The Ford Barn

Abcarswell · 08-12-2022, 05:10 PM

I’m a new entrant into the Flathead V8 world. I just acquired a 1934 Fordor Deluxe and am in sponge mode trying to learn as much as possible before I take the girl too far afield. The Early V8 Club 33-34 Manual is sold out every where. Any other recommendations for good information sources on basic tricks and servicing info? I’m relatively well experienced with Model T’s and 60’s muscle cars but this is my first foray into “modern” pre war cars. The car has a history in the Early V8 world in the St Louis areas dating back to pre 2000 so someone may know the car and if so, let me know what you can. Thanks. Bruce

petehoovie · 08-12-2022, 05:21 PM

Very nice!

Brian · 08-12-2022, 05:21 PM

Welcome Bruce. You've a couple of gorgeous old Fords there, congratulations! You have found THE place with all the information you'll ever need. Lots of very knowledgeable people on here, some in particular are experts in the field of 33-34 Fords. You'll be made most welcome. I note you have managed to post photos in your very first post. Well done! a few members have trouble in that dept. Again, welcome! Brian

al's28/33 · 08-12-2022, 05:25 PM

Very Nice indeed! Check your brakes, electrical and steering and hit the road!

petehoovie · 08-12-2022, 05:38 PM

You should get this book if you don't already have it >

Also, you should join the Early Ford V8 Club and post on their Forum > https://www.earlyfordv8.org/

Abcarswell · 08-12-2022, 05:52 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by petehoovie

You should get this book if you don't already have it >

Also, you should join the Early Ford V8 Club and post on their Forum > https://www.earlyfordv8.org/

On order, Thanks!!

petehoovie · 08-12-2022, 06:16 PM

The Restoration Manual as seen on YouTube > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vetMBktz_c

TJ · 08-12-2022, 06:33 PM

For all things mechanical get the 1932-1937 Ford Service Bulletin Book. Almost all of the V-8 parts vendors carry this book. Also you have a very nice '34 Fordor. Those are great tour cars.

cas3 · 08-12-2022, 07:06 PM

She's a honey !!!!

petehoovie · 08-12-2022, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ

For all things mechanical get the 1932-1937 Ford Service Bulletin Book. Almost all of the V-8 parts vendors carry this book. Also you have a very nice '34 Fordor. Those are great tour cars.

38 coupe · 08-12-2022, 07:36 PM

Another great source if you like to read is the USB flash drive with 50 years of the Early Ford V8 Club magazine, the V8 Times: https://shop.efv8.org/collections/me...es-flash-drive

deuce lover · 08-13-2022, 12:30 AM

Beautiful '34 and what a score !!

08-12-2022, 05:21 PM	#2
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,076	Re: New to Early V8’s Very nice! __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0 Last edited by petehoovie; 08-12-2022 at 05:28 PM.

08-12-2022, 05:21 PM	#3
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,829	Re: New to Early V8’s Welcome Bruce. You've a couple of gorgeous old Fords there, congratulations! You have found THE place with all the information you'll ever need. Lots of very knowledgeable people on here, some in particular are experts in the field of 33-34 Fords. You'll be made most welcome. I note you have managed to post photos in your very first post. Well done! a few members have trouble in that dept. Again, welcome! Brian __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

08-12-2022, 05:25 PM	#4
al's28/33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,591	Re: New to Early V8’s - 34 Fordor Very Nice indeed! Check your brakes, electrical and steering and hit the road! __________________ 1928 "A" Phaeton (mid year with many early features) 1933 "V8" Closed-Cab Pickup Truck (originally a Model B, 4 Cylinder dating to May, 1933)

08-12-2022, 05:38 PM	#5
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,076	Re: New to Early V8’s - 34 Fordor You should get this book if you don't already have it > Also, you should join the Early Ford V8 Club and post on their Forum > https://www.earlyfordv8.org/ __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

08-12-2022, 06:16 PM	#7
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,076	Re: New to Early V8’s - 34 Fordor The Restoration Manual as seen on YouTube > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vetMBktz_c __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

08-12-2022, 06:33 PM	#8
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,029	Re: New to Early V8’s - 34 Fordor For all things mechanical get the 1932-1937 Ford Service Bulletin Book. Almost all of the V-8 parts vendors carry this book. Also you have a very nice '34 Fordor. Those are great tour cars.

08-12-2022, 07:06 PM	#9
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,567	Re: New to Early V8’s - 34 Fordor She's a honey !!!!

08-12-2022, 07:36 PM	#11
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: New to Early V8’s - 34 Fordor Another great source if you like to read is the USB flash drive with 50 years of the Early Ford V8 Club magazine, the V8 Times: https://shop.efv8.org/collections/me...es-flash-drive

08-13-2022, 12:30 AM	#12
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: New to Early V8’s - 34 Fordor Beautiful '34 and what a score !!