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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2024, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 165
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Re: Inner glass runs, 39 tudor, source?

Thanks for the reminder, I'll have to call. Their online info gig is really generic.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 165
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Inner glass runs, 39 tudor, source?

I asked this on Jalopy Journal but those sources and ideas have dried up, so here goes...

I need only the vertical slide channels for both front and rear glass in a 39 std tudor with the vent...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-25-2024, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 535
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Re: 1939 Ford Tudor side window

Where did this end up? My suggestion is use the garnish mldg for size.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-15-2022, 12:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,989
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Re: Painting a Dash, Gloss or Satin

A flattened clear will not smudge, and why would you have a fingerprint issue on an instrument panel? It's not a piano...;)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-03-2022, 04:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,204
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Re: The perfect "street engine"

I've always found that the basics will never fail you. Urban legends, old wives tales, "expert" inputs are often the good intentions that pave the road to hell. Basic rule 1 should be make a plan and...
Forum: Early V8 09-24-2022, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,613
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Re: 1934 3W cpe

delivery to Hershey if paid in full.
Forum: Early V8 09-14-2022, 08:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,613
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Re: 1934 3W cpe

Still available, and based on last weekend a real good buy.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-12-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,081
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Re: 10" clutch ID?

This is the place for clutch work.

https://kyclutch.com/

Fast, friendly, knowledgeable. They turned around a 41 Cadillac rebuild and balance in 2 days, $140, yeah shipping is $50 each way, but...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-12-2022, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,490
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Re: How Do You Tighten 8BA Crank Pulley Bolt

I set the impact on low and call it a day. Been doing that for over 40yrs, no worries yet...;)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-12-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,132
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Re: Mecum Auction Dallas

Did anyone have any on site info to share? I was told by only 1 source a lot of the cars were not what they seemed quality-wise. Yes there were some good ones. In my mind be it a Ford or a Ferarri, a...
Forum: Late V8 09-07-2022, 10:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 467
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Forum: Late V8 09-04-2022, 10:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 467
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
NOS 55-60 F-SERIES steering wheel

I don't know why this ad disappears. Trying it again. It's new, PM or text for pics. 275 shipping included.

734 637 1421
Forum: Early V8 06-07-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,613
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Re: 1934 3W cpe

Lots of response but still available. If we keep looking at it we might keep it...:eek:
Forum: Early V8 05-17-2022, 02:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 536
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Re: YC275HP Mallory for 49-53

The new ones are ugly, expensive, need a full recurve.
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Forum: Early V8 05-09-2022, 08:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 536
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
YC275HP Mallory for 49-53

As the title says the "right" Mallory dual point for a late flatty. Clean, weights are loose and go full advance, no gear, rotor and cap nice, a chip at 1 clip notch but still holds very tight,...
Forum: Early V8 04-08-2022, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,613
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Forum: Early V8 04-08-2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,613
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Re: 1934 3W cpe

Pic problems...
Forum: Early V8 04-08-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,613
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
1934 3W cpe

This is a lovely older restoration done with good stuff. The paint is about 8.5-9 outta 10. Sheetmetal is unreal, what we dream of. Interior is gorgeous as are the gauges and chrome/stainless. Grille...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2022, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 784
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Re: pic request 39 ford cigar lighter

Yup, I see it. I only want the hole filled proper, don't care if i ever use either. excellent, now I know...thank you.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2022, 05:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,987
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Re: MIG welder experts

Old tricks that worked for me. .030 wire? Run it thru an .035 tip. .023? Run it thru an .030. Make sure you use the nonstick spray or nozzle dip. Works for me. I still use the .023 tip when I do...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 784
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Re: pic request 39 ford cigar lighter

Excellent, thank you. That was fast too...;)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 784
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
pic request 39 ford cigar lighter

I have several styles of lighter but nothing that takes the 39 style knob. I'd love to see pictures of one or three. At least I'll know what I'm looking for. Net search is not worth the time. How...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-22-2022, 05:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,442
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Re: Rear shock mount for a banjo rear

There's 1 issue adding them to 37-40 style cars. The upper crossmember where mounting stud goes, it's not plumb. It tips back following the kick up in the frame. This effectively swings the bottom of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2021, 11:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,628
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Re: New to painting questions

Just to clarify, 50 years at the finishing end of this game.

Temper your worries a bit. The biggest enemy for the DIY finisher is thinking the job is akin to launching a space shuttle. Relax and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,289
Posted By theHIGHLANDER
Re: dist quick question

Call em "Try-focals"...:eek:

Like that new over the counter pain med, Trianopin. By the time you get the cap off your headache is gone:D:D
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