Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2021, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,009
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2021, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,009
Re: Removing Corn Head grease from steering
I started building hotrods back in 1953 and i always wanted a '34 Roadster which I would make into a hotrod but it never happened. In about 1970 I ran across this '34 Cabriolet to convert but when I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2021, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,009
Re: Removing Corn Head grease from steering
Ha! you may have hit the nail on the head with the I'm older comment. I'm 84 and I've had the '34 for about 45-50 years now. Old armstrong steering is very likely more difficult than Young armstrong...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-06-2021, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,009
Re: Removing Corn Head grease from steering
I installed the corn head grease long ago for the same reason that others have, to eliminate the leaking, and it has worked well for that but my '34 steers harder now than it ever has. Looking at my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2021, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,009
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2020, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,710
Re: Removing upper steering shaft grommet
Thanks Bill OH. After trying many other techniques without success I used your drilling and vacuuming technique and it worked well. I was concerned about small pieces getting down into the lock...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2020, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,710
Re: Removing upper steering shaft grommet
I'm considering removing the steering column and pushing it out from the underside. At this point removing the sterring column seems straightforward.
Any comments about this approach?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2020, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,710
Removing upper steering shaft grommet
1934 Cabriolet. I am in the process of installing one of Dan Brusegard's upper steering shaft bearing kits. I'm at the point of having to remove the original (I assume) rubber grommet in the upper...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-11-2020, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,178
Re: Problem Removing Steering Wheel
Thanks to everyone who shared their experience and knowledge. With your guidance and another pair of hands from my son I finally got the light control shaft removed.
Now my problem is removing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-03-2020, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,178
Re: Problem Removing Steering Wheel
OK, that makes sence. Thank you.
Do I need someone at the steering wheel to keep the light control tight against the steering wheel while I push the light switch spider back to expose the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-03-2020, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,178
Problem Removing Steering Wheel
I need to remove the steering wheel on my '34 to replace the bushing in the steering column with an upgrade bearing.
Before I can remove the wheel I need to remove the lights and horn button...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2020, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,067
Military flathead engines
I have a '50 or '51 Ford Flathead engine that I suspect came out of a military vehicle because it has a tag on it stating that it was rebuilt at Fort something ( I don't remember for sure).
My...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2020, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,540
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2020, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,540
Re: Stiff steering
I am not familiar with the guy in MN or WI that has the bearing system that you mention. can anyone give me a lead?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2020, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,540
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2020, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,540
Stiff steering
I haven't driven my '34 for over a year but when I did today the steering was very stiff. It's never been good but this is worse(or maybe It's because I'm a year older). The steering box has been...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2019, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,498
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2019, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,498
Gap between door opening and seat
I am looking to possibly purchase a '31 A Roadster Pickup but I find that the gap between the front of the door opening and the front of the seat is so tight that I have a very difficult time getting...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2018, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,912
Removing upper radiator hose
All I wanted to do is install a pair of Robert Shewman's thermostats. Easy job. Right? well not if you can't remove the upper end of the hose from the radiator. It seems that I need to remove the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2018, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,630
Re: '33 Ford mechanical brake question
Back in the 50's when I was building hot rods for folks I would always discard the mechanical brakes and install the hydraulic brakes. It was easier to keep in adjustment, it was what people...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2018, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,630
Re: '33 Ford mechanical brake question
I found the same excessive forward movement of the brake lever with the rods not attached. in my case on my '34 it was about 3/4". I believe this extra movement is the way the system was designed,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2018, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 14,836
Re: Flaathead Ted brake kit install
Ok guys, thanks. I appreciate your help.
Armed with this information I will proceed until I reach a baffle point, then I'll be back.
I think it might help if I understood the concept of how...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2018, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 14,836
Flaathead Ted brake kit install
I have purchased the brake upgrade kit for my '34 from Flathead Ted and I need some decent instructions on how to install the kit.
Instructions were supplied with the kit but the pictures are not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2018, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 9,490
Re: Restored Air Cleaner
Why am I unable to see the photos in the earler postings? Seems like some problem with Photobucket.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2018, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,431
Re: 1934 oil pan.
So there is going to be an updated and more accurate version? Great, but those of us who purchased the original manual assuming that the information was accurate should be able to purchase the new...
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