Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2021, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 28
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Re: Changing a 36 steering box for a 37
An excellent upgrade and well worth the effort. I did this to my 36 Cabriolet and the difference was noticeable.I was ready for the fight with the 36 mounting bracket but in the end it was pretty...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2020, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 437
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-23-2020, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 292
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2020, 03:01 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,769
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2020, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 924
Re: Different Key ways??
You sure learn something every day..... I’d never been aware of that 3/4” difference before. You think you know what’s right but when you read up about it , it all makes sense.
Thanks for the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2020, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 924
Re: Different Key ways??
Mart, it’s the 32 spindles on a Mordrop axle ....Glen , I didn’t know that the steering arm
sat forward of the axle centreline.... I’ll check that . I’ve just got the car and am going through a few...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2020, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 924
Re: Different Key ways??
Thank you....I’ll pull the pitman arm off and check that first I think.
I’d like to keep the stock drag link if at all possible..... Recutting the jetway in the steering wheel was an option I’d...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2020, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 924
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2020, 03:44 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 924
Different Key ways??
I’ve got a 32 roadster and it has a 40 Ford Standard steering wheel fitted. The spoke in the wheel is about 25 to 1 position when going straight ahead. The drag link is the stock Ford non adjustable...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2020, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 142
Number id
I have a motor with the number stamped on the flat area at the rear where the intake manifold sits on the drivers side( LHD)
The numbers as best as I can tell are;
*R99-52462M*
I’ve looked...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2020, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 642
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2019, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,236
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2019, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 719
Re: steering loose/sloppy
Have you tried adjusting the steering box.... there is a really good section on the VanpeltSales site that explains the process.I rebuilt a 37 box for my 36 and set it up via this method... drove...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2019, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,612
Re: 1932 Ford Frame
You could ring one of the companies that sell reproduce frames( Brookville maybe) and ask you hem how heavy one is...should get you there or there abouts.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2019, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,651
Re: Another E-Failure
I know of several E_fires fitted to friends cars and they all, without exception , praise them.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2019, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 739
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2019, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 739
T5 Speedo question
I’m in the process of getting the parts ready to fit a T5 into the Cabriolet and would like to know how others have sorted out the speedometer problem.The trans I am intending to use has the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2019, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,043
Re: Posies 2040 Front Spring 1937 Ford??
I bought a Posies reversed eye spring for a Forty coupe, it was too soft and flattened out almost straight. Took it off and fitted a reversed eye main leaf to the original spring pack minus two...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2019, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,789
Re: Opinion on T5 drivability
Agree about the brakes, I’ve got a brand new set of Lincoln’s under the bed and 40 Fords for the rear all rebuilt.
Just making a list of parts required for the whole transmission and brake swap.It...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2019, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,789
Re: Opinion on T5 drivability
That seems like the ultimate installation where you get the best of both.Finding the parts here inEngland would be tricky I guess...no Jeep breakers that I know of... Ihave a friend who’s business is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2019, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,789
Re: Opinion on T5 drivability
That sounds like a great combo you’ve got there Tom.75mph cruising would be ideal for my requirements... at the moment it feels like it’s heading for coronary care at 60mph.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2019, 04:54 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,789
Re: Opinion on T5 drivability
Thanks Tom... I’ve got 4.11’s at present but have a set of new 3.54’s waiting to come over from America at present. Which set is preferential with a T5?
Thanks for the replies fellas.... it’s...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2019, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,789
Re: Opinion on T5 drivability
Yes...I’m looking at the Ford version with the better ratios.Ive read that the S10 gearing is not ideal.
I thought it better to post it on here as the car is stock apart from the proposed gearbox...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2019, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,789
Opinion on T5 drivability
I’m mulling over what to do with my 36..it drives nice as a stocker but I wouldn’t want to take it any great distance.
I’ve had several early Fords and I’ll be honest, the three speed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2019, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 560
Re: Timing fixture ID?
The body looks identical....but the figures are different from what I have been able for o find on line.
Maybe made under licence in England for the domestic market maybe.
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