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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-26-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,287
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: Electric fuel pump with a mechanical one problems

My observations on plumbing a check-valve...

When I installed my Airtex I ran out to Grainger and picked up one of these suggested check valves. A simple suck & blow test through the valve vs....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-23-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,100
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: Wiring the 36

Listen to Terry. If you have a '36 switch, then by "default" with the switch pushed in your dash lights should go on with the headlights. You pull the switch out to kill the dash lights.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-21-2011, 09:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,256
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: 6 volt relays

Here's another option: The Bosch relays were a little too pricey for me so a google search turned up these identical SPDT take-offs for ~$3.50 ea. They look and mount just like the Bosch units.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-06-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,932
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: 1935 Barn Find

Ahh shoot... That'll buff right out.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-14-2011, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,828
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: phenolic carb spacer

$20 at Speedway Motors. Basically cured my supermarket-stop boil over problem. Boil-over is even worse for those of us at altitude.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-22-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,813
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet?

I'll be driving my '36. Heck, St. George was just a shake down cruise!

There will be quite a few of us in attendance from the Hi-Country Regional Group to celebrate the 75th Anniversary.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,371
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: 35/36 Gredhound Dog Ornament

This Canadian advertisement was posted on the old Fordbarn. It would indicate that the Greyhound was offered as "standard" equipment on at least some Canadian models. Looks like the spiders were...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-16-2011, 11:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,765
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: pics of early fords at historic or unique places

Asked a friend to snap a pic of the Grey Coupe next to this well-patina'd southwestern style service station that we spotted on the way to the Western meet in St. George, Utah last October.

The...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-22-2010, 11:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,507
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: strongberg 97 logo

With the introduction of the more economical 97 in 1936, the Ford Service Bulletin for March describes differences between the new 97 and the model 48 which was also supplied on 1936 model cars. The...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2010, 11:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,488
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: Squeeky Springs

You can buy Slip Plate at your local NAPA store. Stock #BK 33203. I use it when rebuilding spring packs and it works great. It goes on like an aerosol paint.

Clean the leafs individually and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-14-2010, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,126
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: Dash lights 35-36 Fords

The lighting on the outside gauges is horrible at best. I drive the car often at night and got tired of holding a flashlight... so I rigged up some high intensity LEDs from radio shack and set them...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-14-2010, 07:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,022
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: 36 ford glass "BUG" locations

Lower rear corner nearest the trunk. Both of my rear quarter window bugs face the passenger side of the car, in other words, the rear quarter window bug on the driver side of the car faces the inside...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-13-2010, 08:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,216
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: VANPELT parts, yes,or no

Mac VanPelt is a class act. No worries. Just give a call if you have any questions or concerns.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-04-2010, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,410
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: 1935 Radio Restoration

Al,

I hardly provided a proper testimonial! I should also mention that Al rebuilt the radio for my '36 and while I haven't yet installed it in the car (awaiting restoration) the work is top...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-04-2010, 08:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,410
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: 1935 Radio Restoration

You should take Al up on his offer. He literally wrote the book...!

http://www.amazon.com/Antique-Radio-Repair-Alfred-Corbin/dp/B001BS5JV0
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-26-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 40,857
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: Lets see your 36 Fords !

Here ya go... just got her back from the paint shop. Color's a custom mix I call bright red. Course it looks a little different under fluorescent light.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-14-2010, 09:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,152
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: Unique antique plates/tags

Does matching patina count?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-24-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,222
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: 36 Speedo reinstall

As I recall, you have to start the nut by hand. Even a thin wall socket or nut driver doesn't give you enough room to properly align the nut to get it started. They'll take the nut off, but won't...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-31-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,684
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: 40 ignition problems

That's funny. 'bout shot the coffee right out my nose.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,611
Posted By Wltr_Mitty
Re: new fordbarn logo

Here ya go... "Ford Barn".

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i179/71RestoRod/3a767d22.jpg
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