Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2023, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 411
Re: Bad Starter Relay? 52 f1
Whelp, went out to test the relay and lo and behold I have a dead battery. Which is odd as it’s a very recent optima 6V. Keep you guys posted on what’s next!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2023, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 411
Bad Starter Relay? 52 f1
Good morning gents-
SO- I went to fire up the old girl this morning and had a no crank issue and just a buzzing noise from the starter relay. Before I go and order a new relay is there a quick way...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2023, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 488
Re: Stupid Q about Thermostat gaskets
Thanks for the info gentlemen! Great stuff and everything is back together and zero leaks and bubbles all gone. Running nice and cool in our nasty nyc heat!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2023, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 488
Stupid Q about Thermostat gaskets
Happy Saturday everyone!
SO- I may be overthinking this, but is it ok for a thermostat gasket to overlap the flange and the Stat? The inside hole, that is. (I cut my own gaskets last night, didn't...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2023, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 436
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2023, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 436
52 F1 What type of gear oil?
Hey guys!
I'm sure this topic has been explained to death, but not getting any answers in a search.
Which type/weight oil is best for the trans and rear end on these trucks? Should I stay away...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2023, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,329
Re: Tire Shopping Questions
Gee Whiz GB that truck is beautiful! Bravo on the woodwork!
Thanks for the info- The 215s would look perfectly normal to anybody not obsessing over the Bias Ply look;)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2023, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,329
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2023, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,329
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2023, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,329
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2023, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,329
Re: Tire Shopping Questions
Thanks you guys- This is all great info- Going with the radials for sure now. The roads out here are a constant uneven mess and I want to travel in this thing!
Cheers!
Jeff
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2023, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,329
Tire Shopping Questions
Hey everybody!
SO- I'm at the point where it's time to get some tires on the 52 F1. Stock 16" rims.
I love the original look of the bias ply tires, but wouldn't mind running radials for the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2023, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,667
Re: Driving on the freeway
Sounds about right- here in queens, NY the traffic moves slow enough on the parkways that 65 is rarely seen and lots of knuckleheads doing 50 in the passing lanes till you get far enough north or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2023, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,667
Re: Driving on the freeway
Thanks for the info everybody. I guess I need to see what my rear end gears I have and measure some tires. And maybe get a tachometer. Speaking of which what rpms do these motors like to spin at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2023, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,667
Driving on the freeway
Hey guys!
I recently picked up a 52 f1 pickup with the original flathead and 3speed column shift which had been sitting for a long time. After rebuilding the usual stuff its now roadworthy and is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-23-2022, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 399
52 F1 Door mirror pics
Hey Everybody!
SO- I'm in the market for new door mirrors and seems the only replacements out there from the big parts stores the curved repop ones, which are lovely but don't really fit right...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2022, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,052
Re: What size Brake Line?
You guys are amazing- Thanks for the info! I plan on ordering the flare tool along with the lines and will practice till I get it 100 percent dialed. I'm actually home now so will just measure what I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2022, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,052
What size Brake Line?
Hey guys!
I'm about to embark on rebuilding the entire brake system on my truck.Real quick I'm about to purchase some new brake line for the 52 F1, but I'm not near the truck to measure the old...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2022, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,321
Re: 8 volt battery???
Yup- Nothing wrong with the truck, (well not in the 'Letrical dept- yet) an old timer mechanic friend suggested an 8V battery if I could find one for a little faster cranking/hot starting. Thanks for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2022, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,321
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2022, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,321
8 volt battery???
Hey guys!
I'm about to go battery shopping for my 52 F1 still 6 volt system. Anybody out there running an 8V battery? And if so, any info on brand/part#/etc would be great!
Thanks and happy...
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