Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2022, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,137
Re: Do those dipstick heaters really work?
I was a little guy in the early 60's living in Fairbanks Alaska, -50 F in the Winter - Dad had a electric block heater that was plugged in at home and all the local businesses had electrical outlets...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2022, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 2,253
Views: 381,709
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Chris - Train them up when they are youngsters and keep it fun - They will remember and cherish Pap's Old Truck ! Who knows maybe they will take it into the future as a legacy project?
Perhaps...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2022, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 2,253
Views: 381,709
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Chris - 17 gallons should be the capacity - Dave's book -5-39 speaks to the tanks - looking at how you are pulled in I would imagine you fill from the passenger side like my PU does?
I wonder what...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2022, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 2,253
Views: 381,709
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2022, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 2,253
Views: 381,709
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Chris,
My firewall has speedo, choke and vac line through the same penetration.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=5683&pictureid=45257
Apologies in advance for the coil...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2022, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 2,253
Views: 381,709
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Chris -
I was thinking about what you said about door work - You'd rather change an engine !?
This is what my drivers side door alignment wedge looks like as compared to passenger side. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2022, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 2,253
Views: 381,709
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Chris -
It's looking better each day ! I can tell you are moving onto the finer points when you started looking at the lacing and the interior panels ;-)
I'm on the hunt for a 17' spoke wheel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2022, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 2,253
Views: 381,709
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Chris,
The floor boards look excellent ! Mine are plywood and I thought that they where a home build remake ? Did you use any insulating materials between the frame and the underside of the ply to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2022, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,273
Re: Vintage Air Heater
Guys - My 32 B Truck 4 Cyl has a TropicAire heater in the cab that appears to been operational at some point. It's wired up to a switch to run the fan, but the hoses are not connected.
Does...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-18-2022, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 2,253
Views: 381,709
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Thanks - Spring is the target for rolling around the county scaring the cows !
Regarding the tires - I hear you Chris - but getting the Shocks, arms and dog bones will be more !😬
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2022, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 2,253
Views: 381,709
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
David, Chris -
Yesterday the delivery included David's excellent 2 volume set on 32's ! Amazing amount of information and detail. I did a quick read through the first volume and looked at the...
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Forum: The Test Forum
11-14-2022, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,355
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Forum: The Test Forum
11-14-2022, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,355
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2022, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,824
Re: dead battery
Wow - reversed the polarity! Now that you have sorted it out, remember it never hurts to pull the cable or use a battery disconnect when its garaged.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2022, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,239
Re: Ford Wire Wheels
Call me old fashioned - I plan to run tubes in my 32 PU w/ wire wheels and bias plys
My beads probably wouldn't seal with tubeless !
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2022, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,378
Re: stud removal
Whatever the solution - remember to use a no seize when you reassemble for the next guy!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2022, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,063
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2022, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,984
Re: Roadworthy Rescues
I'll have to give it a look - I normally lose interest in the reality shows - same formula - intro, crisis, solution, end - repeat next week.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2022, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,692
Re: Damaged White Wall
i'd only be concerned if cords are cut - if it's just the white layer and no frayed cords should be good to go. If not swap it out to spare duty.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2022, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 2,253
Views: 381,709
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Chris - looks great ! on post 1624 it shows the motor mounts - How do the engine mounts attach to the frame with a bolt or do they slip down over a threaded pin ? Also where did you source those...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-10-2022, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 2,253
Views: 381,709
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Chris and David,
Thanks for the feedback and pointers !
David -
Starter is still cable operated - The wire hangs under the dash and somewhere along the line the knob and sheath went...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2022, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 2,253
Views: 381,709
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
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Dave -
Thanks for the info - I ordered my copy of the book tonight !
Here goes -
My 32 Ford Truck is a model B with a 4 cyl engine - it has been in my family since mid 70's - We have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2022, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 2,253
Views: 381,709
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
DavidG - I have a survivor 32 B Truck and it came with a new wiring harness - my question to you is what book are you referencing in your comment to Sugarmaker?
I would be interested in looking at...
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