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The Ford Barn https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/ This is a forum dedicated to preservation of early Ford Automobiles. en Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:33:28 GMT vBulletin 60 https://fordbarn.com/forum/hamb/misc/rss.jpg The Ford Barn https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/ 1931 Slant Window Drivers Door Spring Position https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357977&goto=newpost Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:47:34 GMT Hello everyone, On a ‘31 slant window door latch (and maybe others) there is a spring that goes behind the door handle. When it is missing the... Hello everyone,

On a ‘31 slant window door latch (and maybe others) there is a spring that goes behind the door handle. When it is missing the door tends to lock itself when you shut the door. It looks like it can go in 1 of 2 ways.. with the spring coming out the front or the latch, or out the rear of the latch.

It looks like there should be springs in all 4 doors; if so, all of mine are broken and missing. For a given location in the car, how do you know which way the spring should be installed?

Attached is a picture of a door latch that could go in the drivers door. Based on this picture, is the spring installed correctly assuming the position is the front drivers side door.. aka the drivers door. Or is it backwards?

Appreciate any feedback and thanks in advance.

Brian

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]]> Model A (1928-31) Stage1gs https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357977 Stromberg 97 Winter/Summer settings https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357976&goto=newpost Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:22:14 GMT My '35 fordor has a good '39 24 stud motor with a nice running Stromberg 97. I only recently noticed that the accelerator pump linkage is in the Winter position. I understand this gives the pump a slightly longer stroke, thus delivering a little more fuel. I've had this car 3 years and never changed it to the Summer position. The car runs fine year round and only gets ethanol free gas.

Do you guys change the linkage position as the season changes? Do you notice any difference in performance or economy? Really just wondering if there is a good reason to change it. Today's gas is much different from that available in the 1930s.

Thoughts? ]]> Early V8 (1932-53) ndnchf https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357976 57 y block https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357975&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:53:36 GMT Anyone have a picture of puller for crankshaft balancer? The pulleys are riveted on and a standard puller no work Thanks Anyone have a picture of puller for crankshaft balancer? The pulleys are riveted on and a standard puller no work
Thanks ]]> Late V8 (1954+) Randall https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357975 16 x 5 ford rim https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357974&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:40:06 GMT Looking for a 16 x 5 x 5.5 straight wheel in good condition. Looking for a 16 x 5 x 5.5 straight wheel in good condition. ]]> Early V8 34ratrodder https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357974 Classtique Upholstery Car Show in 1 week https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357973&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:40:04 GMT The Classtique Upholstery Car Show is next Wednesday. Hundreds of people are expected, so please bring a car to show. Mike Francis Classtique... The Classtique Upholstery Car Show is next Wednesday. Hundreds of people are expected, so please bring a car to show.

Mike Francis
Classtique Upholstery

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]]> Model A (1928-31) Upholstery Mike https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357973 Rear Axle Carrier Bearings https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357972&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:39:11 GMT 32-6 Rear Axle Bearings, most common replacement is Tinken Part No. 22168 it replaces Ford 18-4221, I need a pair of the tapered bearing only, not... 32-6 Rear Axle Bearings, most common replacement is Tinken Part No. 22168 it replaces Ford 18-4221, I need a pair of the tapered bearing only, not the race. Thanks. ]]> Early V8 TFB https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357972 VIN or serial number location - 47 ford https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357971&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:14:49 GMT Hey!

I need to get a VIN inspection by the DMV to transfer the title into state. Pain in the ass.

I've been looking to figure out where the Serial Number could be, but I can't find it no matter how hard I look. I've seen other posts saying "Near the steering box" but I actually don't know what a steering box is.

There's a small placard on the firewall (engine side) but I don't see a serial number there, just patent numbers.

Is there a way to get to the number without taking half the car apart? ]]> Early V8 (1932-53) Squadron https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357971 Flathead distributors https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357970&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:44:15 GMT 3 Ford distributors that are looking for a home, Free just pay shipping. 3 Ford distributors that are looking for a home, Free just pay shipping. ]]> Early V8 Lloyd Bonzo https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357970 Running board brackets https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357969&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:33:18 GMT Two 1954 pickup running board brackets like new $25.00 each +shipping and one 1953 panel truck running board bracket w/surface rust no rot $25.00... Two 1954 pickup running board brackets like new $25.00 each +shipping and one 1953 panel truck running board bracket w/surface rust no rot $25.00 +shipping. any questions call me @989-366-6614 ]]> Late V8 Lloyd Bonzo https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357969 Wanted 1932 Ford Floor Board https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357968&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:11:35 GMT Wanted 1932 Ford floor board. Wanted 1932 Ford floor board. ]]> Early V8 LPTIMOS https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357968 identify arm perhaps? https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357967&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:54:56 GMT Any idea what this is for? Thanks guys. Any idea what this is for?

Thanks guys.

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]]> Model A (1928-31) Kube https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357967 Rollerlifters https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357966&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:31:06 GMT I know a few had used roller lifters but I'm not shore if Crower or Jesel today make it ( if so special order )
I has seen own made in a bronze bushing with keyslots to Ford FH.
I don't know if Navarro had them in the late 40's (?)
But I'll also seen radial grinded lifters.
I will use std 8BA +40 grams lifters on my Potvin 425 cam but I has another project that can be cool use that roller design ( no racing just fun mechanical stuff )

Ideas on that.

-I seek a 32 core 425 cam, so if anyone has one 'over' I'm ready. ]]> Early V8 (1932-53) 3W Hank https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357966 <![CDATA[Transport for seat & frame]]> https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357965&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:13:55 GMT Looking for transport for a seat & frame to Prescott Az area. 507 456 1841. ]]> Early V8 34ratrodder https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357965 OT: 1935 Richardo and a two stoke Spitfire engine https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357964&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:04:14 GMT "What Ricardo and the Rolls-Royce team under project engineer Harry Wood and chief designer Eddie Gass produced between 1937 and 1945 was an engine that rewrote what was theoretically possible from a reciprocating piston powerplant"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYAAGaVVgXQ ]]> Model A (1928-31) updraught https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357964 MAFCA Meet in Pendleton https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357963&goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:13:42 GMT Ford Barn Gathering in Pendleton Monday evening at 6:00 20 + Ford Barn posters met at John’s Pizza. We were able to meet in person several of our... Ford Barn Gathering in Pendleton
Monday evening at 6:00 20 + Ford Barn posters met at John’s Pizza. We were able to meet in person several of our friends on Ford Barn. After about 1-1/4 hours, I stood up and had everyone stand up and introduce themselves and tell the group what their Ford Barn name was. I also took a picture of the group.

Today, Tuesday, there was vehicle judging and fashion judging. The vehicle judging had everything from a 12/27 coupe to a 12/31 small Mail Truck. There were 8 vehicles in Fine point, 3 in Touring class, and 4 in modified.

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