Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 11:27 AM
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Re: Hot rod steering box
Whats benefit of the Hudson.
Hank, the benefit of a Hudson steering box in a '32 - '34 chassis is a roller sector, 17:1 ratio and the orientation of the worm gear and sector is the same as a stock...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 669
Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums
I should have included more info in my original post regarding LZ brakes. I used Boling Bros backing plates and the appropriate width brake shoe, they offer both 1 3/4" and 2" shoes. They produce...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 669
Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums
I know you said that you wanted to go to disc brakes, but have you considered using Lincoln Zephyr brakes. I installed '40 Ford brakes on my '37 1/2 ton, and I never felt confident in the ability to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 554
Re: Frame vin
Hello, try using a thin piece of paper and a pencil laid nearly flat and you should be able to highlight the characters.
Tom
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 527
Re: Removing caps on '37 hubcaps?
I concur with what jimTN said , don't apply a lot of paint to the portion of the hubcap where the stainless steel cap goes on. I have used Variprime, made by Du Pont. Place the carbon steel in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 3,859
Re: Magneto and belts
Hank, have you considered mounting the sheaves (pulleys) backwards, I know it's not an ideal situation, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do.
Tom
P.S. I typed that response without...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 3,859
Re: Magneto and belts
Bored and stroked, I see the way you supported the extension shaft, that's a good idea and I may copy your method. What started the idea of a solid shaft was the original Vertex drawing ( the image...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 3,859
Re: Magneto and belts
Bored and stroked, the image that I posted earlier was ment to show how I modified the '32 front crossmember to accommodate a dual sheave crank pulley. The vacant area is where I am modifying a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 3,859
Re: Magneto and belts
Kiwi, I understand what you are saying, but there is nothing to hold the extension on the center line of the shaft. I have given this a lot of thought and making the shaft solid from one end to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 3,859
Re: Magneto and belts
Hank, additional images of Vertex plans, my sketch of shaft, and a beauty shot of motor.
Hope this helps,
Tom
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 3,859
Re: Magneto and belts
Hank, as I stated earlier I'm using a Vertex mag also, and I was concerned that I may have problems too. I know you have spent a lot of money and time on your setup, I'm offering this as a last...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 3,859
Re: Magneto and belts
Hank, yes Skip Haney is still in business. On a side note, I'm going to use some of the same components that you are, but with an angle drive. I'm going to dig those parts out and see if there is any...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2024, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,075
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2024, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,272
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2024, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 859
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2024, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,272
Re: W&H DuCoil V12 conversion
I have a W&H Ducoil distributor, it is packed up and I don't have access to it at the moment. I will get it out this week and take a couple of pics.
Tom
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 838
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2024, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,041
Re: Removing Rust from the Block
Here is a link to a thread that I started on the H.A.M.B. This process worked for me, and is a lot cheaper than the commercial products. One other thing, this solution is NOT, I repeat, NOT an acid....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2024, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,041
Re: Removing Rust from the Block
Hello, I started a thread on the H.A.M.B. sometime ago regarding rust removal using the chemical process "chelation". It is safe and effective, several people responded stating that it is an acid,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2023, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,196
Re: Updated oil filter system
In addition to an engine oil filter, while you have the engine apart for a rebuild, you may want to consider a HIDDEN PCV system for you engine. Here is a link to a thread I started sometime ago....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2023, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,196
Re: Updated oil filter system
I agree with the others, a by-pass system will filter out a smaller particulate, and will eventually filter all the oil.
Tom
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2023, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,660
Re: Frenzel
I think the Frenzel is cool as can be, sometime ago I looked into purchasing one. If I remember correctly they were priced around $10,000.00, there is also one being made in the states. My biggest...
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Forum: Early V8
11-18-2023, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 256
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2023, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,674
Re: Important Warning to all
A few years ago, a friend of mine, Dave, happened upon a car/deer collision. When the cops showed up, Dave asked the cop if he could put the animal out of it's misery. The cop said yes, Dave took his...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2023, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,183
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