Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 276
Re: Chassis/Frame number.
The F indicates Foreign. The numbers are the serial number. Stars were used as a starting and ending digit position to prevent alteration.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 331
Re: Frame vin
The use of a wire brush was perhaps the worst choice you could have made to reveal the serial number. You’re not dealing with tool steel, iron is soft and vulnerable to all abrasives.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,868
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 582
Re: Coil adapter issue
I guess I'm just an old stick in the mud purist. When I look under a hood to see a coil adapter on a helmet distributor, it hurts my eyes and I just turn away.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 150
Re: Rewiring headlights on a 1950 Ford Tudor
A tip for brighter headlights:
Use the existing switching system to activate relays up near the radiator, relays powered by heavier gauge wire. On the grounding, run ground wires from headlights...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 300
Re: 1936 V8 Deluxe.
For clarification of the previous posts, there are bell housings on both the engine and the transmission, the aerial number appearing on the transmission bell. There is no engine number. If the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 731
Re: Off topic. Remember TV show Columbo?
Bruce, good to see you posting here. Not an every day occurance!
Back in 1984, I was just getting back on my feet after a major career change. No spare change available for exotic beaters like...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 693
Re: Grey hound hood ordament
David, Can you make a comparison between the Ford and Lincoln greyhounds please? From memory, I think the Lincoln greyhounds were slightly larger, and have more prominent ribcages. Am I correct?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 996
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2024, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 731
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2024, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 947
Re: Molded vs. Woven linings
The first I’ve heard of mixed linings is here on this thread. From what I’ve read, woven was discontinued in ‘37 in favor of molded. The instruction sheet posted here is aftermarket, not from Ford.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2024, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 731
Off topic. Remember TV show Columbo?
Sorry, at my age TV occupies much of my time. I always enjoyed watching Columbo, never got tired of his low-brow character outsmarting high society criminals. Well, he’s back. Only now he’s a she and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 918
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 424
Re: Been a minute
I don't think you'll find many answers about garbage truck engines on this forum. :rolleyes:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,082
Re: Powder coat VS paint for wheels
When I had my wheels sandblasted years ago in prep for the powder coat, I didn't accept the blast job due to sand inclusions captured between surfaces. Not just a few, there were many, which also...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2024, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 428
Re: heater
The water shutoff valve that you don't have. :D
Who needs to extract heat from the exhaust in order to heat up the coolant? :eek:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2024, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 927
Re: 1935 Coupe help
Fast54, Those are all valid questions, but all are of secondary importance to the question of valid title to the car. Check the numbers and take a walk if they don’t match.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2024, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,458
Re: Dash color
Fast54, I agree with the others, that's a beautiful coupe. As to the value, I wouldn't consider pricing any car that I couldn't verify serial numbers. Your registration is definitely for a 1935 Ford,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2024, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 622
Re: Can anyone identify this radiator?
Visible on the inner side of the top tank is the identifier D4. This is a 1938-1939 60 hp 82A-08005-A2 McCord design with core 74-8005-D4: From the 1938-39 Ford Book published by the EFV8CA page 4-3.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2024, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 337
Re: Ford 59 Carb
Chandler-Groves, Ford, and Holley all were manufacturers of the 94 carburetors. The model numbers on the driver’s side differed from year to year, but the internals are the same. 91-99; 21A; 59; 8BA,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2024, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,694
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2024, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 492
Re: Headlight help
Just being tight is not a good indicator. It could be corroded under the nut. Also, the headlight bucket may not be grounded properly to the fender, which itself may not be properly grounded to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2024, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 492
Re: Headlight help
Oldbugger gave a good answer, I'll just add that the crossover bullet connector may offer too much resistance.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2024, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 308
Re: Battery group size
Vern, With that announcement, I'm afraid you're not going to win any popularity contests in here. :(
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2024, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 941
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