Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2021, 09:59 AM
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Re: Starter Cover for 8BA Bell Housing
If I remember correctly, I used the bottom section of a 14 ounce propane bottle,
empty and gas cleared of course. Not 100% correct, but serves the purpose!
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2021, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 44
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2020, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,232
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2020, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,594
Re: Frame rust
Do a Google search for "Big Flats Rivet" in Big Flats, New York. They specialize in rivets for old cars. I used them on my '40 frame , looks original. They also have tools and instructions for use....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2020, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,594
Re: Frame rust
I looked at my frame parts, the last 20" on driver side main frame is good, the "x"member part is rough, the same parts on pass. side are rough., do not have rearmost crossmember. If you are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2020, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,594
Re: Frame rust
I have the remains of a '35 pass. frame, let me check and I'll get back with you.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2020, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 8,294
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Forum: Early V8
08-31-2020, 08:05 AM
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Merc.frame
'49? Merc. frame [pedals thru floor]. Front & rear susp., drive shaft, O.D. trans[has had water in it], rusted tight. Best offer over scrap price. You haul from north central OK.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2020, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,970
Re: 1937 Ford Tudor door handle droop
I don't know about other years, but on my forty, the 1/4" square shaft on the handle was worn off on the corners where it entered the square hole in the inner mechanism. I built up the worn spots...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2020, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 4,758
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2019, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,143
Re: Bed wood adapter
Treated deck wood is usually 1" thick, but it will shrink and twist somewhat when it drys.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2019, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 9,017
Re: Shop led lighting
I replaced my old shop lights with the clear leds last fall, had mixed results. Had to buy darker sunglasses https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/images/icons/icon6.gif , found tools and parts I thought I...
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Forum: Early V8
07-23-2019, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 0
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Merc. frame
'49? Merc. frame [pedals thru floor]. Front & rear susp., drive shaft, O.D. trans[has had water in it], rusted tight. Best offer over scrap price. You haul from north central OK.
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Forum: Early V8
12-22-2018, 03:54 PM
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Forum: Late V8
08-22-2018, 11:53 AM
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y block & parts
292" out of early '60's pick up,cast iron automatic bell housing, torque converter, complete, will not turn over. I also have another complete 292" engine except block. located in north central OK....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2018, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 1
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Sunflower Swap meet
Anyone on here going to Wichita swap meet March 16 & 17 ? New dates and location.
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2018, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 22
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2017, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,218
Re: FOMOCO Designation On Parts
Not to hijack this thread, but when my wife bought her new 2015 Honda Crosstour , the window sticker said, 70% parts from North America, assembled in Ohio, engine made in USA. Other 30% parts??
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2017, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2017, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,255
Re: 1940 ford emergency brake
I'm also working on my "basket case" '40 Ford. Just went thru installing parking brake lever. No picture, I will try to explain. The top attaches to a vertical flange/tab at the windshield surround....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2016, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 2
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'40 Ford front fenders & king pin bearings
I am reassembling a "basket case" '40 coupe, the "V" support/brace between the front fenders that mounts to the center of the front X member with a spring & bolt/nut. Does the spring mount under the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2016, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,612
Re: Radio Speaker
Back when I was in high school, (radios had just been invented!) We got replacement speakers at the local drive-in movie! ;)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-06-2016, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,185
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2015, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,106
Re: drooping door handle
I don't know about other years, but on my forty, the 1/4" square shaft on the handle was worn off on the corners where it entered the square hole in the inner mechanism. I built up the worn spots...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2015, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 15,304
Re: An argument FOR thermostats. ..
Just curious, I do not currently have a running v-8 flathead , but has anyone ever tried a comparison test with two different style thermostats, one in each head, take temp. readings with infa red...
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