Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2015, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2015, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Worn steering box on '46 sedan
How big a deal is it to replace a worn out steering box on my '46? Where do I get a replacement? Can they be rebuilt and if so, by whom?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2014, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,801
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2014, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,801
Enjoying the ride....until...
I love driving my '46 Tudor sedan, but the old girl left me on the side of the road last week. I was coasting down a small hill in third and when I tried to apply a little gas....nothing. I switched...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2014, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,782
"slop" in steering wheel
I have several inches of play in the steering wheel of my '46 sedan. I understand there is an adjustment on the steering box that will take up some of this but it is not obvious to me how I do this....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2014, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,325
Re: Hooking up '46 dash clock
After 65+ years, I don't find it unusual that the wiring doesn't match the schematic. I have two snap-in light bulbs that come on when the light switch is pulled out. These lights work. They are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2014, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,325
Hooking up '46 dash clock
I just installed a rebuilt dash clock in my '46 tudor sedan. It has two wires, one green and one brown. Which one goes to ground?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2014, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 5
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Replacing '46 sedan speedometer cable
Imagine my surprise when I pulled the speedometer cable from my 1946 2-dr sedan and found it was only 22 inches long. No wonder the speedometer had not been working. So now I need a new cable and...
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Forum: Early V8
12-19-2013, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,616
Re: Speedometers for sale
Do you still have the '46 Ford speedometer? PM me with price and pictures if so.
Bill Spurgeon
Ooltewah, TN
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Forum: Early V8
12-19-2013, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,156
Re: For Sale: Ford Parts
What condition is the '46 speedometer in? PM me. A picture would be nice.
Bill Spurgeon
Ooltewah, TN
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2013, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,850
Restoring dash instruments
I need some dash instruments on my '46 Super Deluxe repaired and restored by a professional. Can you recommend someone?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2013, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,119
Broken lens on '46 speedometer
The speedometer in my '46 tudor works fine but the lens is broken. I purchased a new lens aftermarket but it was of such poor quality I returned it. Can anyone recommend an instrument restorer I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2013, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2013, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2013, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2013, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
Troubleshooting gas gauge problem
The fuel level gauge on my '46 Super Deluxe is not working. How do I go about troubleshooting and finding the problem? I don't want to "guess" that it is the float. The gauge has not worked since I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2013, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,228
Clock no work
The clock in my '46 Super Deluxe has not run since I bought the car and now seems to be a good time to tackle the problem. The fuse is good, but the reset button on the bottom of the face does not do...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2013, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,600
Re: Lowering '46 Tudor Sedan
Thanks for the answer Ford. I was on HAMB for awhile but got tired of being flamed for asking stupid questions. Some real jerks over there. At least you were polite about it. Where is the forum...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2013, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,600
Lowering '46 Tudor Sedan
I have a '46 Super Deluxe with all original running gear ('cept some minor mods under the hood) and I'm trying to decide if the car wouldn't look a little more hot-roddy if it were lowered an inch...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2011, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 13,232
Re: Removing rear brake hubs
The gear puller you see in this pic had been in my tool box for years without being used. The hub came off easily without using the BFH.
So now I got the hub off and various damaged/worn parts...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2011, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 13,232
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2011, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 13,232
Removing rear brake hubs
I have a '36 Tudor Sedan with what I believe are '39 juice brakes. The brake switch had been made before I bought the car. I have developed a strange noise at the right rear when the car is moving....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2011, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,243
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2011, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 19,109
Re: Clutch adjustment
Man, you described my problem I have to a T. If the clutch is adjusted so it will release completely, then I get a whurring noise that I assume is the throwout bearing spinning in neutral. If I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-07-2011, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,787
First drive of my '36
After 20 months of work, I took the '36 out today for the first extended drive. My wife followed in the pickup but no help was needed. We drove a total of 23 miles. Motor ran cool (190 degress) and...
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