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12-08-2020, 09:27 PM | #1 |
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New '35 Purchase
Good evening to you all! I just purchased a '35 Tudor Deluxe and have been searching and reading a lot on this forum. I must say that you guys are awesome with the input and experience and patience that you put out for others to absorb and use. I have owned and restored a '46 Ford pick up and a '40 Ford Convertible back in the mid '70's, so I am finding now just how much I have forgotten or just don't know. The '35 I now own is in very nice condition with 42K miles on the odometer, complete restoration in 1990, and owned by the original owner and family up until 2 years ago. So technically I'm the 3rd owner, I guess. I got the car yesterday and have already put about 150 miles on it. Runs great! No real mechanical problems except for the drive-line vibration between 35-43 mph. Just enough to aggravate the ride. So tomorrow I'll get underneath and check the drive shaft lubrication that I've been reading about here and let you know the outcome. I look forward to learning more from you all and again want to thank you!
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12-08-2020, 09:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: New '35 Purchase
Nice!!!!!
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12-08-2020, 09:40 PM | #3 |
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Re: New '35 Purchase
Welcome aboard, great looking tudor.
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12-08-2020, 09:41 PM | #4 | |
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12-09-2020, 08:46 AM | #5 |
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12-09-2020, 08:46 AM | #6 |
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12-08-2020, 09:42 PM | #7 |
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Nice looking ride, congratulations !
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12-08-2020, 11:28 PM | #8 |
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Love the look of your 1935 Ford Deluxe Tudor Touring Sedan, but where are your Chrome Strips on the Running Boards? The Chrome Strips on the Running Boards were standard only on the Deluxe Tudor and Deluxe Fordor Touring Sedans, and the Convertible Sedans. They were optional on the other body styles. Your Deluxe Tudor Touring Sedan should have them? |
12-08-2020, 11:36 PM | #9 |
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That's a just plain beautiful car. The kind that doesn't have a bad angle......
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12-09-2020, 06:04 PM | #10 | |
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12-09-2020, 04:34 AM | #11 |
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Sweet. Welcome.
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12-09-2020, 04:56 AM | #12 |
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Hello. Nice looking car. The 35 shouldn't have a driveshaft center bearing so the only lube you can apply is to the UJ housing. Many people recommend John Deere Cornhead grease for that application.
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12-09-2020, 07:46 PM | #13 |
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Thanks Mart, I read a bunch about that lube issue at the joint and did just that today. I went and got the JD grease and pumped all of 1 1/2 tubes into it. While I was there I naturally greased all the fittings. Took her for a ride and walla! Really a huge improvement and very smooth. Also changed the oil and to my surprise it takes 6 qts! I must say that I'm a little disappointed in the fuel mileage, only 12-13 mpg. I guess those 411 gears and no overdrive really kills it. Anyways, I'm enjoying the hell out of driving it, 200 miles in 2 days and I haven't left town!!
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12-09-2020, 06:10 AM | #14 |
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Vibration could be tires or unbalenced pressure plate???
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12-09-2020, 07:16 AM | #15 |
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Very nice looking vehicle, best of luck with her
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12-09-2020, 07:31 AM | #16 |
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Beautiful. Hope you get many miles of enjoyment from it. I am somewhat limited in my restoration/rebuild skills and I also enjoy this forum as a great resource as those with experience and knowledge share their insight in a kindly way.
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12-09-2020, 07:37 AM | #17 |
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Welcome nice looking car
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12-09-2020, 08:18 AM | #18 |
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Welcome to the barn, that’s one nice looking ‘35, get yourself a Go Pro and take us for a ride.
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12-09-2020, 07:57 PM | #19 |
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You know, I just might do that! I guess you're not getting outdoors much up north there. This week has been fabulous, 50-65*, sunny and perfect to ride! I'm not having much luck today posting pictures never mind a video, but I'll try.
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12-09-2020, 08:16 PM | #20 |
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Good looking car, I once had a vibration inour 38 coupe; a friend told me to get the tires balanced; I did and it was fixed
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