Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 635
Re: No Brake Lights
mike42 - i'd try the switch Kube recommends first, simple R&R. I did the mechanical switch years ago, and no issues.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2024, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 323
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 248
Re: 1953 Mercury Monterey Front suspension
It is a ton of work...did my very original '49 woodie recently.
Ref the king pins, I had a local shop install and ream the bushings. There are some thin 'washers' that are shims to reduce the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 922
Re: Alternator hidden in a generator case?
Powermaster early on had some QC issues. They were addressed, years ago I spoke with them at SEMA. They admitted their mistakes and took care of them. Check Summit Racing for purchase, they ship...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 651
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,100
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,100
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 617
Re: 51 wagon rear signal lights
Those are aftermarket lights. You have the single stop light - stock. The aftermarket were installed for turn signals and dual brake lights.
I've seen them in a few configurations.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2024, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 880
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2024, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 880
Re: Radio repair
Dave - I think I have a radio delete - I can check later today.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 559
Re: 1950 sedan rear end help
Did this last year on my 49, without any special tools. Combination of what Tubman and Rock mentioned.
I also removed the axles to replace the bearings and seals.
I used a self tapping screw...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,009
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2024, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,182
Re: Powder coat VS paint for wheels
Add my experience to Krylon, Woodiewagon, Kube. Trim rings on my 49 wagon, think I removed them once? Hub caps hold on just fine. For my wheels, I chose a slightly darker gray than the stock, the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 668
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 668
Re: 49-51 wagon hitch
That shoebox belongs to Ron Heiden, who does the woodie wood working. He has towed that trailer all over the west!
Not only the weight involved, the trailer must track behind the tow vehicle.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2024, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 563
Re: 51 woodie speedometer cable
Local speedo shop made a new cable for my stock 49 wagon.
Should be the same length as the sedan - cowl is in the same location. Front clips interchange.
Did it coil during install?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2024, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,164
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2024, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,715
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2024, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 381
Re: Looking for 1951 shoebox vendors
Chris at Shoebox Central, Early Ford Store, San Dimas, Ca., C&G are the suppliers I use.
Depends on what you are fixin'. I was disappointed in the quality of parts in bags
labeled 'Dennis...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2024, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 586
Re: Chrome Shops Northern CA
Used these guys for C10 truck bumpers years ago, prices seemed reasonable at the time.
Sherms does awesome work, especially on small pieces, and they do not lose your parts.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,134
Re: garage/shop related...lights
@Kiwi - most of them are plug and play. Get the daylight type. I have 16 4 foot lamp boxes with 4 tubes each. What a huge difference. Did some research. Easy to replace, mobetter lighting,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,835
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2024, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,190
Re: Was "Rumble Seat" published?
Glenn - had a great time with Rumbleseat when he came west and stopped by my shop.
On a business trip to Denver, I met up with him and his friends at their weekly breakfast.
We drove to and from my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2024, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,473
Re: 1950 Ford sedan seat too far forward
Kiwi -- There is a seat adjustment lever which will move the seat front to back. I cleaned the track and mechanism on mine, slid the seat back.
Then installed so that the front bolt holes are on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2024, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,505
Re: Should I convert from 6 volts to 12 volts
Changed out my stock 49 woodie to 12v in 2006 and have had zero issues.
Get the 6v wiring harness and convert to 12 volts negative ground. An alternator that looks like a generator - Powermaster...
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