Forum: Questions & Suggestions
03-26-2021, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,042
Tp tools not going to spring carlisle
I am the original founder of Tip Tools (TP Tools) in Canfield, Ohio and want to advise that we will not be displaying at Spring Carlisle this year (after over 40 years at the spring show). Several...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2019, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 10,885
Re: Lebaron Bonney Bankruptcy
I ordered and sent a $1255 deposit for 2 door panels and 2 rear quarter panels for my 1953 Buick Skylark (yes they advertise a nice kit) and had a couple of questions regarding sending them my tin...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2015, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,577
Re: 1940 Ford Convertible Radiator?
Thanks for the reply. Car is at work, but I will look later today, but not sure how to tell the difference. I will try for some pictures of the radiator.
Fritz
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2015, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,577
1940 Ford Convertible Radiator?
Anyone have a good source for a radiator that will mount to my original 1940 Ford Convertible? Looking for one that is in stock if possible as mine sprung a leak and it is time to get it on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-03-2014, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,560
Re: Shock rebuilder?
Apple Hydraulics rebuilt my 39 LaSalle shocks in 2008 and they are working just fine and do not leak. They also responded to my phone calls and their work was done promptly. If my 1940 Ford needed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-30-2014, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,641
No more transmission knock.
The '47 Ford is back on the road and running and shifting great (no more knock). My mechanic pulled the transmission and it had two "newly chipped" teeth in the cluster gear. He contacted Van Pelt...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-10-2014, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,641
Re: Transmission knock UPDATE REPORT
TRANSMISSION REPORT
My mechanic pulled the transmission and there were two fresh broken teeth in the main cluster gear. Van Pelt sent his instruction book and talked to my mechanic and the new...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-06-2014, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,724
Re: Led tail light bulbs ??
2057 Bulbs? Are these brighter than the standard bulbs and will they fit in the original bulb sockets? Any other filament bulbs that might be brighter?
Fritz
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-03-2014, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,724
Led tail light bulbs ??
I am in process of trying to make my tail lights, rear turn signal lights and brake lights brighter on my 59 Ford. Has anyone had any luck with LED bulbs for this application? They make such bulbs...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-25-2014, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,065
Re: Need new fuel tank - 36 Cabriolet
Our company sells the gas tank sealer kits, and we have had previous success with the process, but considering the time and effort, I plan to order a new stock configuration tank from Tanks, Inc....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-25-2014, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,065
Need new fuel tank - 36 Cabriolet
My original fuel tank leaked all over the floor a few weeks ago - lucky we caught it in time. What is the best source for a new replacement fuel tank for my 1936 Ford Cabriolet convertible coupe...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2014, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 15,089
Re: Best continuous-use electric fuel pump??
I have never used a relay for any of my cars with electric fuel pumps, but always use an under-dash push-pull switch to manually turn on the electric fuel pump for priming, as most of my cars also...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2014, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 15,089
Re: Best continuous-use electric fuel pump??
A few years ago, I installed a 6-volt Airtex 8011 Electric Fuel Pump in my 1939 LaSalle for priming purposes only, as car had an original fuel pump that worked just fine. For the first year, the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2014, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,641
Re: Transmission knock or ???
Thanks much - once I figure out the exact source of the noise, I will pull the transmission and get it to Van Pelts. In the meantime, am still looking for suggestions as to what might have failed,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2014, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,641
Re: Transmission knock or ???
I did some testing today:
1) Knock is noticeable only in 1st, 2nd, reverse and neutral at any time the clutch is released. Knock is a heavy knock (not a tinny knock) and seems as if someone is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2014, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,641
Re: Transmission knock or ???
What about this?
Another possibility is that someone who is not familiar with a 3-speed column shift transmission might shift from low into reverse instead of into second. Would something like...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2014, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,160
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2014, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,641
Re: Transmission knock or ???
Thanks everyone for some great ideas and theories.
Prior to hearing the knock, we put it on our lift and our mechanic (Bob) changed the oil, added brake fluid (it was synthetic) , added air to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2014, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,641
Transmission knock or ???
I have the nicest running '47 Ford Convertible with original flathead V8. It starts in 1/2 a turn and sounds and runs perfectly. Good oil pressure, plenty of power, quiet engine, and the smoothest...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2014, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,289
Re: Gas Tank
I have used Gas Tank Renu for 3 tanks now and they were always more than satisfactory. Running with a gas tank full of gunk will clog up everything soon. We usually change the fuel lines at the same...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2014, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 12,522
Re: lead additive
About 15 years ago I had a friend who had a pair of very rough running V8 engines in his 32 ft. inboard boat on Lake Erie. Tuneups didn't work and the marina said he needed two (2) new engines...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2014, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,602
Re: stock fuel pump ???
I checked the links on the Facet Pumps - they have a nice line of pumps. Does Facet make a 6-volt electric pump that can be used for priming the carburetor only (flow through design)? Or will a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2013, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,655
Re: Nice fishing trip for all Barners free
At the beginning of the video, it sounded as if the person speaking may have had an English accent. The waves do seem choppier than ocean waves. I recommend that anyone watching this video take two...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2013, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,655
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2013, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,655
Re: Nice fishing trip for all Barners free
I sent this link to my brother in FL who does a lot of boating and here is his reply:
"I thought the boat would either turn over or beach itself but the video ended without knowing what...
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