Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2026, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,353
Re: Are my spri gs worn out?
Just went through this on my '36 pickup, which has a stock suspension pretty much identical to the cars. Original front spring lost its arch on one side. After consideration including possible...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2026, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 114
Views: 14,485
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2025, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 638
Re: Shock rebuilder
The spring keeps the suspension within a designed height (+/-) specification.
OK that makes sense. I think my issue is that the passenger side of the spring has lost it's arch, allowing the shock...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2025, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 638
Re: Shock rebuilder
Thanks all, I will certainly send the bad shock to Andy Falandes.
Any thoughts on my second question, as to what constrains the front suspension on a '36 (or any similar transverse spring front...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-15-2025, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 638
Shock rebuilder
Who is the current "go-to" guy for lever shock rebuilding? I've seen the name Andy Falandes highly recommended several times, is he still actively doing this? One front shock on my '36 pickup is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-24-2025, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 647
Re: Question for suspension/spring experts
Lawrie, that's good to know-Mike from Eaton Spring told me 4 weeks lead time. RalphG, I did find several local places that do re-arching, but I think I'll try to go "new" if possible-I'd really like...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-23-2025, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 647
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2025, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 647
Question for suspension/spring experts
The front spring on my '36 pickup, which is stock, has lost its arch on one side, and is drooping pretty severely. This is a used spring I got to replace the original spring, which had one leaf...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2025, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,328
Re: Hammered alxe shafts - repairable?
Having lost the rear wheel off our '65 Mustang on the Golden Gate Bridge many years ago at speed (during rush hour) I can assure you it is a very scary and unpleasant experience. Replace the axles....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2025, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 794
Re: Rattles and bangs and wind noise
"Rattles and bangs and wind noises"
That's so passengers can tell they're not riding in a 2025 Toyota Tacoma. I put a warning label on my '36 pickup for that same purpose-don't want any confusion-
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2025, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,953
Re: SOLD notices ???? Don't see any/many
To my mind, the amount of enjoyment you get from your classic car is inversely proportional to the amount of time you spend worrying how much you'll get if you sell it. I overpaid when I bought my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2025, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,766
Re: Oil transfer - recommendations?
I use a pressure setup-got tired of using the hand pump (as shown in the above post) while lying under jack stands. Made from a garden sprayer, some 3/8 tubing and a shut off valve, just pressurize...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2025, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,652
Re: Techno-Source-Flathead-Ford
will the next generation love and cherish the machines we have preserved (or reinvented) from the past with the same passion?
I had the pleasure of teaching a young woman (granddaughter of a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2025, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 577
Views: 232,811
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2025, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 743
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2025, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 8,947
Re: Who Drove their Ford Today?
Beautiful 80 mile drive in western Marin County today (just north of the Golden Gate Bridge)-this view is on Lucas Valley Road overlooking Lucas Valley, very near Skywalker Ranch (of George Lucas...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2025, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,012
Academy of Art auto collection auction in SF
The Academy of Art auto collection is being auctioned in SF on February 15, over 100 spectacular cars, all at no reserve including a number of beautiful pre-war Fords (plus quite a few coach-built...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2025, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,075
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2025, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,075
Re: Under floor Master Cylinder Brake Bleeding
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned using a pressure bleeder, such as the one by Motive Power-fast, easy, efficient and does a great job getting air out of even difficult setups. My '36 is converted...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2025, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 10,344
Re: Things I should Know-long trip planned
My '36 pickup has a 221 cu in poured bearing motor similar to what would be stock in your '34, I routinely drive 100-200 miles without any concerns, the truck has a 3.78 rear end and is happy at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2024, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 4,003
Re: OT: dental torque
Tom, I tracked down your post from February, your '37 is a beauty-definitely my favorite 30's flathead sedan model. GB, your contraption looks positively lethal-I understand your wife's hesitation!...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2024, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 4,003
Re: OT: dental torque
Tom, sure sounds like you've had a nice bunch of bikes and cars! I understand about the Kawi 900's, my son bought a Honda Hornet 919 a few years bike, I rode it for 5 minutes and gave him my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2024, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 4,003
Re: OT: dental torque
Tom, I've enjoyed riding with my younger boy too-he stopped when he had kids (now 4 and 6) but I kept his bike for him, a CB750 Nighthawk-I refurbished it last year and put it in the "rotation" with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2024, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 4,003
Re: OT: dental torque
Tom, you're welcome. It's always difficult when there's a divergence of opinion. Perhaps you could ask your primary to query an infectious disease (ID) specialist for their opinion, I would consider...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2024, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 4,003
Re: OT: dental torque
Tom, neither the AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons) nor the ADA (American Dental Association) recommend any pre-dental antibiotic prophylaxis any longer-this used to be a universal...
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