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04-05-2021, 04:18 PM | #21 |
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Re: New Car- New Member- LOTS of questions!
One more thing to consider is the rear end ratio. Since the car appears to have been well built for driving, it may already have a 3:78 or lower gear. You can cruise along at 55 or so with a 3:78. I prefer the columbia two speed which gives you a gear for traffic and a gear for the highway. It would be interesting to know which block you have. Original 34 blocks had poured mains instead of insert bearings. Most folks that intend to drive a lot use 36 LB blocks which IMHO is a little better block than the 34. The later block could have a vent on the driver side of the oil pan up front. From the outside 34 and 36 blocks appear the same.
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04-06-2021, 12:10 AM | #22 |
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Hmmm, Kelsey Hayes wires; nice! Interesting looking gas cap, can you please put up a close up photo of it?
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04-06-2021, 12:45 AM | #23 | |
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The spare looks like a 16" Kelsey. The wheels on the ground look like straight ol' 17s. DD |
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04-06-2021, 07:04 AM | #24 |
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Wow, very nice & welcome aboard !
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04-06-2021, 08:15 AM | #25 |
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The tires say 6.0 x 16
I ordered 4 16s I hope they fit- I wonder if I値l need tubes? Here is the gas cap Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
04-06-2021, 09:20 AM | #26 |
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1936 transmission installed 354 gear in rear end It also says greyhound and J strap included... which both are missing. I ordered a hound from digger and I知 sure I値l find a j strap somewhere As for the spare it appears an old whitewall is installed in reverse(cracked whitewall in back) Should I just leave it- I was thinking of swapping out one of the tires I知 about to replace... I知 afraid taking it off I値l damage it. I知 assuming if I get a flat I値l tow it Thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
04-06-2021, 11:25 AM | #27 |
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For driveability I would go with a radial set of tyres and a good tyre fitted at the spare.
In my opion better handling and driving with radials fitted, i fit tubes with mine. Phil NZ |
04-06-2021, 07:26 PM | #28 |
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Put a decent tire on the spare just in case your cell phone does not work in an area where you are stranded. Don't forget a jack and lug wrench.
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04-07-2021, 07:37 AM | #29 |
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It also may be interesting to check the spare.
Early white walls were on both sides of the tire. |
04-07-2021, 10:14 PM | #30 |
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Welcome to the Fordbarn. That's a very nice looking '34 cabriolet. I don't think you got a lemon, and have no idea if you got a steal, but it definitely will be a beautiful driver that will get a lot of attention from admirers.
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