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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 154
Posted By rockfla
Re: 33 turn signals

Yep, trafficators. "Mostly" a "Euro" thing!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 154
Posted By rockfla
Re: 33 turn signals

We used the cowl lights on our 32, In conjunction with the trafficators
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 12:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 265
Posted By rockfla
Re: Was at the Gilmore last week

The final whip of the dead horse, The first - The "FIRST" Model A....two, three and four hold a special place for me as this car was built here locally by a good friend who passed several years ago,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 11:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 265
Posted By rockfla
Re: Was at the Gilmore last week

Somehow this didn't make above, amazing what lighting does for the hue and chroma of the paint.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 11:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 265
Posted By rockfla
Re: Was at the Gilmore last week

542383

542384

542385I was at the Gilmore a little shy of a year ago with the Grand National..
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-08-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 236
Posted By rockfla
Re: 1940 Deluxe, Fuel pump issue and right side rearview mirror

The "running" problem you have described could be a multitude of answers and or a multitude of a combination of issues. 1) Pictures are a deal changer and allows a lot of very knowledgeable guys the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-06-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 588
Posted By rockfla
Re: Model B Ford 4 cylinder identification

I stand corrected then!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-06-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 588
Posted By rockfla
Re: Model B Ford 4 cylinder identification

Sorry but I don't have a picture of the standard B crank compared to a counterweighted counterpart, ALL I have is a B crank (left) compared to an A crank (right). I would "think" the drill holes on...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-06-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 588
Posted By rockfla
Re: Model B Ford 4 cylinder identification

32 4cyl engines started at 5.000,000. and the Decermber ending log number was 5.179,579. Jan 1933 started with 5,179,580 and ended in December log #5,263,534. 1934 was starting 5,263,535 to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-04-2024, 02:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By rockfla
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-04-2024, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By rockfla
Anyone else had this issue

Bought a head stud set and one of the “short” head studs on each side of the block is shorter than all the rest and does not allow for full thread engagement of the hex nut? ALL the other studs are...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-02-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,170
Posted By rockfla
Re: Changing of the Guard. A new breed of car nuts.

OR.....the ones that "have" extra parts be more "realistic" about the current climate....FOR example Ford/Mercury Hub caps......They were "only" offered for three weeks of production......SO....the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 543
Posted By rockfla
Re: Old brazed repairs on a 21 stud

Nope, but as I said and B&S.....IF there are cracks else where then all the other work exploring the repairs most likely would be worthless. Its best to have the block cleaned before its pressure...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 543
Posted By rockfla
Re: Old brazed repairs on a 21 stud

A good cleaning and pressure testing would be the starting point for me BEFORE you ask the questions you just asked.....Pressure testing "might" answer a lot "before" you even have to ask. JMO
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,116
Posted By rockfla
Re: Does this look to be enough clearance? OR too much?

Thank you Pete, great work as always!!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,116
Posted By rockfla
Re: Does this look to be enough clearance? OR too much?

Here is the mod on the oil pick-up tube and thanks to Ken in Alabama the "extention" of the tube itself!!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,772
Posted By rockfla
Re: 33-34 restoration guide.

Silverton Ford


Follow Ebay or the SWAP meet section here on the Barn......ALTHOUGH here on the barn they don't last long at all!!!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 944
Posted By rockfla
Re: Merc 1939 axle in a 32 frame need help with torque tube lenght

Mart
I "think"??? Through 41. I have the torque tube and shaft and ring gear I picked up out of a 40 Mercury that is one piece.....SO at least through 40.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,269
Posted By rockfla
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

Thank you Mart, I had a great "teacher/example" to follow!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 944
Posted By rockfla
Re: Merc 1939 axle in a 32 frame need help with torque tube lenght

Seth
Not trying to be an antagonist or smart donkey here BUT I am STILL trying to figure out......"IF" he already "have a complete 39 Mercury axle", why did he need the torque tube measurement,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,269
Posted By rockfla
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

I made this template for an oil pump so that I can fit, clearance and modify the baffle of an early oil pan with an 8BA pump.....Thanks to "Mart" here on the "Barn" for the idea!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-26-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,116
Posted By rockfla
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-26-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,116
Posted By rockfla
Re: Does this look to be enough clearance? OR too much?

Thanks for that visual, I can fix that too, now that I know!!!!! I've got extra tube... I'll post pictures when I am done!!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-26-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,666
Posted By rockfla
Re: '34 Truck comes to live with it's brother.

How cool is that!!!!! Exceptional pictures.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-26-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 944
Posted By rockfla
Re: Merc 1939 axle in a 32 frame need help with torque tube lenght

Pete
IF memory serves me right, you should see the 4" added splice part to the torque tube somewhere just "AFT"??? of where the rear radius rods attach or right at that spot
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