Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 09:21 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 09:10 AM
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Re: Long Reach Plug
Guys,I used to run Champions in the 70's in all my stuff cars,hotrods harleys yamahas untill i heard and read about how they had fallen apart.in my '37 v8 i run autolite 18mm 386,s. also iv'e also...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 08:55 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2024, 09:32 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2024, 09:15 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2024, 08:33 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2024, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: defunct car dealers
1942 delux,being from iowa myself i have wondered where my '37 started its journey. pretty sure at an iowa dealership. i'm the third owner.the prev.owner had since 1956. Tom.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2024, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 27
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Re: Condenser
Gentlemen,ive used napa condensers,first one ok,about 3yrs before crapping out.i believe was a mexico product.the second napa was chinese made. my latest condenser a standard motor products condenser...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Engine dies
Kube suggested pulling choke out after puttin in the barn after ride.good enough for me. and i believe it works.not much effort,can't hurt. Tom.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 502
Re: Engine dies
Like Kube has said before, i too always pull choke all the way out after shutting down,to slow evap. Tom.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2024, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: 6volt led headlights
rjlester, on my '37 with the fluted lenses its tough to detect the led bulb in there. like iv'e said the leds put out a great white light the fluted lense that is designed for incandescent bulb...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2024, 11:29 AM
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Re: l
I would agree with Terry,OH i have a pair of led bulbs installed in my '37 with prctically new reflectors. the put out very bright white light you would expect from an led but the fluted lenses on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 01:11 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2024, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: DIY Seat upholstery
yes ,the covers i'm referring to on amazon are relatively pre-fitted just do some measuring of youre existing seat and order a cover that comes closest.Tom.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2024, 05:49 PM
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Re: DIY Seat upholstery
those mexican style slipover truck covers come in a few diff. colors and i believe there was a green accent within the cover. Tom
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2024, 05:23 PM
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Re: DIY Seat upholstery
ActionYobbo,I think imho tan or brown would look pretty cool in a green truck.are you interested in a mexican blanket style. in my '37 fordor i found a fitted slipover top of orig seat. being that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2024, 05:14 PM
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Re: Straight side tires
straight side tires--possibly directional marked with arrow on sidewall. i remember that for instance tires mounted on motorcycles to channel water from tread. Tom.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2024, 09:14 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 08:39 PM
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Re: 53 convert
If sources Tubman referred to do not have the part, youre friend might have to find a machinest. Tom.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 08:08 PM
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Re: Straight side tires
curious as to what year cars your dad may have owned? possibly model T or A. i had one of these at one time that belonged to my dad which was born in 1909. Tom.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 09:12 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 09:05 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 632
Re: '37 ignition
tubman,I would understand that those MSD ign. coils put out at least 50,000k volts so i guess needn't be concerned about the new blue streak coil i just installed then. Tom.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: '37 ignition
JayChicago,yeah this what ive heard about condensers having a short life.i drive my '37 almost every day middle of march-november no salt on roads.what about coil life span in your guys opinion? Tom.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 632
Re: '37 ignition
fordscript and JayChicago,i forgot to mention the new blue streak coil i just installed claims 25,000k volts. starts right up. not to hot of a coil? what do you guys think? Tom.
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