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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-22-2023, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
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Re: 1932-34 steering box gear

I just went out and checked mine. The steering wheel key is straight up at twelve o'clock which makes the small one at the bottom 6 o'clock when centered.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-05-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 654
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
Re: Source for ‘32 headlight inner rings

Is this the right piece?
https://cgfordparts.com/headlight-shell-inner-rim-32-passenger-pickup-b-13001-ir.html
Forum: Early V8 09-29-2022, 12:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 420
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
Driveshaft Kits (Dick Spadaro)

These kits are from Dick Spadaro stock. There are no tubes left but you can supply your own, hence the lesser cost from the full kit.
U-joint end is Nitrated for hardness. Other end is available in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,991
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
Re: Navarro heads and spark plugs

I emailed Mike Herman about this a few years back and he said, "I use autolite 216"
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-24-2021, 09:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,487
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
Re: Canadian GL4 140 gear oil

Sports Car Central in Edmonton is the Penrite dealer for Canada. I bought my steering box lube from them and had it shipped to Ontario. Penrite lists a GL4 gear oil. Might be worth a look if you...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-22-2021, 09:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,274
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
Re: Leaking 1932 Steering Box

This is a photo I saved of what they look like.
Check with Michael at Third Gen for the part or Fred at Barnfind.
Both have helped me greatly in the past.

David is right as many people here...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-20-2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 752
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
Re: Addendum #3 to the V8 Club's 1932 Ford book now available on the Club's website

Thank you David. The third and all addendums are a great read and reference along with the books. The books have definitely been a huge asset to myself. Your work is greatly appreciated.
John
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-20-2020, 09:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,746
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
Re: 1932 pedal plate ID?????

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52997&highlight=1932+pedal+plate&page=2
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-31-2020, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
Re: 1932 Emergency Brake Handle Ratchet

Thanks guys. Messaging him now
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-30-2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
1932 Emergency Brake Handle Ratchet

Does anybody make a proper ratchet for the 1932 emergency brake handle? All the repros I have seen are Model A. The difference is shown in the photo I found. The correct one is the one on the bottom....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-21-2020, 07:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,396
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
Re: Exhaust diameter

I heard a flathead with an equalizer tube a few years ago and it seemed to kill the beloved flathead sound.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2020, 08:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,322
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
Re: what is this steering box?

A good friend had one and it was complete junk. Do yourself a favor and don't buy it.
Brand new and wouldn't set up or steer correctly, skips etc.
He wanted to take it to Hershey and put it through...
Forum: Early V8 11-28-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,268
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Forum: Early V8 11-13-2019, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,268
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
Forum: Early V8 11-03-2019, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,268
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Forum: Early V8 10-28-2019, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,268
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Forum: Early V8 10-28-2019, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,073
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
Forum: Early V8 10-23-2019, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,073
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Forum: Early V8 10-23-2019, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,268
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
Forum: Early V8 10-20-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,268
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
1932 V8 Gas Pedal & Rod

For sale an original 1932 V8 gas pedal and rod to carb. No spring. See pictures for condition,
$125 shipped USPS in the lower 48. Ships from Niagara Falls NY Payment by Paypal friends and family or...
Forum: Early V8 10-20-2019, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,073
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
1932 Clutch Lever (sold)

For sale original Ford Clutch Lever. This style was used on the very early V8 as I have been told and the bangers. (refer to page 5-9 of the restoration book)
You can use them with the later V8...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-11-2019, 08:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,126
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
Re: 1932 Ford Roadster Windshield Frame Holes

Can anybody provide some measurements?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-08-2019, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,126
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
1932 Ford Roadster Windshield Frame Holes

Does anybody have a diagram or information of all the holes in a stock 1932 roadster windshield frame? Wiper holes, mirror holes, finger pull holes, screw holes, any and all if possible. Location...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2019, 07:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,419
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
Re: 1937-1941 spindles

Here is another great picture that shows the differences I spoke about. These are for sale by another person here if you need to match up another single you have.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-23-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,419
Posted By HIGHTOWER611
Re: 1937-1941 spindles

One thing that I have noticed over the years is a difference in the top kingpin boss of some. Most are straight where I have indicated in the pictures but some are curved. Some have said that curved...
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