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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-06-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,135
Posted By makemc
Re: Whats your cars pet name ?

my 46 coupe is...Coupe..my 48 truck is..Fred..Fred the Ford..
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-07-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,217
Posted By makemc
Re: At the end of the rope with my 46.

did you check your battery cables, if they are the new 12 volt small cables, they want carry enough amps to start when hot..you need the larger..no.2 at least size cables..both pos. and neg. and the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-07-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,217
Posted By makemc
Re: At the end of the rope with my 46.

when you say it will not start after driving, does it seem to be turning over as fast when its hot as it does when cold. my 48 f-1 was like that when i first got it, bought it from an old gent in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-04-2012, 11:45 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,217
Posted By makemc
Re: At the end of the rope with my 46.

sounds like you are dealing with a lot of monkeying around done by previous owners, 12 volt coil on6 volt sysm. resistor bypassed,..sounds like someone went the wrong way trying to solve the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-21-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,633
Posted By makemc
Re: Super Deluxe

any time someone ask what yr. it is ,I say 46 because several times people have wanted to argue with me if I say its a 47, they say no its not..the 47 had parking lights below the headlights, so I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-21-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,633
Posted By makemc
Re: Super Deluxe

my car is titled as 47, but in every way, its a 46..it was called the early 47, so the emblem is below the headlight, drivers side
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-11-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,276
Posted By makemc
Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto?

Im sure you are right, Ive never really been into this year models, prefer 40's and 50's,..but I just looked around on the net and found several 32 2 door sedans for a lot less than 35..theres one...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-11-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,276
Posted By makemc
Re: Value on 32 Tudor needing full resto?

that car, to me, is at least 20 thou. over priced..if you look around there are many better buys out there..in my area on craigs list, there is a 31 coupe completely restored, moroon and black that...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,071
Posted By makemc
Re: finally up and running

you are right Scott..I didnt see the plugs on the intake..the engine needs the draft tube and the filler tube..bugsiegal..it sounds like you are new to these engines, so if you are not sure what we...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,607
Posted By makemc
Re: oddity at hot restart

all your cables need to be # 2.. from bat. to grd. and to starter soln. and to starter..and use the heavy duty braided grd strap from eng to frame and body, it makes all the differance, if your...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,071
Posted By makemc
Re: finally up and running

very nice truck, I have a 48 f-1 im working on..looks like the builder used the wrong intake..that one is for a 59-a with the breather and oil fill on the back of intake, you need the intake for a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-19-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,749
Posted By makemc
Re: stearing dampener on F1

the other guys are right, if everything is correct you shouldn't have wheel wobble. I would first jack it up and check the wheels by shakeing them from top to bottom and side to side, top to bottom...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-16-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,798
Posted By makemc
Re: 1950 F1 Rims

Jack..where is Summerfield..I live just outside Pensacola
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-16-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,868
Posted By makemc
Re: Need a quick tire opinon

..I have 215/70/15 blackwalls on my 46,
no problems so for and love the ride..I do have a set of allstate white walls..600/16 bias that I ordered from Sears that I switch back and forth, but...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-16-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,000
Posted By makemc
Re: Small toggle under the starter button

thats a switch to turn on and off the instrument lights, it's a factory switch..my 48 f-1 has the same type
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-16-2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 868
Posted By makemc
Re: 51 Victoria rims

I believe starting in 49, all cars came with 15's..the trucks kept the 5.5 bolt pattern and the cars went to 4.5
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-16-2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,798
Posted By makemc
Re: 1950 F1 Rims

vintage wheels makes them in almost any size you want, 15, 16 or 17 in. and differant widths..
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,910
Posted By makemc
Re: Looking For 94 Carb Rebuilders

I have used KenCT before and he did a great job..I have a stromberg 81 and a holly 94 that ken rebuilt and on my 46 59a..the 94 seems to work the best
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,475
Posted By makemc
Re: How do I remove a steering wheel off of a 48F1

i had the same problem with removing the steering wheel on my 48-f1..what i did was drill and tap two holes in the collar so i could bolt on a regular type steering wheel puller..put a washer on top...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,370
Posted By makemc
Re: Just How Important Is Flywheel Balancing?

always balance flywheel and pres, plate as a unit and have them mark the bolt position so you will install it the same way it was balanced..lesson learned the hard way
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2012, 12:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,407
Posted By makemc
Re: I'm here!!

great to have you, your knowledge, your car and your truck and that great story on the barn.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2012, 12:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,120
Posted By makemc
Re: What color seats were offered for 42-47 pickups?

I believe it was only black and brown, thats all I have ever seen,even up to 1950
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,624
Posted By makemc
Re: Nice Sunday afternoon drive completed.

did the same yesterday, wife was out of town so had to go alone,which is good sometimes. beautiful clear skies,80 deg. great day to take the 46 out for a ride in the country, stopped in a small town...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,714
Posted By makemc
Re: Painting the 50 today

did you use a single stage paint or base -clear..looks good
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-15-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,185
Posted By makemc
Re: Gasoline Ethanol BLends and the Classic Car

There was a report on news today that said we have enough oil in this country to last us 200 years, without importing a single barrel, do you think we will still be driving gas burning cars even a...
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