Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2023, 09:23 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2023, 01:57 PM
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1948 6 cyl sedan brake pedal retracting spring
Will a V-8 brake pedal retracting spring work in place of one for a 226H six cylinder engine? The "green bible" gives part # 6HA-2456 for the "H" engine. If not can someone tell me the length of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2023, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 974
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2023, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 974
Re: 1948 window anti-rattle felt
I ordered 1/4" thick glass for the doors and quarter windows. Is it possible that I need 3/16" thick glass? Did Ford use 3/16" glass? Screw holes for the vent window panel seem to be off about a 1/16...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2023, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 974
Re: 1948 window anti-rattle felt
I did buy my glass from Sanders and it was too tall. I did the same as you and took it to a local glass shop and they trimmed it to the right size. I can adjust mine to roll up and down fine until I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2023, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 974
Re: 1948 window anti-rattle felt
I am using a Vintique kit. I tried adjusting the track but doesn't help much. I had a hard time getting the vent window panels in at the bottom and the screw holes didn't line up well. I'm using the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2023, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 974
1948 window anti-rattle felt
Hi,
I installed new door glasses and new anti-rattle strips on my 1948 two door.
When I install the panel with the vent glass and new anti-rattle strips it seems to pinch the window and makes it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2023, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 683
1948 scuff plates
I have a 1948 two door sedan. The scuff plates that hold the carpet and mat down were missing so I ordered new ones. Does the enclosed end go toward the front or the back of the interior?
Thanks in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2023, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 871
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2023, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 871
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2023, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 871
Assist strap material/fabric
I have a 1948 2 door sedan with grey interior. Since Cartouche no longer reupholsters assist straps or any interior work. does any one know where I can get the correct material to get them done...
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Forum: Early V8
01-12-2023, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 311
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2022, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 560
1948 sun vsiors and assist straps
Hi,
Can anyone tell me if the interior sun visors for a 1948 super deluxe were originally cloth or vinyl and is anyone reupholstering the assist straps. Cartouche no longer does that.
Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2022, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 647
Re: 1948 sedan door questions
Thanks for the info Bruce Mo. About 3/8" from the top edge of the door makes sense because the upper door seal on the body is about 3/8" wide. I don't have the clips like your '46 does because...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2022, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 647
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2022, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 647
1948 sedan door questions
Hi,
Two questions: first is about the back edge of door weatherstrip - How far up the back of the door does it go?
My other question is about the bottom window channel - Does the tab on the end of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2022, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 442
1948 Tudor window questions
I am replacing the 1/4 windows on my 48 tudor sedan. I am replacing the interior so I have removed the trim panels and the panels that the regulators bolt to. Should I have the regulator in the down...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2022, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 867
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2022, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 867
1948 Tudor sedan window "bugs"
I have a 1948 Tudor sedan. The original glasses were replaced many years ago and they don't have "bugs" on them. I am putting new glass in the car and would like to put "bugs" on the new glass. The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2019, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,750
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2019, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,750
1946-48 trunk inner panels
I'm installing new side inner trunk panels in a 1948 2 door sedan. Does anyone have pictures of how they attach? My original panels were missing. Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2019, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,241
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2019, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,241
Novice transmission question
1948 sedan three transmission...the first and reverse lever on the side of the trans seems to have only 2 positions...is that correct? The 2nd and 3rd lever has 3 positions. Just rebuilt the trans....
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Forum: Early V8
04-10-2019, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 827
1948 2-Door window channel
Hi,
Looking for a driver's side window channel that fits vertically inside the back edge of door and is rivited inside to the back edge door. It needs to be drilled out. The felt...
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Forum: Early V8
09-21-2018, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 768
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