Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2025, 11:22 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2025, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,937
Re: Memorial Day Weekend...
I didn't know that and I was stationed on Ford Island in the early 70s. To all who served:
Thank You for your service!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2025, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,766
Re: Holley 94 power valve
Charlie Price in Fl has modern holley power valves that are machined to seat(with gasket) in 94 carbs and have a full selection of what you need by idle vac./2 method.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2025, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,599
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2025, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 19,567
Re: Now it's junk from Carpenter!
I can answer this: it will be like it was in 1962 when I bought my '40 coupe. I searched wrecking yards for better parts . Good rubber on running boards was always hard to find along with hood latch...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2025, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,115
Re: T170 help
I agree with 38 coupe on your current combo; if your engine is stock in good repair you should be fine on flat ground (where you live). With the T170, you can drop out of O.D. on a hill and not lug ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2025, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 25,403
Re: Ol' Ron
I read his book several times and enjoyed his posts... even his spelling. I never met him but I will miss him.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2025, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,585
Re: 41 Ford pickup lower door hinge repair
If you are talking about the part of the hinge that is attached to the door, the hinge is riveted to a support behind the outside metal; these rivets "pull out" or come loose from rust so the hinge...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2025, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,550
Re: '40 Ford Dome Light order
Looking at the assembly, I don't think it has any choice. The socket+ bulb base occupies more space than the bulb. You might get more reflection if you used the fake chrome paint on the inside of he ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2025, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,014
Re: value of my 1940 pickup
My post of $8000 for your project probably seems extreme; however I'm struggling with a '41 project that turned out to be a POS even through I drove it for more than a season. Here is a link to my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2025, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,014
Re: value of my 1940 pickup
Even with the wrong bed and rear fenders, as long as the cab floor and "a" pillars are solid and it has a good frame. $8000.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2024, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 791
Re: Temperature sender question -`1940
Yes, it should. If you assume the engine has 2 identical water pumps, then the flow should be equal and the single core or split core shouldn't matter because the top and bottom tanks allow some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2024, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 791
Re: Temperature sender question -`1940
I think it started with the 8ba. The pass side was the sender for the instrument panel but it went through the drivers side "switch", which above a certain water temp. would open and I think the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2024, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,291
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2024, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,030
Re: '41 p/u front fender pictures
You were correct about the fender looking wrong. I had the little "L" bracket on wrong. When I turned it end for end the back moved away from the door opening and the whole fender moved up slightly.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2024, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: '41 p/u front fender pictures
Thanks, Kube. You sure do nice work. Does the front fender attach to the lowest of the 3 holes along the curved section of the cowl?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2024, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,030
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2024, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,030
Re: '41 p/u front fender pictures
The bottom most bolt hole in my fender looks factory punched, but the one higher up appears home made and there is no reinforcement or cage nut or anything. There is a slight pad in the fender flange...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2024, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,030
Re: '41 p/u front fender pictures
I wondered about the running board deal and am installing my boards on my frame and bolting up the fenders to the boards and bolting the inner fender to the "yoke" in front.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2024, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 10
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'41 p/u front fender pictures
I am in the process of fitting patch panels and since the the "A" pillars were rusted off just below the bottom hinge, the lowest fender mount hole is gone and I'm trying to use the upper 2 fender...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2024, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 692
Re: starting problems
With a new fuel pump on my 59A ,I had a tiny "weep" of gas. The outside of the glass bowl was wet. After diss-assembly and careful inspection I found the screen at the top of the bowl was thicker and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2024, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Pondering trying to sell my 36 pick up
When you post it take as many pictures as you can; underneath the truck ,inside of the bed ,etc..The potential buyer may have a long drive,so entice him to make it. Also list all the main components...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2024, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,320
Re: 40'Radiator
Custom Auto Radiator in New Jersey will build you an exact replacement and probably offers an "as original" in stock. https://www.customautoradiator.com/1940-ford-deluxe/
I also used the original...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,043
Re: 37 coupe RTS T-170 swap!
My mounting concept very similar to yours; your fabrication is cleaner and more elegant. I really like it. Well done.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,043
Re: 37 coupe RTS T-170 swap!
The Maveric above looks like a good choice .
I looked at trimming the torque box up to clear the tail shaft and keep the wishbone mount. I didn't like what I saw so I removed it completely and...
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