Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2024, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 608
Re: Set of 4 shocks and arms need info
Kimeccles, I think those shock bodies could be of value to someone trying to do a correct restoration. Someone like Andy Falandes in Massachusetts,who rebuilds these type of shocks would be one of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,006
Re: What is this tool for?
To me, they look like tools that would/could have been made for compression of components for some type of assembly or disassembly operation.
However, it's difficult for me to imagine their actual...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2024, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,077
Re: 34 3w
Beautifull car Lawrie. I didn't know that you and Carol owned a '34 3window coupe.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2024, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,132
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2023, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,286
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2023, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,514
Re: corn head grease
I've been using John Deere Corn Head Grease in my '35 Fords since 2013. Steering box, universal joint, and occasionally I'll pump a "slight amount" into the water pump fittings to keep a thin film of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2023, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,278
Re: Moonshine Festival
PLooks like it's coming back to life again. I stopped going after they stopped allowing the moonshine vehicles to park around the courthouse, and the old circle dirt track cars to park along the road...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2023, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 8,615
Re: Torque Tube Seal
I'm curious as to why you would not want to remove the torque tube. I would think if you are planning to install a Columbia Rear it would be to your advantage to also check the universal joint for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2023, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,733
Re: Rare Wide Five Rim - 15 x 6?
No way Seth. 60hp wide 5 wheels are 3-1/2" wide where the tire locates on the rim. I have a bunch of those that came off 60hp, 37 Fords.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2023, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 8,615
Re: Torque Tube Seal
@Brendan17....In my humble opinion, you need to find out why that ring groove on the drive shaft is not accessible for properly mounting that ring. If you are using all stock/original parts on this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2023, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,733
Re: Rare Wide Five Rim - 15 x 6?
I had one like that years ago and sold it for good bucks, since I had no use for it then, and still wouldn't today. Now if it had been a 16"x 6" wide, 5 on 5-1/2 wire spoke, straight or bent spokes,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2023, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 956
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2023, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 903
Re: Are these Ford doors?
Steve, if the glass is original FoMoCo there should be "bugs" as already mentioned in two posts. From what I can see in your pics, they look to be in good condition with the front doors probably...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2023, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,349
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2023, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 902
Re: Washers, yay or nay, on stock head studs
Yes, it's generally called a cost reduction/cost savings. Just like the change from studs and nuts to hex headed bolts. It's a constant thing required in engineering to keep the cost of manufacturing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2023, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 865
Re: v8 transmission breakdown
There are a few tricks for getting some of the later gear combinations together or apart when the early 48 case is used. I'm not sure if Mac mentions any of this in his book, but there are some posts...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2023, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 902
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2023, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 902
Re: Washers, yay or nay, on stock head studs
....and that's only 100% accurate "IF" your only concern and/or purpose in life is attempting to build a high point, over restored, show vehicle as it may have left the various factories building...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2023, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 865
Re: v8 transmission breakdown
BINGO!! That's "the key that has to turn" to get that input shaft out and I'm sure that is mentioned in MacVP's transmission book.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2023, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,727
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2023, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 902
Re: Washers, yay or nay, on stock head studs
I use the hardened steel washers on my '35-'36, 21 stud engines when using iron heads because these engines I have originally came from the factory with aluminum heads and hardened washers under the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2023, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 504
Re: Mechanical Brakes - Cross Shaft Replacement
Joey, it's a good thing that you found that bushing problem with the cross shaft and replaced it with one in better condition. If you ever hope to get that mechanical braking system adjusted and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2023, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,537
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2023, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,680
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2023, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,680
Re: 36 Mechanical break upgrade
That's the same type of floaters/equalizers that I have on my '35 fordor slantback sedan (FB Avatar) and they also work fine for me.
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