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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-29-2024, 08:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 601
Posted By wga
Re: 49-51 wagon hitch

Alberta50 - check your email, just sent you a message with Ron's contact info.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-29-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 601
Posted By wga
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
Replies: 13
Views: 512
Posted By wga
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?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-20-2024, 12:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
Posted By wga
Re: Today’s photos, huge windstorm in Monterey Peninsula

Not sure what I enjoy more, the coastline or the car. Either way Digger both are awesome!

Thanks for the pics.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-17-2024, 11:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,402
Posted By wga
Re: 1947 Ford Flathead Clutch Replacement

19Fordy's advice is the way to go. So much easier. Removing the hood, keep track of the hinge fasteners, and those washers.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-13-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 314
Posted By wga
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-09-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 553
Posted By wga
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
Replies: 18
Views: 1,057
Posted By wga
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,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,748
Posted By wga
Re: Best chemicals/solutions/goops to clean off gear oil, etc. on a chassis

Try using "mineral spirits", available in quarts and gallon containers. Use a parts cleaning brush, putty knife, coarse steel wool, etc., It will take several attempts to clean.
Brake cleaner? ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,093
Posted By wga
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,379
Posted By wga
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-08-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,247
Posted By wga
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...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-05-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 549
Posted By wga
Re: Mad electrical

Was looking at his site last week, a ton of info. He is tough to contact, i've tried and was unsuccessful.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-02-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 873
Posted By wga
Re: Thoughts on 300 inline 6 in 49 Tudor?

What Jack said. If you want to get it on the road and drive it.
Sent you a PM
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2023, 08:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,487
Posted By wga
Re: Anything V8 happening Jan/Feb in San Diego?

https://sdautomuseum.org/pages/calendar
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2023, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,242
Posted By wga
Re: 6v to 12v

Just re read your post - difference between an alternator and the Powergen?
They are both alternators, think you are looking at the GM 10Si alternator used on millions of cars and trucks, it was...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,242
Posted By wga
Re: 6v to 12v

These are user friendly:
https://www.racersrods.com/
Used these with no issues.

Purchased the 12V solid state overdrive relay:...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-29-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,487
Posted By wga
Re: Anything V8 happening Jan/Feb in San Diego?

Cars and Coffee at the outlets in San Clemente is 60 miles north of San Diego.
https://www.southoccarsandcoffee.com/

USS Midway, aircraft carrier : https://www.midway.org/

Get out on the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-23-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 759
Posted By wga
Re: Bumpsteer

From my experience you will need more camber than the stock setting. The stock camber adjustment is limited. Shoebox Central has a product that attaches to the frame and the upper A arm. It will...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-11-2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,870
Posted By wga
Re: Remember Pearl Harbor

Stationed at Pearl Harbor, saw the Memorial every day we were in port, as we were tied up along Bravo Pier.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-27-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By wga
Re: Anyone on the barn working with Whizzernicks Family?

He had friends in the V8 group - I'll ask around and let you know.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-21-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 706
Posted By wga
Re: Chassis Prep for Painting

What coating are you planning on using? A KBS or POR 15 type of product? They will tell you rust is ok. The 'metal' MUST be clean. Oil, grease is obvious, and must be cleaned off. Buy a case or...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-19-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 534
Posted By wga
Re: Dry Vega Steering Box

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/vega-steering-box-question.140775/
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2023, 10:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 845
Posted By wga
Re: Wheel bearings?

Shoebox Central:
https://shoebox-central.com/49-51-mercury-parts

There are taper pins that you need to drive out to get to remove the spindle.
You might be able to reuse. Keep track of your...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 500
Posted By wga
Re: Aluminum radiator 1950 Ford Custom

I've had a US Radiator aluminum for 10 years, no issues. Just checked the cost and
they're in the same price range.

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