Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 960
Re: muffler
Lawrie the bends are mandrel bends I purchased on eBay. Yes they’re stainless and they were easy to weld with my mig. The tube I purchased from midway metals in Townsville. It was way cheaper than...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 960
Re: muffler
Frank I’m sorry I can’t remember the name of this muffler. It’s 2.5” and offset the same as an original and almost the exact same length. I’ve made the entire exhaust including the headers & was a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,193
Re: 1936 Ford Cabriolet Top Boot
Any good trimmer can make what you need. Do a google search for 36 cabriolet and print or save the pics so you can email to your trimmer. Photo of my Aussie 35 roadster, which has a different parcel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2024, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 763
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,765
Re: 34 3w
Lawrie I wish I could get to the nationals with you. 6000km trip for me!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2024, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,964
Re: '35 gas tank yuck
I bought the por15 tank cleaner kit for my roadster. After 10 minutes of shaking I started to get acid dripping on my feet. The rust was just too deep!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2024, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 344
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2024, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 749
Re: Installing flashers help required
Ok guys. Here’s what I worked out for my switch.
Black power from relay
Orange power to pilot light
Yellow to brake light switch
Brown and red lhs
Blue and green rhs
Thanks to everyone. Dan.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2024, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 509
Re: Which Rear?
Or put in a Columbia rear axle. 4.11 in low gear = 2.9 in high gear.. the 42-48 Columbia axle is the easiest to find.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2024, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 749
Re: Installing flashers help required
Thanks guys. Ok one problem I have is that when I made my wiring harness, I joined my 2 lhs wires and 2 rhs wires down at the frame and came up into the dash with only 2 wires instead of 4. So when I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2024, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 749
Installing flashers help required
Hi guys. I have this old generic flasher switch. It’s a7 wire unit. I’ve installed 4 individual flashers on the front and rear of my 35 roadster. I can’t find a wiring diagram that doesn’t use the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2024, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 567
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2023, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 824
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2023, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 824
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2023, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 824
Procedure for filling a rebuilt columbia axle
Hi everyone. Can anyone please explain the procedure for filling a Columbia axle that has been rebuilt and is completely empty. I can’t seem to find the instructions, it was a real safe spot I put...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2023, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,082
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-23-2023, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 990
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2023, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 4,949
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2023, 02:23 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 538
Re: wind wings
Hi Carl there’s a company here in Australia that can supply them if you can’t (must be someone there) find something closer to home. Just remember the brackets suit 28-35 but the template suits the...
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Forum: Early V8
08-17-2023, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 206
1935/36 phaeton top irons
Hi guys. A buddy in Argentina is searching for a complete set of 35/36 Phaeton top irons. They will need to be packed neatly and shipped to Miami. I will forward his details to you to liaise directly...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2023, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,071
Re: Convertible tops anyone used these guys?
I had my trimmer make the boot for my roadster. But it would be nice to order a convertible sedan top off the shelf as they’re so big and there’s nothing here in Australia to go by. Anyway thanks for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-22-2023, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,071
Convertible tops anyone used these guys?
Hi guys. Has anyone used this company for the supply of a convertible top? The link is to their 35/36 convertible sedan top. But they can supply for just about anything. Dan.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2023, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,047
Re: New to me '35 Fordor
Thanks for sharing Trevor. Yet another piece of 35/36 information we love to hear about! Obviously then our trunk lid will be different to the US version too. I wonder if the rear section of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2023, 05:26 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,247
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2023, 05:27 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,247
Re: 1936 phaeton top brackets
The brackets were available through LeBaron Bonney years ago. Not sure who was actually making them though.
In regards to the question about the 38 convertible sedan, no they don’t require these....
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