Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 602
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 602
Re: 49-51 wagon hitch
That shoebox belongs to Ron Heiden, who does the woodie wood working. He has towed that trailer all over the west!
Not only the weight involved, the trailer must track behind the tow vehicle.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2024, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 513
Re: 51 woodie speedometer cable
Local speedo shop made a new cable for my stock 49 wagon.
Should be the same length as the sedan - cowl is in the same location. Front clips interchange.
Did it coil during install?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2024, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2024, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,402
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2024, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 314
Re: Looking for 1951 shoebox vendors
Chris at Shoebox Central, Early Ford Store, San Dimas, Ca., C&G are the suppliers I use.
Depends on what you are fixin'. I was disappointed in the quality of parts in bags
labeled 'Dennis...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2024, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 553
Re: Chrome Shops Northern CA
Used these guys for C10 truck bumpers years ago, prices seemed reasonable at the time.
Sherms does awesome work, especially on small pieces, and they do not lose your parts.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,058
Re: garage/shop related...lights
@Kiwi - most of them are plug and play. Get the daylight type. I have 16 4 foot lamp boxes with 4 tubes each. What a huge difference. Did some research. Easy to replace, mobetter lighting,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,748
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2024, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,094
Re: Was "Rumble Seat" published?
Glenn - had a great time with Rumbleseat when he came west and stopped by my shop.
On a business trip to Denver, I met up with him and his friends at their weekly breakfast.
We drove to and from my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2024, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,380
Re: 1950 Ford sedan seat too far forward
Kiwi -- There is a seat adjustment lever which will move the seat front to back. I cleaned the track and mechanism on mine, slid the seat back.
Then installed so that the front bolt holes are on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2024, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,248
Re: Should I convert from 6 volts to 12 volts
Changed out my stock 49 woodie to 12v in 2006 and have had zero issues.
Get the 6v wiring harness and convert to 12 volts negative ground. An alternator that looks like a generator - Powermaster...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2024, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 549
Re: Mad electrical
Was looking at his site last week, a ton of info. He is tough to contact, i've tried and was unsuccessful.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2024, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 873
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2023, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,487
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2023, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,243
Re: 6v to 12v
Just re read your post - difference between an alternator and the Powergen?
They are both alternators, think you are looking at the GM 10Si alternator used on millions of cars and trucks, it was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2023, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,243
Re: 6v to 12v
These are user friendly:
https://www.racersrods.com/
Used these with no issues.
Purchased the 12V solid state overdrive relay:...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2023, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,487
Re: Anything V8 happening Jan/Feb in San Diego?
Cars and Coffee at the outlets in San Clemente is 60 miles north of San Diego.
https://www.southoccarsandcoffee.com/
USS Midway, aircraft carrier : https://www.midway.org/
Get out on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2023, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 759
Re: Bumpsteer
From my experience you will need more camber than the stock setting. The stock camber adjustment is limited. Shoebox Central has a product that attaches to the frame and the upper A arm. It will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2023, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,871
Re: Remember Pearl Harbor
Stationed at Pearl Harbor, saw the Memorial every day we were in port, as we were tied up along Bravo Pier.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2023, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 631
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2023, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 706
Re: Chassis Prep for Painting
What coating are you planning on using? A KBS or POR 15 type of product? They will tell you rust is ok. The 'metal' MUST be clean. Oil, grease is obvious, and must be cleaned off. Buy a case or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2023, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 534
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2023, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 845
Re: Wheel bearings?
Shoebox Central:
https://shoebox-central.com/49-51-mercury-parts
There are taper pins that you need to drive out to get to remove the spindle.
You might be able to reuse. Keep track of your...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2023, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 500
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