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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2024, 08:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,503
Posted By mfirth
Re: off-topic, but...

Yupper Odoms strikes again. GR8 one Denny !!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-20-2023, 04:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,126
Posted By mfirth
Re: New Family Ride

Wow, that is nice !!! Four doors make sense in many ways. You will make some folks smile 4 sure as you cruise by at 60+ mph.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-15-2023, 07:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,091
Posted By mfirth
Re: New (patients please)

Way to go Mart !!! Thanks. 47jailbar, you have a GOOD LOOKING truck for sure.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-13-2023, 04:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,091
Posted By mfirth
Re: New (patients please)

I love "Jailbar" trucks.....pictures PLEASE and welcome to The Barn !
mike
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-03-2023, 06:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 921
Posted By mfirth
Re: More back surgery!

Anthony, keeping you in prayer for sure. Had rods, cage and screws installed in 2015. Besides prayer, doing EXACTLY what the doc said, and NOT RUSHING things, I'm doing pretty good 8 years later....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-28-2023, 06:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 850
Posted By mfirth
Re: Who makes the best new 1953 Ford carburetor

Another vote for Charlie, he did a GR8 job on mine.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-07-2023, 06:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,605
Posted By mfirth
Re: Flathead SBC

You won't find two water pumps on a "fake" flathead either.........
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-27-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 903
Posted By mfirth
Re: Carb questions

I'll third Charlie. He built me a 94 style carb with a slightly larger throttle body so i could keep the stock dizzy but gain some fuel volume. Nice crisp performance.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-21-2023, 04:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,628
Posted By mfirth
Re: Just an old car painting

Oh my !!!! Really nice work, you sir are blessed with 'THE GIFT" 4 sure. Thanks 4 sharing !!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-04-2023, 06:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 572
Posted By mfirth
Re: Flathead V8

Also, if there are any hills or grades in your area, "lug" it up hill. Make it work hard in 3rd gear if posssible. Long ago an old engine builder had me do this with a rebuilt 6 cylinder and that...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-01-2023, 06:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,848
Posted By mfirth
Re: 8BA engine

Use some Marvel Mystery Oil in the mix.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-30-2023, 07:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 519
Posted By mfirth
Re: Mart's 32 Sedan at Prescott VHRA GOW! + Bugatti Museum visit!

FUN STUFF. She sure sounds good Mart...!!!! Thanks SO MUCH for the ride & video.
Cheers, Mike
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-25-2023, 06:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,087
Posted By mfirth
Re: Seeking troubleshooting experience

That is GR8 news. Now, I hope the Pertronix doesn't fail for you like some I know of have. No replacing simple parts here. When it quits, it is done .........
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-23-2023, 06:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 961
Posted By mfirth
Re: Ran my Flathead over 1200 miles last week, it was great!

Thanks for sharing !! Nice trip & NICE CAR !!!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-20-2023, 07:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By mfirth
Re: Knock off Holley 94

Right on tubman! Someone gave me a new "chrome pot" like that one and the paper element chocked the engine. Took it off and put the one I have had since 1960 with a screen element on it and wow, the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-16-2023, 06:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 719
Posted By mfirth
Re: 50 F1 overheating solved

Had an electric fan on my 52 Vic from the previous owner and had the same results. New 180 stats, removed elect. fan and she ran 180-190 all the time.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-12-2023, 06:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 961
Posted By mfirth
Re: Ran my Flathead over 1200 miles last week, it was great!

Really nice, glad you had an over all good trip. THANKS for sharing !!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-11-2023, 07:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 939
Posted By mfirth
Re: Identify wide Crab Dist. Cap

Yep, had a Grey Marine 188 with twin Carter side drafts and a dizzy that used that cap.
Lyman and others used them as tubman said in tight areas where top clearance issues arised. Also saw them on...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-06-2023, 06:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,342
Posted By mfirth
Re: Optima Battery Maintenance

Like tubman I too use a mechanical timer....better safe than sorry.......
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-04-2023, 07:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,061
Posted By mfirth
Re: Convertible tops anyone used these guys?

Still love your car Mer Cruzer. We need another video ride in that neat Merc.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-04-2023, 06:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 613
Posted By mfirth
Re: O/T race car

Awesome Denny !!! Thanks for sharing. Though not from that era, it took me back to the 50s and watching "jalopy" races on tv with lots of flathead V8s roaring in the dirt.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-30-2023, 06:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 564
Posted By mfirth
Re: Let's see those bed rails

Off topic, but is that an "Ajax" missle in the middle pic ? Used to work at Erie Proving Ground rehabbing those. Love the truck & the rails !
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-21-2023, 06:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 836
Posted By mfirth
Re: This might be interesting

Ol"Ron : the "Mart" of the U S A. Interesting indeed....thanks for sharing !!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-17-2023, 06:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,022
Posted By mfirth
Re: Oil Leaks and Flathead mechanic, Santa Ynez, CA

Just read a post on the H A M B about SBC & SB Fords leaking along with newer trannys & rearends. Us flathead folks are not alone.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-01-2023, 06:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 717
Posted By mfirth
Re: Pendine 2023 part 2. Sunday and Monday.

Fun stuff Mart. THANKS 4 the ride on the beach #2. Cheers !!!
mike
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