Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2024, 01:18 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 02:32 PM
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38 Standard Tudor rear side window removal
Would anyone have any information on how to remove the rear passenger and driver side glass at the back seat?
They are roll up windows, and I have no idea how to get to the glass channel at the...
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Forum: Early V8
08-21-2020, 12:39 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2019, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,338
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2019, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,338
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2019, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,338
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2019, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,338
48 Coupe Acelerator Return Spring
I went to install a new accelerator return spring on the firewall linkage of my 48 coupe. Slid it on and set it in the manner I thought would work, and I found the spring had no tension. What am I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2018, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,588
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2018, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,588
Re: 1948 Coupe Floorboard Panels
Ritzy 1, Forty-Niner those floorboards very look familiar. Direct Sheet Metal makes a rear floorboard panel set. It extends from the middle of the front seat back to the rear seat riser.
Maybe...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2018, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 7
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1948 Coupe Floorboard Panels
I need to replace the sheet metal in front of the seat area, while maintaining the original toe board / inspection panel. From what I have seen on Ebay replacement panels available seem to eliminate...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2018, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,712
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2018, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,712
Re: installing front fenders on a 48
I removed my 48 Super Deluxe's front clip recently. The rubber / fabric reinforced pad is a 1/4" thick and measures 4 1/4" x 1 1/4", with 3/8" hole in center. Have not seen a replacement listed by...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2018, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 38
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Re: Macs
I recently ordered front brake drums for my 48 F-1 from Mac's that did not fit. Right part number, but size in depth was wrong. I put them on along with the rim and tire, and the drum was completely...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2018, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,634
Re: Polarity
I found place called Del City online. Purchased battery terminals, lugs, soldering slugs. and flux. Also look for a vender called gaugewireandcable on Ebay, for the same and cable.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2018, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,634
Re: Polarity
I'm not sure what was done either. Wiring is pretty bad, so I'm renewing everything and wiring as noted in the shop manual.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2018, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,634
Re: Polarity
Thanks everyone for your input. My system is still 6 volt. I just found it strange it was hooked up negative ground. I think I will make my own battery cables, sounds like 00 gauge is the ticket.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2018, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,634
Polarity
I recently purchased a 1948 F-1 pickup. It came wired with the battery connected negative ground. Should'nt it be a positive ground system? The wiring is pretty bad so I will be doing a stock rewire....
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Forum: Early V8
10-20-2017, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 0
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1948 Rear Backing Plate Bolts
I am in need of four of the longer (3 1/4 ") rear backing plate bolts for 48 car. These are the longer bolts that attach the rear shock mounts to the rear assembly.
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Forum: Early V8
09-19-2017, 12:24 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2017, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 6
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Engine temp sending unit
I had to replace the original 1938 V/8 in my Standard Tudor with a 1940 V/8. My problem is that the temp probe won't fully seat in the cylinder head, and leaks. Is there an adapter that can be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2014, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,499
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2014, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,499
Re: 1938 Standard Tudor Rear Window Rubber
Thank you everyone for your input. Looks like Drake's is the ticket. I talked to a Drake representative and had asked who made their rubber part for this application, and was told it was their own.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2014, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,499
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2014, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,490
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2014, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,490
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