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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 06:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 296
Posted By paul2748
Re: Speedo restoration

Williamson's Instruments in Arkansas does speedos
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-20-2024, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 131
Posted By paul2748
Re: 36 roadster header seals

Might try Oak Bows in Pennsylvania - They make the header, may have info or carry the seals.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 689
Posted By paul2748
Re: Flathead 8 and power brakes.

Really need a power brake with a Model A/flathead combo
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-18-2024, 07:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 257
Posted By paul2748
12 V Bulbs

Has anybody seen a chart that lists 12 V Bulbs and their candlepower ? Would be interested to see it.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-15-2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 682
Posted By paul2748
Re: Ventilating engine on a 54 Merc

It seems to me there was/is a California conversion where you used a oil filler cap with a hose nipple on it and an air cleaner with another hose nipple on it. This was supposed to take he fumes...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2024, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 394
Posted By paul2748
Re: 36 roadster wood header

Try Oak Bows in Pennsylvania
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2024, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 131
Posted By paul2748
Re: Oil pressure sender.. 6 & 12 volt?

If you have one 6 v gauge and one 12 v gauge then no unless the sender is compatible for both (which I doubt)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 299
Posted By paul2748
Re: Door mechanism Washers

Thanks Jay and TScott
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 299
Posted By paul2748
Door mechanism Washers

Are these washer available anywhere. They are used for the door parts, specifically for mounting the window mechanism
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-05-2024, 08:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 560
Posted By paul2748
Re: 56 merc rough ride

What are you running for tire pressure. Around 30-32 should work.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 517
Posted By paul2748
Re: I just bought a '49 Ford Custom and am wondering

Most aftermarket harnesses have the wires marked.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-02-2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 563
Posted By paul2748
Re: Y-block top end oiling

In stock form you get a steady stream of oil coming out of the overflow tubes.


If you would prefer getting more oil to the rockers, crimp the end of the tubes a little to reduce the amount. The...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-01-2024, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 463
Posted By paul2748
Re: modern paint code/mix for 1965 thunderbird interior color?

Try www.paintscratch.com if you have the codes and the name of the color. They may be able to help you. They helped me for a Subaru color that I have on my 54 Ford.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-31-2024, 10:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 463
Posted By paul2748
Re: modern paint code/mix for 1965 thunderbird interior color?

The formulas and composition of paints have changed so much that the early codes aren't much help.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-31-2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By paul2748
Re: I just bought a '49 Ford Custom and am wondering

I don't know the rear ratios in the 49-53 era.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-31-2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 463
Posted By paul2748
Re: modern paint code/mix for 1965 thunderbird interior color?

Call Pat Wilson's Thunderbird Parts in NJ - he may have some information. he specializes in later Tbirds
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-29-2024, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By paul2748
Re: I just bought a '49 Ford Custom and am wondering

They really are not considered either as what is now referred to as an 8 inch and 9 inch today both of which were introduced in later years (9 inch in 57, the 8 inch in a later year (probably around...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-24-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 405
Posted By paul2748
Re: Key door lock will not lock

Squirt some WD-40 or lock lubricant into the lock.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,359
Posted By paul2748
Re: Public Service Announcement: Avoiding Ethanol

My lawnmower, snow blower and trimmer have used 10 % for years. Always starts, no problems.


To be perfectly honest, I think it's the gunk like Sta-bil that screws up the system. My son had a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2024, 07:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,359
Posted By paul2748
Re: Public Service Announcement: Avoiding Ethanol

Never had a problem with 10 %. Lasts for months, no additives. I made sure fuel system has ethanol resistant parts.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-22-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 377
Posted By paul2748
Re: Clutch?

I've had good luck with Centerforce clutches. Dual friction. It's a centrifical clutch. They have lots of different combos, maybe one to fit your truck.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-19-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 934
Posted By paul2748
Re: Can 12V horn from '50s' be adapted for 6V system?

12 volt horns that operate on less than 12 volts usually sound like a sick cow. But then you cold be lucky and it sounds ok.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-13-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,229
Posted By paul2748
Re: Throttle linkage and spring on engine side of firewall

The car is a standard trans. Most of what I see here has to do with auto trans. See # 12 response.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-13-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 403
Posted By paul2748
Re: Muffler

My experience was good.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-12-2024, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 403
Posted By paul2748
Re: Muffler

Try Waldron's

waldronexhaust.com


Have you tried the usual suppliers like Carpenter ?
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