Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,179
Re: Do I fit in
That was my original Idea just before COVID. Searched craigslist for a Ford Flathead and I found one, but it was in a 1952 Crestline and came with and extra engine and OD transmission.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 264
Tips for cleaning old vinyl Uphostery
1952 Crestline. I will be making new seat covers (Actually my wife will operate the sewing machines) with original pattern seat material. I am reusing the door panels. I've tried cleaning them with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 5,309
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 385
Re: NorCal Swap Meet calendar???
There is one in Turlock May 5. The Sacramento Swap meet just happened in April and I think they have another end of summer but I couldn’t find it. Turlock has one if the best the just weekend of Jan....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,145
Re: muffler
Mine came with what I call glass packs, not ID on them. I'll see how they sound first. Well first will be starting the rebuilt engine with no mufflers.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 106
Views: 7,551
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 106
Views: 7,551
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 300
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2024, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,584
Re: Installing a wiring harness
With the dash out and a car specific harness the job is much easier. You can see much of what you are doing under the dash out in the open.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2024, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 728
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2024, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 728
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2024, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,584
Re: Installing a wiring harness
I actually bought a NOS wiring harness. I removed the old harness and laidit out on a 4x8 plywood on two sawhorses. I took a bunch of pictures and had all the dash gauges out along with it. Then I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2024, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,584
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2024, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,493
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2024, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 665
Re: Chrome Shops Northern CA
Here's the card of the shop the car seller gave me. He was near Sacramento and was a car guy. Probably one of the swap me shops that brings your parts to LA then Mexico.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2024, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 665
Re: Chrome Shops Northern CA
I hear you on the reduction in places and the increased costs. An out of business shop in San Jose has posted on craigslist or facebook a 1952 bumper for $100 that is ready for plating that they have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2024, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 665
Re: Chrome Shops Northern CA
Newc, If you go to that swap meet, pick up some business cards to any that you remember doing work for you and PM me. I will probably be going to a Good Guys in March and talk to the guys there.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2024, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 665
Chrome Shops Northern CA
I have some bumpers to re-chrome for my 52 Crestline. The area swap meets always have several Chrome Shops that will take your bumpers and have them available at the next swap meet. Anyone use any...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2023, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 451
Head gasket missing water passage cutout
I have a Best Gasket set 521C for an 8BA. One of the water passage holes in the head gasket is not present. All the Best Head Gaskets Pictured on their website are missing the same passage hole. Is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2023, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 987
Re: I broke a new ring.
I did that. I found an incomplete set on Ebay and after I got want I needed I posted up sets for the price of shipping.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2023, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,484
Re: Vibration
Even if it is weeks or months down the road, please update your post with the solution you found.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2023, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 12,992
Re: What does HAMB mean??
Alternative to Thanksgiving Turkey?
Actually I don't go there directly, but have been referred there for various searches and found my answer.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2023, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 471
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2023, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 471
1952 Ford Front Accessory Bumper Guard Cross Bar
I bought this accessory bar a few months ago. Just got around to test fitting. The seller stated that accessory bumper guards were necessary to install the cross bar. It appears that the bumper...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2023, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 559
Re: 1953 Crestline Sunliner O-Drive emblem
I have an aftermarket continental kit on my 52. I has the Fordomatic Emblem. I would guess the emblem mounting holes are the same for the overdrive and Fordomatic. It appears the emblem would be...
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