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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-26-2021, 12:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 770
Posted By Slopey1939
Re: Vintage ford cloth patches

Here is an image.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-25-2021, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 770
Posted By Slopey1939
Vintage ford cloth patches

Anyone out there have any information or references as to where to date vintage Ford cloth patches.
Thank you,
Dave
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-12-2021, 11:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,001
Posted By Slopey1939
Re: Front End Brake Job

Thanks much Fordy, I will take a look.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-12-2021, 10:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,001
Posted By Slopey1939
Front End Brake Job

Hello,
Can anyone direct me to where I can find a video or printed matter with instructions on a brake job (front end) for a 39 Fordor sedan. Can't find anything in manuals or youtube.
Thank you,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-28-2021, 03:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,425
Posted By Slopey1939
Re: Could Use Some Help With License Plate Restoration

Thank you Charlie, I have made a decision with all the help from the Barn folks.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-28-2021, 11:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,425
Posted By Slopey1939
Re: Could Use Some Help With License Plate Restoration

Ah but Fred, keep in mind plates were issued every year back then so every year all cars, beater and new would have new plates. So probably not unreasonable to have a nice shiny new plate on you 10...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-27-2021, 09:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,425
Posted By Slopey1939
Re: Could Use Some Help With License Plate Restoration

Woodiewagon,
Thank you, I am doing just that. Agreed on plates being as issued, not customized.
Dave
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-26-2021, 10:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,425
Posted By Slopey1939
Re: Could Use Some Help With License Plate Restoration

Thank you all for your input. Much appreciated. It will certainly help with the project. Oh, the plates are already registered.
Dave
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-13-2021, 11:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,425
Posted By Slopey1939
Re: Could Use Some Help With License Plate Restoration

Tomcarman,
Thank you sir. I will certainly follow up the information you have provided.
Regards
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-13-2021, 09:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,425
Posted By Slopey1939
Could Use Some Help With License Plate Restoration

So many years ago (about 2002) I located a prince of a guy that did license plate restoration in Walnut Creek, CA. He did the two 39 plates and they were beautiful and still are. $85. Then he retired...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2021, 11:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,958
Posted By Slopey1939
Re: Thermostats, To Use or Not to Use

Thank you Tinker,
Northern California. Hot days (90+) are not that often. And it runs fine now with that temperature. There were some comments about other issues causing the over heating. There was...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-20-2021, 11:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,958
Posted By Slopey1939
Re: Thermostats, To Use or Not to Use

Thank you all gentlemen. Many different theories. Looks like I will go with the "custom" thermostats that Skip recommends to go with his water pumps.
Thank you all for your input!!!
Dave
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-19-2021, 11:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,958
Posted By Slopey1939
Re: Thermostats, To Use or Not to Use

Thank you!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-19-2021, 10:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,958
Posted By Slopey1939
Thermostats, To Use or Not to Use

Greetings,
I am hoping to get some input regarding thermostat use. Initially when I purchased my 39 (orignal flathead) it had the usual inherent overheating issues. I struggled with it until I took...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2020, 03:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 980
Posted By Slopey1939
Re: Distributor 1939 Deluxe

OK, thanks. Odd thing is it came off the car and acts exactly like my backup. Will tighten carefully and appreciate your advice.
Dave
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 980
Posted By Slopey1939
Re: Distributor 1939 Deluxe

Thank you.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 980
Posted By Slopey1939
Re: Distributor 1939 Deluxe

Bubba's,
Yes, I am aware of the offset of the key and slot, it will only go on one way. If it is opposite it will not even come close to sitting into the recessed circle in the block. I visually...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 980
Posted By Slopey1939
Distributor 1939 Deluxe

I am hoping someone can give me some advice about this probably elementary question. So I removed the distributor and coil (original) from my flathead. Now I cannot seem to reinstall it nor the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-16-2019, 12:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,866
Posted By Slopey1939
Re: Extremely Frustrating Change in Fuel Consumption

Been off line for a while. Thank you all for your suggestions and I will read through them now.
Dave
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-14-2019, 02:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,866
Posted By Slopey1939
Re: Extremely Frustrating Change in Fuel Consumption

Carburetor is a new rebuild. Thanks for information.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-14-2019, 12:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,866
Posted By Slopey1939
Extremely Frustrating Change in Fuel Consumption

Suddenly after getting 14 to 15 MPG with my 39 Ford Fordor Sedan Deluxe my mileage suddenly dropped to 7. Initially thought it might be the carburetor that gave me good service (one rebuild) for 20...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-11-2019, 07:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By Slopey1939
Re: Sudden Drop in Gas Mileage

Thank you all for your suggestions. Seems the power valve (general consensus) could be defective although it starts right up if it has been run in the last 4 or 5 days. Otherwise I use a quick blast...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-11-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By Slopey1939
Sudden Drop in Gas Mileage

Greetings,
I hope someone out there can give me a little advice on this issue. So, a 39 Fordor Sedan Deluxe, flat head V8 (motor might be later 40's) normally getting about 14+ miles to the gallon...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-10-2016, 07:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,924
Posted By Slopey1939
Halogen Light Bulbs

Anyone have any experience with replacing stock light bulbs (taillight, headlight etc) with Halogen bulbs (6V) for better night driving? If so, any issues with them regarding wiring, generator and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-19-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,019
Posted By Slopey1939
Re: Front Seat 1939 Fordor Sedan Deluxe

Had problem with attachments. Here they are.
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