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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2024, 04:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,056
Posted By tom1948
Re: Still sober

congratulations Craig, last christmas eve was 12 for me.Just remember; you are never alone. Tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 486
Posted By tom1948
old dragsters

Does anyone on here ever watch this old hot rod on youtube? I was watching Mike pull 1 old sprint car and 2-3 old flathead powered dragsters out a garage, I think mid 50's to early 60's.neat stuff
Forum: Early V8 02-22-2024, 02:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 104
Posted By tom1948
1946 mercury grille chevrons

I am still looking for 1946 mercury grille chevrons(?). I had 2 people say they had them but no replies to my ims. thanks beforehand, tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-02-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,536
Posted By tom1948
off-topic, but...

I was looking through youtube videos yesterday and saw there is a guy in Cali who coverts classics(the one in the video was a "49 Merc ) to electric. My opinion on this is: anyone who does this...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-31-2023, 11:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 225
Posted By tom1948
Happy New YUear!

Happy New Year one and all from south Florida
Forum: Early V8 12-28-2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 244
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-25-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By tom1948
happy Holidays

Happy Holidays to one and all! It just occurred to me that yesterday I had 12 years sobriety, what a blessing!;)
Forum: Early V8 12-24-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 244
Posted By tom1948
42-48 ford/ mercury defroster vent

I am looking for one defroster vent to fit my 48 merc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-24-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 517
Posted By tom1948
Re: good will to all

Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year, wherever you are and however you celebrate!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-11-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,498
Posted By tom1948
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-23-2023, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 395
Posted By tom1948
Re: Happy Thanksgiving Day!

I wish the same to all Barners and please don't forget to count your blessings!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-21-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,961
Posted By tom1948
Re: just a heads-up

BTW, I just watched them pull a 1938 deluxe convertible coupe out of a shed in upstate NY.
not stock (pontiac engine) but a pretty solid looking car. Also, I'm still learning the early v-8 thing,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-19-2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,961
Posted By tom1948
just a heads-up

I just watched iron trap garage, they just put up a 1939 phaeton that runs and drives. I don't know a price yet
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-17-2023, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 642
Posted By tom1948
Re: Gas struts for a 46 hood

I used the speedway strut kit on my '48 Merc, I didn't have to brace the underside of the hood, but, I did put a brace on the bottom at the upper part of the inner fender and I had to use stronger...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-13-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 686
Posted By tom1948
Re: Worn crankshaft pulley

I have used the sleeves and seal with varying success. I personally would buy a new pulley.
Forum: Early V8 11-06-2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 263
Posted By tom1948
Early ford/mercury parts

1949-1951 ford heater core(unknown condition) $20.00 , 1941-1948 Ford/ Mercury transmission crossmember $ 25.00 , 1942-1948 wiper transmission $ 35.00. all parts plus shipping.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-03-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 932
Posted By tom1948
Re: More back surgery!

I feel for you Tony, unfortunately, my spine problems are inoperable(due to 7 head and neck cancer surgeries). So; on December 7th I go up to the VA to have pain procedure number15. So, I'll keep you...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-23-2023, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,180
Posted By tom1948
Talking Re: Share the greatest MEME for V8'ers

I wouuld have to note: the cops weren't driving chevys either. lol
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-19-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 900
Posted By tom1948
Re: Back to Chrome shop recommendations

space coast plating in melbourne, fl. is highly recommended, a little pricey, but they do good work if you're not in a big rush. Tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-04-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By tom1948
Question wiper arms

does anyone have a picture of the wiper transmission arms position? It's on a 1948 mercury. thanx all, tom
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-27-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By tom1948
Re: is this correct?

what i'm asking is: are the arms positioned correctly?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-26-2023, 04:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By tom1948
is this correct?

I'm changing my '48 merc to electric wipers, they were disassembled when I got it. Is this setup correct?
Forum: Early V8 09-12-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 186
Posted By tom1948
1946-1948 mercury bumper

1946-48 mercury front bumper core, some rust(no holes) overall very solid can text more pix.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-30-2023, 05:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 343
Posted By tom1948
Thumbs up palm beach car show and swap meet

If you're in south florida this weekend, they're having the car show/swap meet again. I'll be out there with some '46-'48 mercury parts along with a few ford parts. see you there, i'll be in space...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-28-2023, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 673
Posted By tom1948
Re: Be safe my Florida brothers

I hope so, be careful if you're in the path. So far it seems akk we're going to get here is some wind and rain
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