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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) Yesterday, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2
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Posted By 51504bat
Re: 1954 Ranch Wagon rear hatch lock cylinder removal

The shop manual I have lists info for the trunk but not a wagon. But I'll give it a try later today. With the key turn 1/4 turn clockwise and push the release button with a piece of wire.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 09:03 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 31,645
Posted By 51504bat
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Don't know about a T-5 but the 302/AOD combo that's going in my '54 Ranch Wagon had a similar counter balance tab. it was in the way of the cross member I made. I asked about it over on the HAMB and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 08:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 292
Posted By 51504bat
Re: 80 years ago today

Well said. America's Greatest Generation.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-05-2024, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By 51504bat
Re: Parnelli Jones

Damn good desert racer as well
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-05-2024, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 82
Posted By 51504bat
1954 Ranch Wagon rear hatch lock cylinder removal

Getting ready to send parts to be chromed including the handle that opens the rear hatch/tailgate. I have it off and there is a small hole I think is to insert a pin punch or something similar that...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-05-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 197
Posted By 51504bat
Re: Anyone in Florida heading to Auburn to the Central Meet?

Didn't notice the 8'. If correct definitely won't fit in a USPS flat rate box.:cool:
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-05-2024, 09:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 197
Posted By 51504bat
Re: Anyone in Florida heading to Auburn to the Central Meet?

Sounds like it should fit in a USPS medium flat rate box. If not a large box for sure.Send it to Pat/Ohio. Problem solved.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-05-2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 823
Posted By 51504bat
Re: Do I fit in

Looked at your Youtube postings. Very nice work. Post a video of it running when the time comes. And make no mistake, you definitely do fit in.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-04-2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 125
Posted By 51504bat
Re: rockers on 57 wagon

Some photos would help. The rockers on my '54 Ranch Wagon were rusty but I didn't think they were all that bad but they were. EMS had the outer and inner panels.


Edit:
Don't know if your wagon...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-04-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 350
Posted By 51504bat
Re: ideas welcome for 6v unobtrusive license plate lamp

Eckler's list some LED bolt lights but its unclear if they are 6 volts. The listing shows 6 volts but no where in the specs does it say so. Not a fan of Eckler's but it might be worth a phone call.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-03-2024, 09:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 823
Posted By 51504bat
Re: Do I fit in

IMO you'll fit in just fine. There is a wide range of members from those who do 100 point restorations to those who just do what they can to keep their old Ford running safely. Welcome to the Barn...
Forum: Late V8 06-01-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By 51504bat
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-30-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 598
Posted By 51504bat
Re: Did a 1929 Ford station wagon in California use passenger or commercial license p

My current '39 p/u has YOM passenger car plates. Just pay the YOM fee and the weight fees and everything is fine. Also had two '40 Ford big trucks with passenger car YOM plates same thing no issues.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-30-2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 597
Posted By 51504bat
Re: Memorial Day

Agree 100%. Drafted in June '71. Entered on the delayed entry program
8 Sep '71 Served 2 years as a E4 95 Bravo MP (plus 1 extra day since 1972 was a leap year:mad:). Also hated it at the time but...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-29-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 31,645
Posted By 51504bat
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Van Pelt sells the bolts individually if you can't source enough elsewhere.
Ford Engine Parts Prices (vanpeltsales.com) (http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/engine-partsprices-pg1.htm)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-28-2024, 10:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 279
Posted By 51504bat
Re: 6V Alternator?

These guys have one but it's not cheap. And its a Power Master. I don't know anything about their alternators but their starters are junk. IMO
...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-28-2024, 08:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 614
Posted By 51504bat
Re: change to hydraulic brakes on a -36

Ford Parts | Los Angeles, CA (earlyv8garage.net) (http://www.earlyv8garage.net/)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2024, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By 51504bat
Re: Is this correct?

After I got out of the Army I worked at a local dairy that had a distribution hub in Indio, CA. When we had to work on a truck there during the summer we kept our tools in a bucket of water to keep...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,467
Posted By 51504bat
Re: Condenser

From a post over on the Early V8 Forum


Many, perhaps most new condensers are simply poor quality.
NOS condensers are often defective due to age. A couple of years ago, I'd tested perhaps 50...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,467
Posted By 51504bat
Re: Condenser

Condenser issues aren't limited to flatheads. I have a converted Chevy distributor in my 8ba. The condenser died and I replaced it with a Hecho in Mexico one made by Standard. It lasted about a week...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 31,645
Posted By 51504bat
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Automatic starters are different from the ones for standards. Just a thought.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2024, 12:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 451
Posted By 51504bat
Re: Head bolt/stud sealant

The machinist who built my 8ba short block recommended #2 Permatex to seal the head bolts. Followed his advice and no issues.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2024, 12:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,467
Posted By 51504bat
Re: Condenser

Never used one but Tubman over on the HAMB makes highly rated condensers.

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/trash-can-condensers.1282024/
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-16-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 31,645
Posted By 51504bat
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Somewhere along the line I ended up with this metal "gasket" Have no idea what it was used for but maybe for determining clearances or to correct over milled heads? Thicker than a normal gasket but...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-14-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 367
Posted By 51504bat
Re: 1954 Ford body to frame mount pads

Still have them and still remember where I put them:cool:
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