Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2019, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-28-2019, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,976
Re: 1948 Ford F1 Metal Bed Question
My metal-over-wood bed was pretty much non-existent when I did my bed so I cant help with rivets, but I believe there are a few places that make a kit to replace with wood. I'm fairly certain...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2019, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 11,247
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2019, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 11,247
Re: Muffler review
Smithy's are junk. Nothing like the originals. Mine rotted out to I put a pair of Thrush Cherry Bombs on it. A little louder, but sound ok. Not raspy like I remember them being on overheads.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2019, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,959
Re: 4 speed to 3 speed swap in a 1948 F1
Technically, yes.
4 spd and 3 spd heavy duty are interchangeable. 3 spd light duty is essentially a 39 ford toploader converted to open drive. There is a different driveshaft yoke needed to make...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2019, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,909
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2019, 04:26 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,757
Re: 49 f1 PU T5
He will. Stock Borg Warner crash box 4 spd is the same case as the HD 3 speed
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2019, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,757
Re: 49 f1 PU T5
If you go with a T5, you can probably keep your stock rear. 9 inch rear from 57-72 F100 are the easiest to swap in as they are the same width and spring perches are in the right spot. 78 ford rear is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2019, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,757
Re: 49 f1 PU T5
Unlike the guy above me, I’ll try to be more helpful. Yes it’s possible to go 70 in overdrive. What rear gear ratio do you have/want. You will need to cut the crossmember as the T5 is longer. Many...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2019, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 96
Views: 25,411
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2018, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,277
Re: 8BA head studs leaking
I do 2 or 3 at a time until I've got all 24 on a side done. Make sure you drain the coolant out and that the threads are dry or else it wont seal properly. Use a liberal amount of Permatex #2 and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2018, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,289
Re: F-1 steering wheel
Drill and tap it!!!!
I replaced my stock wheel with a '49 passenger wheel a few months ago. I had no holes and it was an absolute nightmare. I should have tapped it right off the bat.
Not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2018, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,307
Re: fresh air hose to heater on F1
I got one for mine a few years back...can't remember where unfortunately, but I seem to remember it being 55-57 T-bird. Not OEM, but "close enough". May want to search on that.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2018, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 8,375
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2018, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 225
Views: 84,716
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-29-2017, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 9,063
Re: Overheating 8ba
What kind of heads are you running? Did you re-torque after a few heat cycles? I put aluminum heads on my 8BA and it got hot a few times during break in because exhaust heat was making it's way into...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2017, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,993
Re: 48 F-1 running board configuration
I had those boards on my 48, but unfortunately non-salvageable. My guess is that the change was made in late 50 or '51 to accommodate for the US Gov's steel needs during the Korean Conflict. Total...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2017, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,901
Re: Lacquer over Epoxy Primer????
I like PPG products. You have to decide what your top coat will be comprised of. Single-stage urethane is a nice, modern alternative, although the isocynates within are harmful if you don't have the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2017, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,660
Re: 52 F1 leaf spring
311744 here's my truck with the springs. Was 17.5" inches from the ground to the top of the front bumper, now it's just under 16"
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2017, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,660
Re: 52 F1 leaf spring
I just did this over the weekend on my '48.
LMC is just re-selling Posie's Dual Flex Springs. You can get them cheaper through SPeedway motors.
I bought the shackle kit from Dennis Carpenter to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2016, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,390
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2016, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,005
Re: 49-53 Water Outlet/Thermostat Gasket
Another vote for stickies. Nothing more infuriating than having your t-stat drop down at the last second because you're trying to finagle everything together holding the gasket on with the bolt...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2016, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,819
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2016, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,501
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2016, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,501
Re: 1950 8BA Rebuild Questions
I'll try to help. I built a 258" Flathead 8BA for my '48 F1
1.) I had hardened put in. Necessary? Not sure, but it didn't cost much for peace of mind
2.) I used Egge 4 ring pistons. Do you have...
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