Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2024, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 215
Re: '36 Back Roll-Down Window Install Questions
Thank you for your reply. I'll give it a try today and see how it goes.
I have a couple of rods in my back from recent back surgery and it's difficult for me to bend like I used to do. Having...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2024, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 215
'36 Back Roll-Down Window Install Questions
I am getting ready to install the back, roll-down window in my '36 coupe and have a couple of questions. The window assembly was not in the car when I bought it years ago, nor was the track. I've...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2024, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 674
Re: sagging drivers door -1936 ford tudorsedan
The driver's door on my '36 coupe was not aligned with the dovetail, but could be lifted and inserted into the dovetail. I removed the bottom hinge and inserted 1/8" shim behind it.the door shut...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 417
Re: 1936 Coupe Door Striker Question
Just wanted to follow up and let y'all know that Bob Drake had the striker plate mount which was correct for a 3w coupe (.700" ctr.-ctr.).
Thanks again for the help.
-Bob
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 417
Re: 1936 Coupe Door Striker Question
Thanks for responding, everyone ! Much appreciated.
I never imagined anyone would re-pop those, so I'm a bit embarrased I didn't look before posting, so thanks Randy for pointing them out, as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2024, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 417
1936 Coupe Door Striker Question
I found a lot of questions in the archives about the door latch, but I have a question about the opposite side - the striker that mounts on the B pillar. There is nothing in the B pillar for the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2024, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 994
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 485
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2024, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 485
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2024, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 485
Door Handle I.D. ?
The inner door handle pictured below, was installed on my '36 coupe when I purchased it. There was only this one - all the others were mismatched.
The handle is in great shape and is rather heavy,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 265
1935-'36 Side Window Regulator Question
I believe the trouble I'm having in installingthe door window glass in my '36 coupe, is that the springs placing tension on the guide pins on the two arms of the regulators, are too strong to allow...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2024, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,486
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2024, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,486
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2024, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,486
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2024, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 649
Re: 36 door window glass remove/replace
PGBuick,
I am replacing the glass in my '36 3W now, using a write-up I got several years ago. Unfortunately, I don't recall where I got it from, but fortunately, I would be happy to either copy it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2024, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 584
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2023, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,974
Re: 4 Post car lift
I've had a BackYard Buddy since 1993. I haven't had any problems whatsoever with it and at my age (77) would probably not be working on old cars anymore, without it. 4-years ago, I dismantled it by...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2023, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,621
Re: 36 5-wcoupe, seat too close to wheel?
No, not chromed. I had an opportunity to get a five gallon bucket of small parts nickel plated for $50. Couldn't turn it down.
The blocks were made of hardwood, not aluminum and were painted...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2023, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,621
Re: 36 5-wcoupe, seat too close to wheel?
Here's a pic of the spacer I made to place under the seat track(s).
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53015141172_1d3fdf7928_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/152439473@N07/413456T2ea)Seat Risers...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2023, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,621
Re: 36 5-wcoupe, seat too close to wheel?
I had to move the seat back 3" or 4" on my '36 3W. Just placed the tracks where I wanted them, laid out & drilled new holes. I had to make a spacer for the front hole on each side. I'll get a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2023, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 912
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2023, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,841
Re: Bad news gets worse-SHIPPING !!
Might be an "unfortunate" name as you see it, but they saved me a sale when I was able to quote a shipping price through PirateShip.com (via UPS) that was less than 50% of the price UPS quoted me...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2023, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 154
Views: 31,701
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2023, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 6,708
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2023, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,716
Re: New Guy
From another old guy, welcome from Bowling Green, KY., neighbor.
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