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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 01:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 314
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: final reminder- Woodstown car show NJ

I bet the goose poop was slick. i have had great luck there over the years. I'm now too far away to attend. One of my cousins who ran a yellow model A pickup and been seen we come sometimes.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-26-2024, 01:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,982
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: uncanny stories

Two true stories: One time I lost a school ring to a 6'2" blond. anybody see the ring?

Another time I had seven hot chicks in my topless '40 Merc convertible sedan.
A cop stopped me. I'm sure he...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-27-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,952
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: Stories from the past

Back in the 50's Me and my buddy Geers were having fun learnin about cars. I had just bought a 40Merc fordor Convertible sedan. (957 +77) were ever built.
We went to Jessies junkyard in CrossKeys,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-14-2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 642
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: Brake pedal travels too far

I used to be surprised after finding an old part under a workbench or a flea market pile, cleaning it up and finding it did not function. Seemed to me after rusting and dusting for many years, it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-13-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,713
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: 1947 Super Deluxe V8 engine ground strap?

I my mind you can't have enough grounds!!!

Block to frame
Frame to body
lights t frame
starter to block
Gen mount face super clean/gen to block
Cross members on frame to side frame
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-31-2024, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 955
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: Looking for my next project.

If you are building a fine point car, very early AR parts are hard to come, by as are late '31 changes. Later model A's have less wood in their bodies. 30/31 have several improvements of the 28/29...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,748
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: Best chemicals/solutions/goops to clean off gear oil, etc. on a chassis

On my \old '39 peecup, I used to pop-a smokin wheelie and blast right away from under the goo...not that it ever got greaseeey.com
Clelm
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-21-2024, 04:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,234
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: Rust removal CRC's Evapo-Rust

vaporust, I could use it on 3 times before the liquid turned dark brown and was no longer usable
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-15-2024, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: 1936 ford pick up floor mat

For my '39 pick up, a whit shag bathroom rug became available...
It blocked some of the air leaks as well.
Clem
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-31-2023, 06:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,866
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: Hershey Stats

Hershey is a wonderful experience for all. All of us can help by promoting the show, bringing friends to the event and writing about the great experiences for everyone. Did I mention the flea...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-26-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,321
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah & Happy New Year

A
nd to you guys as well. I miss my 30 Cabriolet. A clubber has it now as I'm outa old cars and in a Ashby Ponds Senior Retirement community.

Clem
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-17-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,943
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: 39 truck cowl vent lever help needed

My 39 Pickup had an aftermarket heater installed. Some fellow went nutso over it as he had never seen such a small version of a known model. The cowl handle just missed the round heater.
Clem Clement
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-26-2023, 09:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,238
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: Model "A" Reliability

Bob,
Good hearing from you. Smokey went to another club member. Son got the 40 Merc 4dor convert and a neighbor got the '39 ford pickup. I miss them all. We have moved into Ashby Ponds Senior...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-08-2023, 08:37 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,828
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: 2023 Hershey

We have the train show at York coming up week after next. Hope to see some car guys there.
The world is changing. Folks are not interested in old car parts and the study thereof. Same for trains....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-21-2023, 10:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,013
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: Putting a drain plug in a gas tank?

N2 might be ok. I have used a goo to seal the tank.
Here is what not to do: I bought a 54 Merc that had a gas leak. Turned out the former owner has stuffed a bath towel in over the tank to reduce...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-21-2023, 06:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 371
Posted By Clem Clement
Sway bar 39 Ford Peecup

Years ago, Kube and I talked about a sway bar for my former '39 (Chris Elenbaum, a neighbor and liken to a bro) now keeps him (New tares and no trashy womens'.) Kule mentioned a store in California...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-20-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 786
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: generator paint 40 Merc.

Thanks Kube. The guy who did my 40Merc ran to this at some show.

Hope youre doiing OK. My son Joe now has My 40 Merc. We are in a asyby Ponds senior loving Loving it.
30 A gone as is my 30 PecuP....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-15-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 786
Posted By Clem Clement
generator paint 40 Merc.

I just learned that the previois owner of my 40 Merc has judging trouble because his generaotr was not gloss black or Semi gloss or flat black for a
few mmonths during productioin, which ever. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-18-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,026
Posted By Clem Clement
Driver space

Does the '31 deluxe coupe give the most driver room? I'm getting stiff and roundy??
Forum: Early V8 11-27-2022, 09:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 529
Posted By Clem Clement
green book

Ford green-covered parts book in usable condition
Forum: Model-A 11-02-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 610
Posted By Clem Clement
Model A engine on stand #*7867627*

stored in dry garage. No sign of nonstandard pistons. Shims checked. Light rust on cylinder walls. Clean on the outside and inside. Engine stand included. Chain lift available for loading engine in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-04-2022, 09:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,014
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: I feel like a newbie again??

Welcome back. Your Model A will be glad you are a-workin on her again. Check your fluids, change oils. clean battery) NEW I hope) connections and those to the frame/starter switch. Follow the lube...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-03-2022, 08:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,596
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: Weird hobby

We had a Westfalla while stationed in Germany. Loved traveling and parking for the night anywhere, including center of Paris. when it came time to come back stateside, the little quiet voice inside...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-02-2022, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 882
Posted By Clem Clement
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-02-2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,229
Posted By Clem Clement
Re: King Pin Reaming

check in with your local a Club
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