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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2024, 10:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 684
Posted By Newc
Re: Anybody use "Ezsteer" P/S conversion from Ebay?

There were some parts no longer available for that unit.' Shoebox' knows about this situation. Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 339
Posted By Newc
Re: Frame vin

I use white chaulk, then wipe off frame. Chaulk stays in numbers-had to teach the DMV this trick. Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By Newc
Re: 34 Pickup hood

NO; the side hinges are each 1/4" separate rods. The center hinge is part of one side of the hood. It's a pain, cause only one side at a time should be raised to service the engine. Only 33/34...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,942
Posted By Newc
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

Drove 60 miles to looook at a Free pile of mechanical parts, then drove home. Just not worth messing with 5 pallets of mechanicals. Even a Y block 292" Trk 4 speed too. Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2024, 08:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 879
Posted By Newc
Re: What wheels are these?

Wheel Smith ??? ridge around hub cap. ?? Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2024, 11:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 259
Posted By Newc
Re: Blitz

My 'Blitz' problem is the wiring. '42 F30 cab 13 style. Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 865
Posted By Newc
Re: Annual MONSTER Swap Portland, Or

That idea was officially discussed at a meeting Monday- may happen since 'out of Staters' leave late Sat. Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-09-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 865
Posted By Newc
Re: Annual MONSTER Swap Portland, Or

I worked the 'Parts Pickup' Friday PM. Constant full loads going out on 'OUT of State' vehicles! Lots of Idaho, Washington and British Columbia vehicles. Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-08-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 325
Posted By Newc
Re: 2 sp fordomatic

My problem was the 1st/reverse band worn out. Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-08-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,130
Posted By Newc
Re: Skip Haney

Frequent problem in this 'hobby', NO apprentists to take over. Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-07-2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 953
Posted By Newc
Re: Molded vs. Woven linings

On HAMB right now , there is a set of woven linings For Sale. Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-06-2024, 08:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 125
Posted By Newc
33/34 Commercial Dash light fixture and switch

Scrounged up the original set-up. Not very complicated, the light bracket is grounded by the center dash screw. No 'D' nut in the body- 'D'[swedged cage ] nut is in the light bracket, which goes...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-06-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 273
Posted By Newc
Re: 1934 Closed Car Window Crank Handle

Vintique has their Semi truck/trailer in the A building at the Portland Swap right Now. Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2024, 08:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 865
Posted By Newc
Annual MONSTER Swap Portland, Or

Double Swap now going on in N. Portland , Or I work it tomorrow and then head home. Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 274
Posted By Newc
Re: Floor board clinch nuts

antique hardware stores have them. My Dad's old cans are full of them. antique furniture also uses them. Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-31-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,089
Posted By Newc
Re: Powder coat VS paint for wheels

Note: The lug nuts contact surface prefers to be bare steel to bare steel. Excessive coatings there can lead to a loose wheel. Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-30-2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 329
Posted By Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-29-2024, 09:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 313
Posted By Newc
33/34 commercial Dash lite and switch

40-13470 switch and light bracket, ever reproduced? Availabity? Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-28-2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 195
Posted By Newc
Re: '34 Commercial photos in V8 book

Found several good commercial photos in the restoration book Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-28-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 770
Posted By Newc
Re: Problem starting car after sitting idle for 2 days

Check the drain plug under the float? There should be check valves in the pump. ? Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-28-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 195
Posted By Newc
'34 Commercial photos in V8 book

Found some good '34 Commercial Cab interior photos in the Old 33/34 restoration guide book. Pages 7/17 ;6/16 maybe more? Good commercial photos are needed. Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-28-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 683
Posted By Newc
Re: Early '32 up DASH KNOBS ???? vanished????

Found ! Old inventory lots, but no commercial '34 mahogany color. Now have 7 sets from 2002 mfgr dates. Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-27-2024, 10:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 891
Posted By Newc
Re: rear drum studs

Fit by bolt circle is the same, But the studs can be tooo short for some wheels. My forty with post war 15" had only half the threads used in the lug nuts. Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-27-2024, 05:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 891
Posted By Newc
Re: rear drum studs

There are Wheel differences as to lug holes ! Innies vs outies, pre war vs post war. If lug nut only uses half of its threads, you will see the difference in length. Newc
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-26-2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 896
Posted By Newc
Re: Change from 16 inch wheels to 15 inch wheels

Watch for the 'short' lug studs of pre-war hubs. My forty's 15" rims had only Half a lug nut used!! 'Innie' lug hole VS 'outie' lug holes in the wheels. Newc
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