Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2011, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,606
Re: Stainless Valves
Thanks a bunch.
Will use the originals that are good and replace the few that are marginal.
Love the experience and knowledge on this site. Hope the Ford Barn goes on forever.
God knows our...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2011, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,606
Stainless Valves
Is there any good reason to put stainless valves in the ex-valve in a FH ?
Thanks, bill
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2011, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,743
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2011, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 27,947
Re: Which welding works best for panels?
I havent dont any sheet metal for years but, I always used oxy/Acetylene and the rods I liked best was the thin white painted clothes hanger from the cleaners. I bought a mig 6 or 7 years ago. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2011, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 816
Re: Pinion Bearings
Manuel,
thanks much. Saved me from buying something that would not work.
I have done that many times but not when I can get good info from my friends at Ford Barn.
bill
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2011, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 816
Pinion Bearings
Are the 18-4621 Pinion bearings the same as the ones used in the open drive 46-48 pickups? My parts manual is a 1946 and doesn't seem to show which bearings fit the open drive rear end of the 46-48...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2011, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,923
Chickasha, OK Swap Meet
Any one going to Joe's, Pre War Swap in Chickasha, Oklahoma? March 17 - 18 - (19 Sat only to about noon.)
I'll be there riding my big red Handicap scooter pulling a little trailer behind most of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2011, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,386
Re: Plug gap
It was easier back when we used a thin dime.
IF LIFE GIVE YOU A SNOW STORM -- MAKE SNOW ICE CREAM MMMMM GOOD
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2011, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,053
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2011, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,053
St Louis Gateway Swap Meet
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif Re: St. Louis Model T Ford Swap Meet 2011
Gateway Swap meet is moved 2 miles from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2011, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,214
Re: Another Brake question
Send me a PM. I have a NOS set of 2 fronts and 2 rears in original boxes.
They look very good but I have no need for them.
bill
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2011, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 16,807
Re: So sad!
My Lincoln Town Car was assembled in Canada with parts made in Mexico.
Sure is "A FUR PIECE" from my first Lincoln, a 1958 Lincoln Continental Convertible.
bill
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2011, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,023
Re: flathead tear down progress
Just finished a 50 teardown. Stuck pistons are a real pain in the butt.
I tried to take out the crankshaft so I could get a better hammer swing to the pistons.
The crank will not come out with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2011, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,956
Re: MIG Welding on my '40
I love my Miller Blue Box. I also use the 25 - 75 mix.
There can not be anybody as in-experienced as me.
I took a welding course at the local Tech School after I bought the Miller. That Helped...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2011, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,998
Re: Ford Transmission Shipping
I shipped a complete front axle from spindle to spindle with wishbone on Greyhound from Missouri to Florida. Just wrapped the sharp corners and hung a wire tied tag on it. Went right through.
bill
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2011, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,422
Re: Back to the 50's stock cars
The 32,33,34 three window coupe's were the car of choice back in the late 40's and early 50's in Missouri and adjoining states. My car, owned by Sandy Sanderson, was a 34. I ran in what was called...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2011, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,333
Re: Spindle bolt dumb question 40 Ford
Mart, Thanks for the info. The ones I took out had an open side however when I opened the new ones today the new ones are closed on both top and bottom. So my question was not needed, they will fit...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2011, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,543
Spindle bolts 40 front end assembly
Got the last of two weeks of visiting relatives shipped off last night and got back to my shop today.
Problem: I have all the 1940 front end for the 32 Rdstr painted and ready to reassemble. Got...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2010, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,333
Spindle bolt dumb question 40 Ford
Starting to reassemble the 1940 front end that will be going into my new project 32 Rdstr.
Took it apart a month ago and now I have forgotten hot to reassemble the spindle bolts.
My 1946 parts...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2010, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,151
Mele Kalikimaka to all fellow Ford Barners
I wanted to say a very Merry Christmas to all those many members who have previously helped me with my Flathead build up. And the many others who I hope will help when I need it in the future.
So as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2010, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 17,680
Re: Media blasting Cabinet problems
I use a PAR 38 weather proof flood lamp in upper left corner. It works pretty well but would be better with another in the right corner. I used to have an old vacuum cleaner hooked up but the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2010, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,680
Re: Do you research your cars ownership?
When I bought my 1913 Ford Touring from an old gentleman in Lander Wyoming, he said he was the original owner. He had bought it in Beeville, TX. and had driven it to Lander Wyoming when he moved...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2010, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,595
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2010, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,595
Re: resurrecting an optima type battery
When I bought my antique Electric Car the batteries would only charge enough to get almost 20 miles. My solution was to charge it every day and every day when I got home from work I would drive it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2010, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 38,317
Re: Rust removal in the water jackets
Is there any reason to not dip the complete bare block into a vat of either vinegar or molassas if you have removed all the bearings?
Will these two things damage the machine surfaces?
I was...
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