Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2023, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,100
59A-B oil pan
I have a 1947 Ford convertible with a 59A-B V8 engine. I am looking to replace the oil pan which I believe is part 59A6675-B. I have two questions.
1. Does anyone know where I might be able to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2021, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,458
Ford Script Battery
I have a 1947 Ford Super Deluxe. I am in need of a new 6 volt battery in the correct Ford script case. I believe my current one is simply an Optima battery in a reproduction case. Does any one still...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2019, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,348
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2019, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,348
1947 Tail light issue
Hoping for some help. My tail light directional flasher is out. A picture of the brake light and directional flasher is attached. The flasher bulb (on the right) does not seem removable and I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2016, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,035
Re: Auction results
Is it possible that the wood kit went with the car at $52K? That would have made it a pretty good deal.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-27-2016, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,396
Re: 47 Woody and 47 Sportsman auction
Look carefully at that $55,000 Sportsman on Hemmings. It's not a real Sportsman. The tail lights are incorrect and the rear end is shorter than a true Sportsman. That is a standard convertible that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-26-2016, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,396
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-23-2016, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,927
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2016, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,927
Bob Brown of Alger, WA
I've heard about Bob Brown's Sportsman Shop in Alger, WA. Does anyone have contact information for him?
Any help appreciated. Thank you.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2016, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 7,564
Re: Favorite V8 in a Movie
A couple more for consideration.....Biffs car in "Back to the Future" and Mr Miagi's "wax-on wax-off" car from "Karate Kid".
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2016, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 7,564
Re: Favorite V8 in a Movie
I met the guy who has the Phil Silvers Ford at the Eastern Regional in Gettysburg in 2014. I think his first name was Larry. Nice guy. He claimed that the same Ford was driven by Steve McQueen in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2016, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,484
Re: Ford convertible conversion
That is correct. I am asking if a standard convertible could be converted to a Sportsman. I used the term "woody" but should have more correctly said "Sportsman." My apologies for not being more...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2016, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,484
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2016, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,484
Ford convertible conversion
A theoretical question: Could a standard 1946-1948 Ford convertible be converted to a woody? Is it mechanically/structurally possible?
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Forum: Early V8
05-26-2015, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 588
Glove Box Door Striker
I'm looking for a glove box door striker for a 47 Ford. It attaches with two screws to the top inside of the glove box. I believe the original Ford part number is 21A-7006064.
Please PM me if...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2015, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,222
Woodgraining
An un-solicited plug for a company called Grain-It Technologies of Winter Haven, FL. I sent them the interior pieces of my 1947 Ford. Evan Westlake and his crew did a fantastic job. I'm very pleased...
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Forum: Early V8
08-06-2014, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 815
Spare Tire Nut
I'm looking for a spare tire nut for my 1947 Ford. It is the type that a lock can be attached to. Need 1/2" thread. Looks something like picture attached. Please PM me if you have one to sell. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2014, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 989
Horn
The horn ring on my 47 Ford is loose. It's locked in it's position, but it still jiggles. Sometimes road bumps will cause it to "toot" when it shouldn't.
I recently replaced to foam insulator...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2014, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,827
Re: Locking lug nut
I think the correct part number may be 78-1462-A or 77-1462-A. Not sure if the square washer shown in the picture is correct and if so, what the part number is for that. Sooner or later I'll find...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2014, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,827
Locking lug nut
I was at the Eastern National Meet last week in Gettysburg, PA. In one of the 47 Fords I noticed a special nut that was used on the bracket that holds the spare tire in place in the trunk. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2014, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,127
Window Channel 47 Ford convertible
I'm looking for some help. I have a 1947 Ford convertible. There is a channel on the back side of each vent-window frame that the driver/passenger window fits in. Inside that channel is a black...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2014, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,673
Droopy sun visors
The sun visors on my 47 Ford droop. By this I mean they wont stay in the up position. They slowly drop into the down position. Is fixing this as simple as putting a slight bend in the sun visor...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2014, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,958
Re-chrome horn ring
Anyone willing to give me an idea of what it might cost to re-chrome the horn ring on my 47 Ford? Recommendations on where to have it done also appreciated. Picture of horn ring condition attached.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2014, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,908
Trunk won't stay open
The trunk on my 1947 Ford convertible wont stay open on its own. Is that just a hinge adjustment of some kind?
Thank you.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2014, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 970
47 Ford Steering column
A question regarding the section of the steering column under the hood of a 47 Ford. Mine is bare metal. Not particularly pretty. Were the originally painted? What is the proper treatment of it...
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