Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2024, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 419
Re: 53 convert
It might take a while to find one, but they do come up from time to time. Good luck
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,209
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 419
Re: 53 convert
This is what you are looking for. Good luck, they are one of the hardest pars to find, if you own a convertible. The are made out of pot metal, and are very brittle and break very easily, if you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2024, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 707
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2024, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 707
Re: Flathead 8 and power brakes.
This is how mine is routed, from the back the manifold, to the booster, on my 53' Merc, with a check valve at the booster. The last picture shows the hose coming from the vacuum tank mounted under...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2024, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 707
Re: Flathead 8 and power brakes.
Yours is a 48' engine and mine is s 53', but yes the flathead provides enough vacuum for a power brake system. Mine is a factory Treadle-Vac, power brake booster, with a factory vacuum tank, under...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,403
Re: Florida Drivers
As it turns out, years later, the insurance company recovered the bike and refunded my deductible. I wanted the bike, but it was already sold for salvage. I have always kept my motorcycle endorsement...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,403
Re: Florida Drivers
JayJay and fried okra,
Not to hijack the post, but since I finished my 53' Merc, I was looking for a project. Back in 1970 I had recently returned from Nam and decided I needed a motorcycle. I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-28-2024, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,079
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2024, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 317
Re: 1953 Mercury Paint Source
They matched my Yosemite Yellow on my 53'
https://www.autocolorlibrary.com/products/restoration-shop-custom-paint-yosemite-yellow?_pos=1&_sid=b1cc8a2ef&_ss=r&variant=31697442897955
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2024, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 702
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 631
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2024, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 210
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-23-2024, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 414
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2024, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,919
Re: LED bulbs
My latest project is a 1970 Triumph Bonneville motorcycle. It is 12 volt, but it is also POS ground. So I will hopefully be able to get LED's for it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2024, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,041
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-13-2024, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 698
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2024, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,041
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2024, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,919
Re: LED bulbs
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2024, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,443
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2024, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,443
Re: Oil canister for EAB 52 Ford
Actually I use an old Turkey baster to suck out the remaining oil in the filter housing/canister. Then take paper towels and wipe the rest out.
The bolts that hold the oil filter housing/canister...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2024, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 989
Re: Best Electric Fuel Pump?
Bottom line, the company went bankrupt and the company that bought them is not making them anymore.
2 prior post that explain the situation:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2024, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 989
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-01-2024, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 698
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2024, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 650
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