Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 424
Re: Car quit working
Thank you guys very much I took off both cables and cleaned both ends. Put them back on and the car fired up as normal. Thanks again
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 424
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 424
Car quit working
Got a problem that I hope some of you can help me with. Yesterday I turned on the key of my 1950 Ford Tudor V8, and pressed the button and the car cranked until it started. I just installed a new...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 374
Removing the dash
Is there a step by step instruction manual for removing the dash of a 1950 Ford Tudor. Also is there step by step procedure for installing a new harness? I have never been so unsure of anything in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 446
Re: Steering Wheel Nut
Thank you all for the input. I got a jam nut and it fits like it should. That's one more thing out of the way. Thanks again
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 446
Steering Wheel Nut
I bought a steering wheel for my 1950 Ford. When I went to take off the old steering wheel I found that the nut that holds the wheel on was missing. Does anyone know what size the nut is or does...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 265
Rewiring headlights on a 1950 Ford Tudor
I am rewiring the headlights on my 1950 Ford. I have the wiring diagram to help me but I have a question. As I removed the old wires, the ground wire was grounded at the wiring block for each...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2024, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 482
Instruments not working
The car run fine. The speedometer works but the instrument gauges ( Bat. fuel, oil pressure) do not work. Could it be a fuse on the ignition under the dash that is blown? Or is it something else? It...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,218
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2024, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,436
Re: Installing a wiring harness
I want to thank everyone for their input on this subject. I am tossing around the idea that I might try to install the harness myself. I am planning to buy the Rebel Universal 6 volt 8 circuit wiring...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2024, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,436
Re: Installing a wiring harness
The reason I was asking about the cost of having it done was not only that I can't move around very well but because I don't know what I would do if I got the seat removed, tear out the old harness...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2024, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,436
Installing a wiring harness
I have a 1950 Ford 2 door Deluxe Sedan and want to have a new wiring harness installed in it. I found the Shoebox Ford 6 volt modern Universal wiring harness to be just what I need. However I am an...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2024, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 594
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2024, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 430
making your own body trim clips
I had a 1940 Plymouth that I had repainted. When I got the car back I had all the body trim but I didn't have any clips to use to put the trim on. I ended up getting washers that fit inside the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2024, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 218
1950 Ford front end springs
Does anyone have a before and after picture of installing MOOG CC850 coil spring set for Ford Aerostar? I am thinking about installing a set to lower my car but if it doesn't look lower I will have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2024, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,559
Re: Should I convert from 6 volts to 12 volts
Thanks for all the input. Is there a correct procedure to rewiring a car? Do you remove the dash? I have never replaced a wiring harness before. All I have done is spliced wires into the original...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2024, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 555
Shoebox door removal help
Heading out to a field that has a 50 ford sitting there with a door I need. What tools should I take to remove the door? I'm sure the hinge screws are rusted. No electrical outlets for any power...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2024, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 390
Need driver door for Ford 2 door sedan
This is the drivers door on my 1950 Ford 2 door sedan. I think it would be better if I got a different door rather than try to patch this one. Someone tried to fill this dent with a lot of bondo and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2024, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 380
Looking for flathead engine mechanic
I have a clicking sound in my 239 cu. in. Ford engine. I am looking for someone in the southeast Kansas area that might be able to help me fix it. Thank you
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Forum: Early V8
01-18-2024, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 116
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2024, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 508
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2024, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 508
What to do with title
I got a title that doesn't match the car I bought. Is it legal to sell this title and what is it worth. It is a title for a 1950 F1 Ford with a V8 motor. Thank you
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2024, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 296
1950 Ford door
Are the 1949, 1950, and 1951 drivers side doors interchangeable on 2 door sedans? Is the 4 door sedan drivers door interchangeable with sedans also. Thank you
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2024, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 529
Side molding for 1950 Ford 2 door sedan
When I got my 50 Ford there was no side molding on the car, only the holes. About 50 years ago I had a 50 Ford that I filled the holes and painted to car and was good to go. This time I was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2024, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 962
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