Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2021, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 273
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2021, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 196
Re: Emergency brake levers
I’m running the 91A on one side and the 51A on the other. Before installing them I compared them and other than the part number I saw no difference. So a couple theories are, after the war Ford may...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2021, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 632
Re: 33 vacuum wipers
I purchased a NOS motor from here. https://rebuildingtricowipers.com/ it also came with a 5 year warranty. The motor works fantastic! Very knowledgeable and probably knows exactly what you need.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2020, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 319
Re: gas pedal height of floor board?
I see you know a Wasp Junior Fuel Controller when you see it. Something had to tame all those 420hp engines! Don’t think I’ve ever seen another one like it on a Flathead.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2020, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 319
gas pedal height of floor board?
The top of my gas peddle to the floor is 2” probably around 2 1/2” to the bare floorboard.
If you are using a stock gas peddle, the spring in the stock accelerator assembly returns the peddle to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 367
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
12-21-2020, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 305
Trunk light
Not sure what year car you have? I have a 41 Ford and the switch is Mercury switch located internal in the light. It automatically goes on when you open the trunk and goes off when you close it. The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2020, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 915
Re: Trico vacuum wiper parts
Can’t say one way or another, but he was very helpful with my project. Good luck with your quest!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2020, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 915
Re: Trico vacuum wiper parts
You might try and call Rob at Ficken Wiper Service. In my earlier post. I sure he has the part you are looking for probably for less than a 3D print.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2020, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 915
Re: Trico vacuum wiper parts
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1937-1938-1939-Packard-8-12-NOS-Wiper-Motor-Rebuilding-Kit-/164516815402?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
I think most of the parts are interchangeable in this kit.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2020, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 915
Re: Trico vacuum wiper parts
Option 1. I just recently saw that part in a couple Trico NOS rebuilt kits listed on eBay.
Option 2. https://rebuildingtricowipers.com/
Rob just rebuilt my motor and I can’t be happier. The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2020, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,513
Re: 1937 Ford question
I am not a 1937 Ford expert, but from your picture it looks like the car has been modified as a mild hot rod, so they might be some mods done by the builder. The 1937 Ford Restoration book published...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2020, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 565
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
12-02-2020, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 841
Re: Scammer Attempt Today
This looks like another one I revived a couple hours ago. Is there a way to flag these and forward them to you Ryan.
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
11-30-2020, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 841
Scammer Attempt Today
I had a parts wanted post and was contacted by email from stephenmurray203@gmail.com and was given this phone number 980-494_9717. After calling the number and getting voicemail, I started receiving...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2020, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 551
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Forum: Early V8
11-26-2020, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 232
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-23-2020, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 318
Re: 1948 radio options
I took an original radio head and had a AM/FM radio with Bluetooth installed. Electro-Tech did my last conversion.
Maybe not the cheapest option but the end result looks and sounds great....
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Forum: Early V8
11-23-2020, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 232
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2020, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 287
36 Fuel Gauge Calbration
I have been chasing some accuracy issues with my 36 electric fuel gauge. I was able to calibrate the fuel gauge to the sending unit so it reads correctly with full travel on the gauge. The last step...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2020, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,868
Re: What kind of jack do you carry
I have the original bottle jack for my 1936 Ford. In my 1941 Ford I have the original bumper jack but do not trust it, so I also carry an army surplus scissors jack from a Jeep that I use.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2020, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,053
Re: 1936 bumper black line
What color are the strips suppose to be? I have seen blue, red and now black is mentioned here.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-29-2020, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 232
Electric Wiper Motor on a 36 Roadster
I’ve been doing some research on what folks have done for a 12V electric wiper conversion on a roadsters. There seems to be a couple options available, however I have not seen any installations or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2020, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 898
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2020, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 374
Re: Vintage Seat belt retractor reels
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I picked this type up from Juliano’s to use on my 36 ford. So far they have worked well. They also have the original...
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