Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,613
Re: Where’s my water going?
I installed a 2 lb. check valve at the end of the overflow tube that I purchased from Skip Haney in Punta Gorda, FL. Worked great to keep the water in the radiator. Someone here will give you Skips...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2024, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 352
Re: Engine pan ID
I'm thinking a driver's side pan because of the recess w/drain hole for the steering column. Don't know the year.
Pat
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2024, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,654
Re: Dash color
I agree with 38 coupe. The Deluxe models also had 2 horns while the standard had only one. Appears to be a nice car.
Pat
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,583
Re: Lowering the front of my '49 coupe
My '51 has a GM box and pump. Not certain of the years. I am away from my car and will be until the middle of April. I do know that it is quite crowded up front with the car being lowered a good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2024, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 489
Re: 1932 Ford Battery
Ken, I rather suspect that it is just the difference in manufacturing. Perhaps the red cap batteries were meant for a tractor? Mine all had black caps.
As a side note: Back in the day red caps...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2024, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 527
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2024, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 2,253
Views: 382,137
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2024, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,838
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2024, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 703
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2023, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,240
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2023, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,799
Re: adding electric fuel pump
No need to empty the tank. When you make the cut in the fuel line....have a pan or jar ready to catch the existing fuel in the line. Usually around a pint or so. Be certain to check the size of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2023, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 581
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2023, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 6,314
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2023, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 687
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2023, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 575
Re: Gas Spillage
Tubman is correct....don't put so darn much gas in the tank! LOL! My '40 convertible did the same thing. When I heard the bubbles...I stopped!
Stay Safe,
Pat
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2023, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 880
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2023, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 998
Re: 1932 floor board sealer
I agree with DavidG. I purchased a new set of floorboards from Roy Naswics (RIP) years ago and he also recommended the Minwax ebony stain. Had to use 2 or 3 coats to achieve the darker desired...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2023, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 4,445
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2023, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,978
Re: Cast iron Fenton headers
I have NOS Fenton headers, heads, & intake on my '51 Victoria. The gentleman I purchased the car from had saved them for many years in the boxes until he found the right car to use them on.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-10-2023, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 850
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2023, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,834
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2023, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 850
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2023, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 850
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2023, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,583
Re: Lowering the front of my '49 coupe
I finally received information from the previous owner of my '51 Victoria and they have indicated that my dropped spindles are most likely Fatman 2" drop.
Stay Safe,
Pat
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2023, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 850
Re: 1950 Shoebox Trunk Latch Strike
Rockabilly, I have taken pictures of my '50 Ford trunk latch. Now I am waiting for Spectrum to repair the email website so I can post. If you want, you can pm me with your cell phone number and I...
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