Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2021, 07:37 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2021, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 2
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heater hose support
I have recently installed a rebuilt flathead in my 48 coupe where is the front lower heater hose support bracket mounted on cylinder head, which head bolt can I use?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2021, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,035
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2021, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 4
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head bolt re-torque
I need to remount the heater hose support on my rebuilt flathead, it is attached to the engine head bolt(mine are nuts), can I just remove that nut without re- torqueing all the other head nuts?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2021, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 962
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2021, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 962
dashboard removal
On my 48 coupe some screws that hold dash panel around the speedometer are loose, I need to tighten them, but access to them is impossible. The only option I see is to remove the dash, is there...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2021, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,071
Re: seat pivot cover
Thanks "51 Woodie" that's just what I needed to have this part made, can't thank you enough and thanks to all who responded.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2021, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,071
Re: seat pivot cover
rich b', thanks for the photo, I guess my post wasn't clear of what I needed, I have all the pieces you showed in your photo, the piece I am looking for is a strap shape that is made from vinyl...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2021, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,071
seat pivot cover
Anybody with a 46 to 48 ford (or mercury) coupe, between the front seat back cushions I am missing the material to cover the seat frame at the pivot point. I am guessing that it was use to minimize...
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Forum: Early V8
06-14-2020, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 876
Hood Dowel Assy
I need a complete hood dowel assembly, dowel, spring, and adjusting nut for my 48 Ford coupe
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2020, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,407
door panels 48 coupe
I am installing front door panels but I need bottom clip hole locations, could use the help THANKS
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2020, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,755
Leaning to one side
My48 has been sitting awhile but its ready for the road. I noticed today looking from the front of the body is leaning lower on the driver side, is this a front or rear spring issue, maybe shocks,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2020, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 810
47-48 Fresh Air heater/defroster
I pulled some pictures and installation drawings from the forum, but they are from 2010 and 2014 and are not clear for what I need. My 48 has everything but air deflector mounting to the hood is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2020, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 791
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2020, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,035
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2020, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,035
disc brakes & distributor
I have a couple of questions: 1. can disk brakes be adapted to front & rear axles on 48 coupe chassis, if so what is a good set-up?
2. can the 8ab distributor be used on a 59ab motor
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2020, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 952
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2020, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 952
bellhousing
I am making my on engine run-up stand and need bolt pattern dimensions for bell housing to engine bolt holes (59 AB). I don't have the engine yet but I won't to get a heads up on the stand so I can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-10-2019, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,046
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-10-2019, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,846
Rear Seat
I am having a problem reinstalling the rear seat in my 48 coupe. The upper part went in just fine but the bottom part just want install. I have tried different angles and then pushing back, no dice....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2019, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,528
Re: late model flathead
this is a Mercury engine going in a 48 ford coupe, do I change the water pumps to Ford, I have a pair of new Drake pumps for 59ab engine, also do I need an adapter between engine and trans?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2019, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,528
late model flathead
I have access to a rebuilt long block 53 merc flathead, I need to know what it takes to install it into a 48 Ford coupe before I take ownership?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2019, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 13
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head bolts or studs
I am rebuilding 24 stud flathead, all studs were removed ( some broken) so they all need to be replaced, new stud kits are pricey, can high grade no. 8 bolts be used instead, stock heads are being...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2018, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 871
Re: weather strip clips
Thanks for the photo that is exactly what I needed to finish the reseal, Drake needs a photo like this. I thought maybe this was the mounting but was not sure, thanks again for your help.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2018, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 871
weather strip clips
Does anybody out there have any information ( including photos ) about installing truck weather strip clips for a 48 Ford coupe. I bought kit from Drake with two clips and mounting hardware ( one in...
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