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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 07:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 864
Posted By 47topless
Re: I inherited a true to original restoration 1935 Ford Deluxe. Help me out here.

A brave man indeed!
That trip today would be much more difficult. In your Pop's day, there was a gas station, in every little town, with a "Gomer Pile" mechanic on hand to help keep passing...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 221
Posted By 47topless
Re: Paint Question

Why waste time turning water into wine? Just have your local auto paint store make up a rattle can of the "correct" paint and start there.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-08-2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 629
Posted By 47topless
Re: Lowering shackles source

There you go. Lowering shackles are a recipe for disaster. Spend the time and money to do it right.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-07-2024, 09:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 756
Posted By 47topless
Re: 80 years ago today

Thank you for answering the call. Your words are right on. The event, that you mentioned in your last sentence, still makes me ill.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-07-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 700
Posted By 47topless
Re: FB hotdog truck-2500.

This one's for sale!!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-02-2024, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 229
Posted By 47topless
Re: 1941-48 convertible window frames

the 42-48 had a back window. Much better-looking profile with top up.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-01-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 686
Posted By 47topless
Re: Clutch chatter

The two surfaces, clutch disk and flywheel, are not mating properly. Before taking the clutch apart, I would at least try to "mill" the disk by riding, (smoking) the clutch for a few seconds. That...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-01-2024, 12:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 669
Posted By 47topless
Re: 4 Barrel Carb?

Looks great! Just needs one more thing, a Batwing air cleaner.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-30-2024, 06:25 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,063
Posted By 47topless
Re: Idle Mixture Screw

I just blackened my new plugs in about two minutes. Running just a bit rich.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-30-2024, 03:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 448
Posted By 47topless
Re: 36 sedan convertible top needed

https://youtu.be/7Oyl7LVDwYw
this one looks great, on a convertible coupe with rollup windows and a trunk. would not be much of a stretch for a tub.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-29-2024, 09:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 448
Posted By 47topless
Re: 36 sedan convertible top needed

A Carson Top on a 36 tub would be very cool. The inherent problems with such a top: weight, storage when not in use, installation and removal, etc. could be minimized with some ingenuity and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-26-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 724
Posted By 47topless
Re: Leak on top of carb...

Is the fuel in the inline gas filter clean?
Before going to the work of removing the carb, I would disconnect the fuel line, remove the fuel/air mixture screw, open the lower drain and blow some...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 971
Posted By 47topless
Wink Re: Tips or a product that will clean radiator hoses?

Too Funny!!!
In my formative years, this technique used to work well on womens.:)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-26-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,633
Posted By 47topless
Re: Evans Aluminum Heads

Pay it if you want the "Bling". If looking to increase performance, angle mill the stock heads (per 'Ol Ron).
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-22-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 370
Posted By 47topless
Re: deluxe speedo sticky?

ditto,
If it's jumping, I would lube the cable with graphite.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-20-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By 47topless
Re: Bumper bender

Sad. Sitting there, next to a busy road for 40 years. Me thinks this is likely one of those, "NOT FOR SALE!!!! I'm a gonna' fix 'er up someday" cars.
Otta be a law.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-20-2024, 07:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 605
Posted By 47topless
Re: 1931 Model A not turning over

If you don't have the tools to test the battery yourself, just remove it, (take a photo of how it was installed first) and take it down to an auto parts store and have it tested there. They don't...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-19-2024, 09:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 605
Posted By 47topless
Re: 1931 Model A not turning over

How do you know, for sure, that the starter isn't locked up?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-17-2024, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 684
Posted By 47topless
Re: Dust bowl AA

Wonder if they had to declare any fruit at the border when entering California? Maybe just "the grapes of wrath". No seat belts or child restraints, just grit and hope keeping them aboard. Good luck...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-16-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,090
Posted By 47topless
Re: Lacquer Paint fix?

Never used this stuff on a car but it will soften lacquer. When working with it, it seems to "melt" the finish and make it young again. It sure works great on pianos etc.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-15-2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,241
Posted By 47topless
Re: Texas Hwy Patrol Officer Bulldogging a car

Tough to see a vintage motorcycle destroyed for the sake of a staged photo opp.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-14-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,047
Posted By 47topless
Re: Odd Frame Repair?

Good attitude! I would remove the U-bolts, grind the welds a bit to smooth it out, treat and paint to prevent rust and go with it. The engine completely hides that area anyway.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-14-2024, 02:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 244
Posted By 47topless
Re: 33/34 inner door handles

there were some listed here, in the swap meet section, just a day or two ago. Seemed very expensive but they were nice original.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-13-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 673
Posted By 47topless
Re: High RPM problem, thoughts?

Go to the "search" option at the top of this page and type in, dual carb setup. Lots of good info. Especially relating to the linkage aspect of the system.
Good luck
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-12-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 193
Posted By 47topless
Happy Mother's Day

Sure wish I could ring her up and talk for a while. She was the best.
Raised four kids and had a full time job. She would sneak food off of her plate on to ours when there wasn't quite enough.
Love...
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