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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-06-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Removing the dash

Is there a step by step instruction manual for removing the dash of a 1950 Ford Tudor. Also is there step by step procedure for installing a new harness? I have never been so unsure of anything in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2024, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Re: Steering Wheel Nut

Thank you all for the input. I got a jam nut and it fits like it should. That's one more thing out of the way. Thanks again
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Steering Wheel Nut

I bought a steering wheel for my 1950 Ford. When I went to take off the old steering wheel I found that the nut that holds the wheel on was missing. Does anyone know what size the nut is or does...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2024, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 250
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Rewiring headlights on a 1950 Ford Tudor

I am rewiring the headlights on my 1950 Ford. I have the wiring diagram to help me but I have a question. As I removed the old wires, the ground wire was grounded at the wiring block for each...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-27-2024, 06:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Instruments not working

The car run fine. The speedometer works but the instrument gauges ( Bat. fuel, oil pressure) do not work. Could it be a fuse on the ignition under the dash that is blown? Or is it something else? It...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-26-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,206
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Change from 16 inch wheels to 15 inch wheels

I noticed that several people have been asking about changing their wheels from 16 inch to 15 inch. What is the advantage to this change? Thank you
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,425
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Re: Installing a wiring harness

I want to thank everyone for their input on this subject. I am tossing around the idea that I might try to install the harness myself. I am planning to buy the Rebel Universal 6 volt 8 circuit wiring...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-06-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,425
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Re: Installing a wiring harness

The reason I was asking about the cost of having it done was not only that I can't move around very well but because I don't know what I would do if I got the seat removed, tear out the old harness...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-06-2024, 07:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,425
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Installing a wiring harness

I have a 1950 Ford 2 door Deluxe Sedan and want to have a new wiring harness installed in it. I found the Shoebox Ford 6 volt modern Universal wiring harness to be just what I need. However I am an...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-23-2024, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 591
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Pins for holding door and window handles in place

I have a 1950 Ford and the door and window handles are held in place with pins. You can buy the handles but they do not include the pins. What does everyone use for pins. Thank you
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-21-2024, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 426
Posted By Babyboomerboy
making your own body trim clips

I had a 1940 Plymouth that I had repainted. When I got the car back I had all the body trim but I didn't have any clips to use to put the trim on. I ended up getting washers that fit inside the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-12-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 217
Posted By Babyboomerboy
1950 Ford front end springs

Does anyone have a before and after picture of installing MOOG CC850 coil spring set for Ford Aerostar? I am thinking about installing a set to lower my car but if it doesn't look lower I will have...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-31-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,534
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Re: Should I convert from 6 volts to 12 volts

Thanks for all the input. Is there a correct procedure to rewiring a car? Do you remove the dash? I have never replaced a wiring harness before. All I have done is spliced wires into the original...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-29-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 551
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Shoebox door removal help

Heading out to a field that has a 50 ford sitting there with a door I need. What tools should I take to remove the door? I'm sure the hinge screws are rusted. No electrical outlets for any power...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-27-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Need driver door for Ford 2 door sedan

This is the drivers door on my 1950 Ford 2 door sedan. I think it would be better if I got a different door rather than try to patch this one. Someone tried to fill this dent with a lot of bondo and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-26-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 379
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Looking for flathead engine mechanic

I have a clicking sound in my 239 cu. in. Ford engine. I am looking for someone in the southeast Kansas area that might be able to help me fix it. Thank you
Forum: Early V8 01-18-2024, 12:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 116
Posted By Babyboomerboy
WTB 1950 Ford Drivers Door

Looking for a drivers door for a 1950 Ford 2 door sedan. Not one that needs a lot of repairs.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-18-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 508
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Re: What to do with title

Thank you for the information. Glad I ask.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-18-2024, 09:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 508
Posted By Babyboomerboy
What to do with title

I got a title that doesn't match the car I bought. Is it legal to sell this title and what is it worth. It is a title for a 1950 F1 Ford with a V8 motor. Thank you
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-18-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 295
Posted By Babyboomerboy
1950 Ford door

Are the 1949, 1950, and 1951 drivers side doors interchangeable on 2 door sedans? Is the 4 door sedan drivers door interchangeable with sedans also. Thank you
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-11-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 526
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Side molding for 1950 Ford 2 door sedan

When I got my 50 Ford there was no side molding on the car, only the holes. About 50 years ago I had a 50 Ford that I filled the holes and painted to car and was good to go. This time I was...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-09-2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 950
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Re: speedway bullet-style spider cap wheel hub covers

When I clicked on the tool the price it showed was with a set of 4 wheel lug covers.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-09-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 950
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Re: speedway bullet-style spider cap wheel hub covers

Thank you for replying to this post. I went to the web site and see they have a special tool to remove the lug nut covers. I might just make one from a pair of channel locks. Thanks again
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-09-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 950
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Re: speedway bullet-style spider cap wheel hub covers

I finally figured out how to post a picture of the wheel covers that I can't get off. Any help would be appreciated.


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=5806&pictureid=46214
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-09-2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 950
Posted By Babyboomerboy
Re: speedway bullet-style spider cap wheel hub covers

The lug nuts are under the chrome domed nut covers. There is no way to use a socket.



There are no screws holding the covers in place.


Thank you both for relies but someone said I needed a...
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