Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2020, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,918
Re: movie star
In the early '80s, I made around $1,000 having my 55 Chevy conv filmed for several TV ads for a local parts store. It was fun and I got a vhs tape with the footage.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2020, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 7,504
Re: Drake 40 dlx headlamp rims (bezels)
I had a friend who owned a chrome shop in Portland back in the 90s. EPA (or maybe state DEQ) were on site every day for inspections! Proper handling and disposal was an expensive part of the process
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2020, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,352
Re: 1940 coupe trunk handle won't open
They're on back order (surprize). C & G said they've had them on order for 3 months, but couldn't tell me if the ones they stock were Drake or Vintique
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2020, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,352
Re: 1940 coupe trunk handle won't open
I took a stab at it. But the way my car is upholstered, I risked doing a lot more damage going that route. Frustrated! And not being able to diagnose what was going on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2020, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,352
1940 coupe trunk handle won't open
This morning it took two hands to open my trunk (latch). The next time I tried, I couldn't for the life of me get the handle turned enough to open the trunk. I ended up cutting the base and through...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2020, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,106
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2020, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 27,869
Re: Scam
If you got your money back without returning the part, you are a thief. Just as if someone sent money and never got the part. The only "2 sides" to this story is the disagreement on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2020, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,947
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2020, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 8,485
Re: Loss of Hot Rod Deluxe
I haven't received a letter from SR. I just renewed for 3 years and found out about a week after the check cleared that all those magazines were dumped.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2020, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,543
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2019, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,561
Re: Posting Pictures
I haven't posted in a long time because I couldn't figure it out. I just posted a picture using tapatalk. Was really easy
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2019, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,528
Re: Been on the back page
I saw this guy last summer in Oregon. Pretty cool.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191223/3fd47013460089882a7e7ff347127046.jpg
Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2019, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 7,105
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2019, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,480
Re: Michigan classic car laws help ?
Classic insurance and YOM registration almost always allow you to drive to a repair shop (an exception to the "parade" and car club type activity. I'm always "on my way to or from AutoZone" or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2019, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,415
Re: Brake fluid
I'm thinking about switching from silicone back to dot 3/4. When you say it needs to be flushed, does it need to be rinsed out with alcohol or something? Or can I just run a lot of the new fluid...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2019, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,397
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2019, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,158
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2019, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,629
Re: Can you relate?
My 2-hour jobs turn into 2 weeks. Hours of research on Fordbarn. Thinking if I really want to tackle the job. Get the car up on jack stands (sometimes an hour or 2 right there). Cleaning off greasy...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2018, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,552
Re: This is funny
Or: that spark plug is for a ch3>y. You should ask your question on the H.A.M.B.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2018, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,552
This is funny
I saw this on facebook. (And stole it). It sounds like some of the threads here. Enjoy and Happy New Year.
"How many Facebook group members does it take to change a spark plug?
1 to change the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2018, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 11,761
Re: It's tough
So many blessings over 65 years! Cherish your memories, Keith. My sincere condolences
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2018, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,704
Re: cowl water holes
Same on my 39 coupe, tubes at corner of windshield. Drain out the bottom of cowl? I recall a post about T-into a drain from the cowl vent....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2018, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,986
Re: new block
Then there's the guys that have a dozen or so stashed under the workbench.....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2018, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,333
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2018, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,333
Centering steering, 39 Coupe
After rebuilding my front suspension, spindles, bushings, tie rods, etc., I turned my steering wheel lock to lock to find the center. The pitman arm points off to the right a few degrees. Shouldn't...
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