Forum: Early V8
04-02-2024, 05:29 PM
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1949 Ford Convertible
This 1949 Ford Convertible is an all Original, three owner car. The last owner was Dan Krehbiel, a respected Early Ford V8 Club technical advisor. I am assisting his wife to sell the car. The car has...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2023, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 469
Re: Mechanical Brakes - Cross Shaft Replacement
Thanks for the suggestions. All good. I will make note of them for next time. I didn’t know if I pull the wishbone down and blocked that it that I wouldn’t be causing some problems. Good to know I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2023, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 469
Mechanical Brakes - Cross Shaft Replacement
I was working on adjusting the mechanical brakes on my 36 and found one of the bushings on the cross shaft had deteriorated (totally gone) and the shaft had a lot of slop in it. Fortunately I had a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2023, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 696
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2023, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 696
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2023, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 696
Re: Brake Energizer Question
Thanks Coop. I read the instructions and I followed the instructions as I understood them. The instructions state “do not replace the long top spring”.
Ted, I’m not saying the product is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2023, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 696
Re: Brake Energizer Question
Thank you Jack & Coop. Unfortunately when I try sending Ted a personal message I get the error:
“ FlatheadTed has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2023, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 696
Brake Energizer Question
I put Flathead Teds energizers on my 36 that has original mechanical brakes. I took the car for a first ride today. After braking, the brakes continue to seem to be engaged, the do not release (in...
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Forum: Early V8
02-02-2023, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 642
1932 Ford Phaeton Deluxe Model 18
1932 Ford Phaeton Deluxe
Model 18
8 Cylinder, 65 HP
This car is posted for the family of a long time Early Ford V8 Club member who has passed away.
This is a very rare and very original Ford...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2023, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,026
Re: 1950 Merc Overdrive
My 49 Mercury had a problem with the BW overdrive. When I would step on the gas pedal to engage the kick down switch, the engine would shut off. I used the manual I got from Fifth avenue garage to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2022, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2022, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
V-8 Times Complimentary Issue - Happy Holidays!
During this Holiday Season the Early Ford V-8 Club of America is pleased to offer complimentary access to our digital November/December issue of the award-winning V-8 Times Magazine. It is available...
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Forum: Early V8
11-06-2022, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 380
1950 Custom Deluxe Ford sedan
This is a rust free mostly original 1950 Custom Deluxe Ford door sedan. It has been owned for a couple of decades by a long time Early Ford V8 Club member. It was owned by one family since new...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2022, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,930
Re: Death of Dan Krehbiel
I hope this post is not inappropriate for the Ford Barn. Just an FYI that Dan’s 39 Tudor is listed on the Early Ford V-8 Club’s classified section. I’m helping Dan’s wife sell this car and the hope...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2022, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,884
Re: 1936 Hood installation
David, thanks for the advice. I’ll move the radiator to the rear holes and see if that solves the issue. I’ll try to post the pictures that I spoke of in my previous post 490494
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2022, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,884
Re: 1936 Hood installation
I’m having difficulty getting the pictures to post. May have to try when I get home and have my laptop.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2022, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,884
Re: 1936 Hood installation
Here is a view of where I have the radiator mounted. It is not mounted in the most forward hole. It’s mounted in the hole about 1.25” behind the front hole. I have the pan Sheetmetal bolted to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2022, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,884
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2022, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,884
Re: 1936 Hood installation
DavidG - I will check, but I thought the sides fit properly, from a size perspective. But they are not filling the space correctly. The support rods are the ones that were on the car when I got the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2022, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,884
1936 Hood installation
I have a 36 Roadster. When I purchased it The hood was on it and so was the hood ornament. I took the hood and hood ornament off, removed the radiator, and had the radiator re-cored. I did not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2022, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 9,277
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
04-07-2022, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,091
Re: Flathead Ted brake kit
I installed flathead Teds on my 36 without the top spring. I’m still trying to get the brakes adjusted properly. Either they are to loose or they seem to be properly adjusted, but just when I think...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2022, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,574
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2022, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,574
Re: Carpet for 40 Coupe
Speaking of rubber floor mats, I have a 49 Mercury Sport Sedan that I would like to install rubber floor mat in instead of carpet. I haven’t found any supplier that sells that. Does anyone know of a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2021, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 660
V-8 Times Complimentary Issue - Happy Holidays!
During this holiday season the Early Ford V8 Club of America is pleased to offer a complimentary copy of the digital November/December issue of the award-winning V-8 Times Magazine. It is available...
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