Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2024, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,011
Re: 1940 Rear Drum and Hubs
Morning Guys…….
This is exactly what I was looking for. My next question was going to be who makes good drums and you answered that before I asked !! I appreciate the responses. ����
Thx, Mike
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2024, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,643
Re: Stop lights still not working 40 coupe
Terry……
I had a similar problem this past summer with my ‘40 and got all the great advice as you have. Looked into each one and it came down to worn out wiring in the kidney cluster on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2024, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,011
1940 Rear Drum and Hubs
Morning…….
Looking to replace the rear drums on my ‘40 and was wondering if it’s wish to use the old hubs with the new drums. I understand they are pressed into the drums !!
Thx, Mike
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2024, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
Just to update…..I took out the glove box and radio speaker grill in order to get a clearer shot at light switch. I attached an alligator clip to a 25 foot wire used the other end to touch the black...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2024, 03:42 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,792
Re: Three 1940 Fords and a large parts hoard
I agree with the guys. I had a friend who went the auction route and remember something…….they could care less about the parts……their interest in is the money. End of that tune !
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2024, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
I’ve got to leave things alone for awhile. I’ve been obsessed with this and all my yard work has gone to hell. At least I’ve got stop lights now and I never drive at night so the taillights will have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2024, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,720
Re: led bulb's
I bought the same ones as Ken Alabama and they are great. If fact I think he’s the one that recommended them to me. I also pasted some tin foil with the shiny side up and I get good reflection now. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2024, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
Understand ! I don’t need anymore mess than what I already have. I’ll check along the harness going back.
Thx
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2024, 03:53 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
Jay…..if I can’t find that black wire in that bundled mess is it possible to run another wire off the light switch where the black wire originates ?
Thx
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2024, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
I’ll check the parking lights this morning. The wires near the dimmer switch are a bundled up mess, but will check it out.
Thx
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2024, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
Jay……when I turn on the headlights the dash lights also come on. The dimmer switch also works. Does that indicate there’s no problem at the switch ?
Thx
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2024, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
Kartrae…….I’m looking into what you suggested.
Jay…….I’m going to into our suggestions also.
I just hate working on something that I’m not comfortable with ! Damn !
Thx all……Mike
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2024, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
Thx to all. I’ve been in contact with Tyree as I heard he makes a good harness. I did get the stop lights to work. Found a bad wire and bought a new switch so I can at least drive during the day. No...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2024, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
Man oh man……looked at all the wiring from master cylinder to the rear of car and there are so many different connectors over the years I have no idea what’s what ! I want to try to run new wires from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2024, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2024, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
Coop thx. He rebuilt the distributor last year I think.
I found one clothed wire that was bare at the rear end of frame. I also tried some 1054 bulbs and still nothing except the headlights come...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2024, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2024, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
Thx guys. I had to go out of town for a couple days. A good buddy passed. I’ll be getting back into this now that I’m home. I’m not an electrical guy so this is new to me ! I’ll struggle through...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2024, 02:38 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
Okay thx I’ll check into it today. What I can say is that when I connected the two wires off the master cylinder there was a little spark and the alligator clip got hot as hell so I think there’s...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2024, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
Re: Stop Lights 1940 Ford
Just went to the barn real quick and checked license plate light. Turned on the headlights and the license light “does not” come on. So does that mean I’m not grounded in the back or a bad wire...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2024, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2024, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
Stop Lights 1940 Ford
Morning….
I’ve replaced the stop light switch a couple times in order to get the stop lights to function. They went out again and it doesn’t appear to be the switch this time. I pulled off the two...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2024, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,739
Re: No Brake Lights
Guys.....thanks for all the input. I've been offline due to storms up here in Northern Michigan. What a mess we've gone through !!
So....before the power went out.....as some of you have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 7,326
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 7,326
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