Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 190
Views: 6,984
Re: WHO Is the Oldest Early V8 Forum Member?
I'm 58 and sure do enjoy reading here everyday and certainly respect my elders for giving their advise from the experiences they have done or how they can think things thru.
Stay Safe,
Steve
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2021, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 933
Re: Grease fitting size for 1937 ford spindles
What is confusing most people is the commonly used 1/8 npt grease fitting is larger than the commonly 1/4-28 grease fitting. although there is a 1/4 npt that is larger but not seen as often. I have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,020
Re: shipping frustration
Thought I would drop a note, my bellhousing adaptor that got shipped on Dec 4 going 244 miles finally made it today. It was getting close to where I was going to have the shipper file a insurance...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2021, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,020
Re: shipping frustration
I'm still waiting for my bell housing adaptor mailed on Dec 4. Moved Dec 8 then again on Dec 24, once again on Jan 8 and stalled again. WOW this is crazy! Steve
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2021, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,057
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2021, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,337
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2020, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 2,101
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,388
Re: Cruisin' the for sale ads
A little off subject but I bought 2 1940 Ford convertibles disassembled. Only one engine with them that he said he pulled in 1962 and it smoked then. It was upside down on the dirt floor of a dry...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2020, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 3,320
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2020, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 299
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2020, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,601
Re: BorgWarner Overdrive Questions
Hi,
Maybe a sort of different animal but the 50 Plymouth I owned for 37 years had the org stock 6 cyl. I had switched to 3.55 gears then added overdrive. I was very pleased with it. I sure you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2020, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 958
Re: Radius rods ball lube
Hi, I personally have never worked on a Model A but a friend stopped by week before last with his Model A and said it has a little trough for trans/engine oil leaks to lube the ball?? I was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2020, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 863
Re: Torque wrenches
Hi rotorwrench, Some years ago the rachet head started slipping. At that time Snap-on did put a kit in it and I had it calibrated. Only used one time for a small job not high ft lbs. Next time...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2020, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 863
Re: Torque wrenches
No more Snap on torque wrenches for me. The ratchet head is bad on mine and the head is no longer made so I am out of luck. They will sell me a new complete one. Yea I bet they would. So much for the...
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Forum: Early V8
10-21-2020, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 493
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2020, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 369
Re: '40 coupe trunk handle lock
Hi,
Yes that is the way the org. cyl works. FlatHeadCoupe here on the Fordbarn does a excellent & reasonable job converting the cyls to open without the key. Steve
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Forum: Early V8
10-13-2020, 04:42 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 493
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-11-2020, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 4,537
Re: '40 front fenders
Yes please keep us updated, I personally love seeing your great work. Sorry I am not trying to offend anyone as to being all original, but wonderful to see all those pieces put back in use in a great...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2020, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 2,782
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Forum: Early V8
10-06-2020, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 493
1933 Ford Glovebox radio
Thought I would give you fellows a heads up my friend Jim has a 1933 Ford glovebox radio built by zenith. It has been restored inside and plays great. Call Jim if interested in buying it and price....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2020, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 868
Re: Replacement Door Key w/o key
I will 2nd that about John. He does a great job! He converted my 40 trunk lock so I do not have to lock it each time I close the trunk lid.
Steve
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2020, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,283
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2020, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,283
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-13-2020, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 5,003
Re: Rust Oleum spray cans
I'm with Ol'ron. They clog down in the tube. You can take a new nozzle and put on the can and it will not work. I know the dome at the bottom of a can is to protect it in case of excessive pressure...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2020, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 5,003
Re: Rust Oleum spray cans
I agree. I contacted them twice. Tried to tell them its the tube that clogs not the nozzle, they say all they can do is mail me nozzles. I told them keep them that that would not solve the problem....
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