Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2024, 09:04 PM
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Re: Rear axle/torque tube stand
Am I correct, that the torque tube was part of the car for assist-rearend stability during this period?
My parent's '1950 did not have a torque tube. (?)
Was torque tube a Ford decision year...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2024, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 579
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2024, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 579
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Forum: Early V8
06-06-2024, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 155
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2024, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 394
Re: removing a gauge cluster
I've done it on my '33 3w. As a matter of fact, it's out right now. The corrosive 'red' in the fuel gauge overflowed years ago = lotsa damage. See my past posts if interested.
Thank You!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 2
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33 Window crank and door handle pins (interior)
Are the door handle and window crank pins supposed to be too long to pass through the escucheons?
Original pins and reproduction pins are 5/8th" long, longer that the diameter of the escutcheon...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2024, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,101
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-13-2024, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,604
Re: Are Mustangs still collectible?
Since 2016, I have a '68 "6" auto, Gulfstream Aqua/white vinyl roof '68 buckskin color interior. ('67 had its buckskin color) Very enjoyable in-town driving. power steering.
Power steering 'for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2024, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,395
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2024, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 511
Re: original Ford wheel paint
Yes, the paint 'held up' extraordinarily.(I once stripped a Model A with a Red Devil scraper; the paint chipped off as if it was an 'eggshell'. Gleaming metal. No 'evidence' of primer.
THANK...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2024, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 511
Re: original Ford wheel paint
My curiosity . . . why wouldn't Ford use a primer, particularly on wheels which receive nature's vengeance directly off the road surface.
I see one slight coat of Tacoma Cream-on-steel; i.e.,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2024, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 511
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-30-2024, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,945
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-30-2024, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,945
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2024, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,210
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2024, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 599
Re: 1933 Amber cowl lamp lens
No need for color. The original lamps are EXTREMELY BRIGHT! for directionals use; a jaw-dropper when one views them for the first time! Thank You -
(with your extremely bright-blinking cowl...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2024, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 484
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2024, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,021
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2024, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,021
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2024, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 484
Re: replace '33 fuel sender with electric sender.
Tim - The new gauge will possibly be fastened to the underside of the dash, viewable on the driver's left - somewhat concealed and a comfortable glance to the gauge.
(if interested, view my other...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2024, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 484
replace '33 fuel sender with electric sender.
Replace '33 fuel sender with a '36, '37, '38 electric sender and gauge.
( '36, '37, '38 fuel sender machine screw holes should 'line up' with the '33 tank top holes.(?)
I intend to keep the '33...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2024, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,487
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2024, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 545
corrosive red re '33-'35 fuel gauge
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I am posting this to inform you '33-'35 owners that this is the result if one spills the 'red' when filling the gauge(research how to fill the gauge). Beware of the 'red' Do not sniff it!...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2024, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 322
Views: 69,116
Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project
Why didn't Ford continue this '42 front-end in '46, '47? At least '46, I've thought. Thee last real grill! ('46-'48 ok but three years?) thank You!
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