Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2015, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,691
Re: 1938/1939 Ford Woody Hinges Question
Hi, Despite the differences of opinion on Woodie front door hinges there are certainly several explanations for a wide range of experiences with these parts. First, I have rebuilt several sets of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2015, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,691
Re: 1938/1939 Ford Woody Hinges Question
Hi, I'm sorry to inform you that 38/39 front door Woodie hinges do not interchange with 1940 front hinges. The roof line and door contours are quite different so they will not interchange. Best...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2015, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,238
Re: Early V8 Flea Market at Fitchburg Airport
An exceptional event, the best one ever. We had beautiful weather and the friendliest crowd ever. I did not hear a single disparaging remark, the crowd was enthusiastic and I received a lot of praise...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2015, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,292
Re: Early Ford V8 swapmeet at Fitchburg ,Mass
Well I guess I'm coming this year, haven't missed too many over the years. Bringing a restored woodgrained 47/48 Woodie dash, a restored 41 Ford Heater, a restored 47/48 Ford Heater, a mostly...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2015, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,626
Re: Headlight blub
Hi,
I have six GE 1184 single filament, double contact, straight post headlight bulbs that are NOS. They look the same as the Carlton's in your photo. I'll give them to you if you can attend...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2014, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,188
Re: 1939 pickup front crossmember
Hi, If you are concerned about the quality of the repair on your front crossmember perhaps you could have those patches removed and a more competent restorer could repair it correctly. If that does...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-30-2014, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,802
Re: 1939 PU fender question
Yes, there was a repair panel made for 35-40 rear fenders for the leading end where the fender attaches to the running board. They were made by Engineering and Mfg. Services of Cleveland, Ohio the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-21-2014, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,912
Re: Walt Duponts shop
Hi John,
Great news that Barb is okay! Now you can totally enjoy the hobby with her partnership instead of wondering and worrying about going it alone. She is a lady with a great sense of humor,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2014, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,806
Re: Need some help identifying this radiator
I think Walt's close but not a pickup radiator as it does not have the extended tank that sticks out over the fan. However, it does look a lot like a 39 car radiator I had which did not have the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2014, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,882
Re: 1939 Pick up interior mirror
39 pickup trucks certainly did have interior mirrors. They are the oval type like the ones used in the passenger cars but have a slightly different mounting bracket. I dis-assembled three parts...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2014, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,252
Re: 1953 Ford Special Washers needed
Those knurled washers look exactly like the ones used in cowl vents in the earlier Fords. Perhaps that could be a lead for you. Best wishes, Toby Lampert
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2014, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,644
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2014, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,227
Re: Original selling price
Hi, I'm not sure of the exact price on a 48 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon (Woodie) but a 47 list price was $1,972. Those post war prices really started to escalate as I know my 39 Ford Deluxe...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2014, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,017
Re: 39 4 door windshield clips
I have a pair of the clips you need in my hand right now. They are not SHOW quality but eminently serviceable. Send me your address if they are good enough for your application keep them and send me...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-22-2014, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,367
Re: Looks like it's time...
Joshua, I would also encourage you to keep this car as there never will be another "first" car for you. Perhaps you can find enough work to save some money for a "practical car" and put the 49 away...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2014, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,275
Re: ~~ a shocking request ~~
Hi Bill, Sorry to hear the news but thrilled to hear how well you are dealing with it. I'm so glad you have a wonderful partner like your wife, Lee and the support of the good folks at the Fordbarn....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2014, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,035
Re: 39 P/U getting out....side
Hey Scott,
Looks wonderful!!! OHHH what a feeling going out for that first shakedown cruise. It did my heart good to see you get it out and on the road. Best wishes, Toby
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2014, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,541
Re: original spark plug wrench
Hi, I just checked my collection of Ford tools and I have four of those wrenches. I probably don't need four of them. They all have the circle with the M in it for the manufacturer's mark, no Ford...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2014, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,245
Re: Engine color?
Hi, To be "correct" your block, heads, intake, and water pumps should be the Ford dark blue engine paint available from your favorite parts supplier in aerosol spray cans or in quarts for brushing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2014, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,118
Re: Radio delete bars
I have a very rusty original 39 Deluxe radio delete plate that I have copied for a few people out of hardwood and then covered it with Bare-Metal-Foil(a model building product to duplicate chrome)...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2014, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 7,800
Re: Not everyone likes old Fords.......
On a similar theme, I drove my 39 Ford Woodie over to our local Ford dealership here in Southern Vermont so my mentor, Ken Bailey could show his former colleagues what he had been up to since...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2014, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,788
Re: 1939 ford parking brake
Hi Jon,
Please let us know what you need to correct your brake problems as these are essential to operation (you can't go if you can't stop). I have saved all kinds of 39 parts having restored a 39...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2014, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,582
Re: There and Back in a 38 Ford
Stunning scenery!!! Sorry about your tire/tyre. However, the car performed well despite its age and lack of "modern technology". Perhaps you can persuade Professor Henry to bring Old Henry over to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2014, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,566
Re: 39 pickup social group questions
Hi, I think I have an extra pair of hood hinges for your truck. They are not beautiful but at least serviceable. I could not pawn them off on Mike in Mass or 39 Portlander, but they still have some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2014, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,039
Re: Bottle Jack for '49 F1
Hey, I thought that jack looked awful familiar... just went out and looked at the old jack collection (now that the snow has melted and I can get into the shed). I have six of these jacks in my...
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