Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2024, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 822
Re: '32 AAB progress report
Jack,
Our 32 AAB is not going to get painted while I own it. But man that really looks nice!
What material did you use for the seats?
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 2,234
Views: 357,968
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Ford folks,
Our Maple season production is done! The earliest I have ever seen in my life. We were done March 3rd. Heard the peepers several times and did not get a run after the freeze two nights...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 822
Re: '32 AAB progress report
Seebees,
Sounds just like a 32 Ford big truck to me! Thanks for posting this of the AAB Ford truck and your work!
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 356
Re: '32 BB cab mounting bolts
Folks,
I took these pictures of the cab mounts on our AAB 32 truck.
in the rear there is the spring and nut on the bottom of the frame as Cool 33 describes....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,127
Re: Trip away in the33
Lawrie,
Great pictures! Have a cold one for me too! Thanks for taking us with you on your trip in the 33! Just awesome! Will we see you in Auburn for the Early V8 show in June?
Regards,
Chris and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2024, 02:54 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 822
Re: '32 AAB progress report
Jack,
Is that Washintgton Blue? Sure looks nice! And the work on the flat bed is wonderful! Keep up the good work on the big truck.
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2024, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 822
Re: '32 AAB progress report
Jack,
Awesome work on the 32! Glad I could help a little. That truck is going to be really nice!
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-08-2024, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,875
Re: "lil red" 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente
Ford Barn folks,
New seat foam and the right back up light lens:
https://i.postimg.cc/5ttjcKyQ/IMG-20240307-205846807.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
John helped look at the lens today. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2024, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,314
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2024, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 2,234
Views: 357,968
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Dick, folks,
Thanks!
Yes we may be done with syrup in approximately 6 weeks from when we tap. Just trying to slip in some fun times at this point in our lives. Some days are better than others. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 4,054
Re: 1933 Ford BB truck
Chevy43,
post 13 and 14 had a ref to the Studebaker bed.
Your doing some good work with the old Ford!
Thanks for the updates.
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 2,234
Views: 357,968
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
sidevalve8ba, folks,
The sap is running we are about half way through our 6 week season. Some pictures:
Gathering sap:
https://i.postimg.cc/sDTwF5S9/IMG-20240207-102505941-HDR.jpg...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 2,234
Views: 357,968
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Mark,
Hope you can get out soon for a drive too! I listen to Billy Joe almost everyday! Thanks for pointing to him and the ragged ol truck!
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 2,234
Views: 357,968
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Folks,
I did fire up the 32 to move it out of the shop for a party last week. It had not been started for a while and resisted a little. I let it warm up in the drive and it was happy to get out....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 320
Views: 63,317
Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project
Folks,
Been a while since I posted on John's thread. John and Cathy stopped to visit with 'Cindy' their 42 Deluxe. John worked on my Comet. Installing new parking light lenses and primary wiring...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2024, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 2,234
Views: 357,968
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Chevy43,
Hummm? I have slept since then, and dont remember any seal in the front wheels. I will try to look at some pictures. Some one will be along to help that knows more than I.
I have a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-24-2024, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 244
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2024, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 609
Re: Grant
Grant,
Welcome to the Ford Barn!
Sounds like you have some nice cars!
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-20-2024, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,875
Re: "lil red" 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente
rj,
Thanks! The seat refurbishment will be a large project for the car this spring. New foam and improved seat springs for the front buckets too. I didnt realize these seats were so worn and...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-20-2024, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,875
Re: "lil red" 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente
Folks,
We have been tuning and testing and learning about the 2 barrel carb on the Comet. Good instructions have helped get the choke settings much closer. The car is starting better, and not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2024, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,020
Re: Thanks Ford Barn
Pobrian,
Welcome to the Ford Barn from NW PA.
Post some pictures of your car.
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-04-2024, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,875
Re: "lil red" 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente
Sal, folks,
Yes this Comet has a 289 with stock 2V carb. It does have duals and glass packs. Also has C4 auto transmission. (information hidden in post number 1) :)
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2024, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 206
Views: 95,623
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-02-2024, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,875
Re: "lil red" 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente
ms fowler,
I found one small rust area in the inside rear fender well, probably caused by the drain in that are being plugged with years of dirt. That area had been repaired with filler. So yes this...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-02-2024, 02:49 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,875
Re: "lil red" 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente
5851a, Folks,
Thanks for checking on me.
We had the comet out for the first drives today, so more baby pictures:
https://i.imgur.com/NL3enF6.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/FUPBCCS.jpg
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