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03-17-2013, 08:58 AM | #21 | |
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Re: 1940 Ford V8-60 Conversion to 85hp Build
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But to sum it up, the car rides great with the tube shocks. Also, the '40 had a plaid seat cover on the rear seat when we got it. I pulled the cover, and the mohair is perfect under it (it must've been put on when the car was near new). The front seat wasn't covered, and had a split where the driver sits. I thought about getting a LeBaron Bonney cover for the front, but was concerned it wouldn't entirely match the color and pattern of the original rear. I found a thread over on the HAMB about plaid covers that led me to Ken Weinstein at 716-689-6888. He has 1000's of original covers, so I got a matching pair to put on the seats. This is my second 4 1/8" stroker motor from H&H with the Scat crank. Mike hasn't had balance issues with the cranks he's been receiving, but I know he checks the rotating assembly balance on all of his motors.
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03-17-2013, 10:34 AM | #22 |
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Re: 1940 Ford V8-60 Conversion to 85hp Build
Looks and sounds great Cory...any CA trips planned this year?
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03-17-2013, 10:55 AM | #23 |
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Re: 1940 Ford V8-60 Conversion to 85hp Build
Really nice sound. I'm working on a 294 with 3 97's and tuning for mileage. I'll post what I find out. Beautiful car.
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03-17-2013, 11:14 AM | #24 |
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Looks nice great little looking ford Rog. Mn
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03-17-2013, 11:18 AM | #25 |
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Awesome job.......thanks for posting.
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03-17-2013, 12:05 PM | #26 |
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03-17-2013, 02:25 PM | #27 |
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Cory thx for the info. Great stuff for sure.
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03-17-2013, 03:43 PM | #28 |
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Great looking - and sounding - ride. Loved the "1940's correct" wire lacing. Didn't know you could still get lacing twine. Enjoy!!!
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04-07-2013, 07:33 PM | #29 |
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Re: 1940 Ford V8-60 Conversion to 85hp Build
Cory, very nice car. I am getting ready to do a similar swap in my 31 Tudor. Wanted to keep it simple, but after seeing your engine, mouth started watering. Would it be rude to ask ballpark what that whole conversion cost approximately, and how much did you do yourself? Thanks!
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04-11-2013, 09:15 AM | #30 |
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that is a good way to assemble a wiring harness, especially if done correctly. there is a lot of good information here http://www.dairiki.org/hammond/cable-lacing-howto/
hope this helps. tom |
04-11-2013, 04:08 PM | #31 |
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hotcoupe - Interesting article. I spent a number of years with the Bell System and had the opportunity to see lots of beautifully laced wire. If I could find a source of waxed lacing twine, I'd be really tempted to re-do my under hood wiring that way.
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04-11-2013, 07:57 PM | #32 | |
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Henry - I get the waxed lacing string from Restoration Supply Company. I prefer the Ivory color, but they have some other options.
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04-11-2013, 08:06 PM | #33 |
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henry/kokmo and others, lots of very INTERESTING reading and source of lacing string and supplies here: http://www.tessco.com/yts/resourcece...lacing-FAQ.pdf
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04-21-2013, 10:23 AM | #34 |
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I had a driveshaft bearing develop some play (and vibration) a couple weeks ago, so I picked up a new middle bearing and front bearing from Spadaro and just finished up the replacement last week. While I had the car in the air, I got the ride height down about another inch....and I'm pretty happy where it sits now (and rides great).
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04-21-2013, 10:32 AM | #35 |
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Somehow, I haven't heard whether or not the car made the trip to The Round-up and back. Really like that sedan! DD
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04-21-2013, 10:35 AM | #36 | |
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Looks like the '40 will make it for next year....
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