Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2013, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 275
Re: Yet another horn rod question
Dunno if it qualifies as a trick, but we used two needlenose pliers.
After placing the larger u-shaped clip over the spring, we put the needle nose on either side of the bottom of the clip and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2013, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,304
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2013, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 275
Re: Yet another horn rod question
We swapped out the '36 Column for a '37.
Fitting the horn rod took about two hours! It had a slight bend, and some crud and hardened grease. We cleaned everything up really well. We also took...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2013, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 995
Re: good idle...no rpm
>>>I have a new Crab distributor when you set the timing, you simply loosen the screw on the side of the crab and move the little metal plate up to retard or down to advance correct?
Is that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2013, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 638
Re: chrome plating question
People normally can have different experiences with different companies.
I and three of my friends have used Librandi's with good success. They are businesslike and adhered to the estimated...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2013, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 411
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2013, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 559
Re: Bumper jack handle
Hmmmm,
That style jack handle has probably been a murder weapon more than any other part on the FH Ford.<grin>
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2013, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 411
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2013, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 341
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2013, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 474
Re: Vacuum testing questions, stock 21 stud
The reason for the test was to use the vacuum gauge to set the initial timing at idle.
We understand the way to do this is hook up the gauge and move the set screw on the side of the distributor...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2013, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 298
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2013, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,248
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2013, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 2,838
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Forum: Early V8
04-05-2013, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 444
Re: 1936 Ford Cabriolet T-Shirt P-38
Nice design but "Django Studios" overwhelms the rest - I would buy one if the commercial part of the design was not so prominent.
I'm just saying.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2013, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 137
Re: Word game
There are a few puzzle generators on the web.
Here is one I turned up with a quick search - there may be better ones.
http://en.puzzle-maker.com/wordsearch_Entry.cgi
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2013, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 929
Views: 83,287
Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour
<revealing deep dark secret about self>
Well I really do admire the classic cars of the 30's; Packards, Auburns, Pierces, DuPonts, Marmons, Duesenbergs Voisins, Hispano Suiza etc. They represent...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2013, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 929
Views: 83,287
Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour
I _thought_ I saw it in an early version of the catalog, but it was not in the final printed one. Lots of things happen that we are shielded from in the high end of the collector car world. Thank...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2013, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 929
Views: 83,287
Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour
Vic,
Just curious about the red/red Lincoln Phaeton (being looked at by two guys in jackets).
It was in the car corral @ Hershey this fall. Really a beautiful restoration, though I understand...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2013, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 399
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2013, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,106
Re: Speedometer Repair
I had good luck with Bill Heideman 937 492 7800 on rebuilding a '36 speedo. Nice to deal with.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2013, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 750
Re: 1936 ford fuel gauge hook up?
>>>and if it reads full instead of empty, or vice versa, reverse the wires.....Mike
No No No, please don't do that.
Here's the scoop:
Looking at the gauge as it mounts in the dash, the power...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2013, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 3,969
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2013, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 389
Re: Handcranking a '33 V8
I've cranked a lot of Model T's in my day. Just want to clearly explain how you go about grasping the crank to avoid injury.
Make sure car is in neutral and brakes applied.
Switch on.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2013, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 731
Re: 6 volt battery question
Most important in using the 6v system is to make sure all connections are CLEAN, SHINY and TIGHT!!!. Especially the grounds. Go over each one, with special attention to where the 6v positive cable...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2013, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 304
Re: 35 gas filler neck
When assembling, I recommend copious uses of lubricant on the threads, they are so small in contrast to the diameter. Never-seize is what we used. We used a 'normal' amount and it took the last bit...
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