 1944. And yes, lots of younger folks don't remember our history, but how much do we remember of ww1 history it does seem to be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2017, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,726
Re: Higher-ethanol fuel a problem for classic cars
If you punch " pure gas " into your computer, a web site will come up indicating what gas stations by city, and state, have ethanol free gas. In Wisconsin and probably most states , premium does not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-31-2017, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,647
Re: Zephyrs loaded to a new home
Wow ! I am glad I did not see them going down the road. This sight would probably have put me in the ditch ! A friend of mine owns to Lincoln Ks, a 34 limo and a 37 limo - He also has a 39 Zephyr 4...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2017, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,104
Re: PHOTO of FUNKY CHICKEN TRUCK @ HERSHEY
It would probably lead to eviction or divorce, but I would drive that ! and from looking at the side of the truck, it looks like it did not live very far from me - at one time.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2017, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 8,098
Re: Ancient History
In the 60,s and 70,s people used to say "They sure don't make um like the use to " - and they were right ! the cars of that era were pretty bad ! If your engine had 50,000 miles, it probably smoked,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-02-2017, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,292
Re: Top Wrench
' Top Wrench ' is the head mechanic at the local garage.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2017, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 7,126
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