Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 09:40 AM
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Re: Top boot fixings
Hi 4 Mains,
There are several Phaetons at the Auburn Early V8 museum. Not sure if there is a '35 but if so, maybe someone who is there can take some measurements for you. I remember seeing a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2024, 04:13 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2024, 11:03 AM
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Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
GB, I agree with your thinking on leaving the existing crossmember, and adapting to it if possible. You need the structural strength of that member for the brake master mounting.
I had a T5 in my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2024, 10:35 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2024, 12:19 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2024, 09:12 AM
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Re: Memorial Day
Yes my dad and his brother were veterans, as were two of mom's brothers, all in WWII. My uncle Glen was a fighter pilot, based out of the Aleutian Islands near Alaska. Dad never had to go abroad. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2024, 10:17 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2024, 11:18 AM
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Re: One Head stud too short each bank follow-up
I'm pleasantly surprised to hear the name, Leak Lock brought to our attention. I remember testing that product for use in the Chemical plant where I worked for 34 years. Our lab tested Leak Lock...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2024, 07:55 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2024, 09:46 AM
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Re: Bucket seats for 50 Ford
Hey Boomer, I used a set of buckets from about a '66 Malibu SS in my '48 tudor for a few years, mounted with their original feet/brackets. Those seat worked quite well and were comfortable, low...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 11:19 AM
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Re: Puttin a key in the drivers door
Yes! My dad was a master electrician and I have a knockout kit that belonged to him. It is a series of various sized, screw driven punches. You drill a pilot hole, then insert the puller screw...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 08:52 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 11:04 AM
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Re: Steering Wheel Nut
TSC will have them, except they will be a thicker nut. Probably more like 1/2" thick or more.
Al H
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 09:32 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 09:32 AM
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Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Hey Chris,
Glad to hear Cheryl is doing well after the stroke scare. Went to the funeral home for a friend and neighbor last night who died from strokes/heart issues, so it is indeed scary.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 08:26 AM
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Re: Back end of a T-5
GB, Great thinking on the indexing method for your adapter plate. I can see the value of that, by centering the transmission with respect to the engine.
Al H
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 12:56 PM
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Re: Model A Marine Engine?
A friend of mine had a Grand Banks trawler from the '50's. It was equipped with two Lehman diesels of about 100 hp each. They were good powerplants.
Al H
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 09:29 AM
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Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
GB, I remember the chicken coop story as well. It reminds me of my Grandad Sam's near miss with his old truck. Dad and my brother and I were tearing down an old house for the lumber in '63. I was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 01:36 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 08:39 AM
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Re: 1949 Ford Custom Body measurements
Using a photograph of a stock original car. Look for something you know the size of perhaps a wheel (15" ?) Use a small machinist ruler and come up with a scale so you can make measurements and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 08:34 AM
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Re: 34 3w
Lawrie, that looks like four or five hundred cars! Must be a pretty big meet. Nice!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 27
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Re: Model A no spark
You probably have a very poor connection somewhere, probably the switch or a ground. Try bypassing the switch like someone suggested, with a jumper directly to the battery, or to a known good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 06:12 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 08:55 AM
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Re: Pumper truck
My grandad who lived in Bandana, Ky had one of those old trucks in his front yard for a few years. My uncle/his son had been a fire chief and the truck was retired/replaced. I think it was a 1954...
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