Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2024, 12:58 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2024, 10:33 AM
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Views: 3,886
Re: 39 transmission leak
The best way is to cut "O" ring groves in the case. Problem solved forever!
Unfortunately, you will have to remove and disassemble the Transmission. Best of luck!
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Forum: Early V8
09-02-2024, 12:06 AM
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1936 1 1/2 ton Flatbed with stake sides
1932 to 1938 big truck 12' flatbed. The frame width is 37 1/2". The metal deck came from Maricopa AZ and is rust free. I purchased new sides and rear "Ford script" rear pieces and new rub strips from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2024, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 892
Re: Question
If your trying to fix the power windows, try looking at "Nu-Relics". They list 33 Ford.
They build the regulators with motor that fit and work properly
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2024, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,064
Re: New to Ford Barn
Cool truck, and welcome to the "Barn"
I have a 1936 open cab firetruck with original tires and brakes. The brakes work well.
Also wanted to mention, I have an all original flatbed deck and stake...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2024, 12:46 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2024, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,805
Re: is it legal?
Todd was owner of "Northern Classic Trucks". He made top quality sheet metal panels for Ford trucks and Cabovers. He also reproduced Ford script flatbed decks and stake sides.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2024, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 601
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Re: Truck based woody
WOW!
A great project from a craftsman. Thanks so much for sharing the story and all of the photos.
I wonder about a woody cabover???
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-22-2024, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,242
Re: 38/47 coe
My truck, along with Butch Kent and Merle Prusia's trucks did not have any firewall insulation. This is why you do not need a heater in a Cabover...lol
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-20-2024, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 870
Re: todds 47coe grilles
Todd, thanks for the time and energy and money you put into making parts for us. Keep us up on progress.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2024, 10:34 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2024, 11:34 PM
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Views: 4,779
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2024, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,312
Re: Fuel Pump Issues
Great that you found the problem. I straighten the fuel pump stand by putting in a press. I put small thin washers under the flange and press down till tight. this will put a slight negative curve on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2024, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,890
Re: Pertronix ignition
I heard about the Pertronix systems many years ago. I have an old skid steer with a Renault 4 cylinder. The price of points cap and rotor was crazy. So I looked into the Pertronix and they actually...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2024, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,207
Re: 1941 coe ss grill bars
Todd here is what is left of a 1938-40 grill center. And I had only one of the 1941 center stainless bar's.
If these will work for you. Send me your address and I will ship to you so you can make...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2024, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,207
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Forum: Early V8
07-03-2024, 06:52 PM
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1935 1 1/2 ton Flatbed with stake sides
1932 to 1938 big truck 12' flatbed. The frame width is 37 1/2". The metal deck came from Maricopa AZ and is rust free. I purchased new sides and rear "Ford script" rear pieces and new rub strips from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2024, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,773
Re: Bob drake waterpumps
I recently put a pair of drake pumps on a 1936 for a friend. Did not notice until they were installed that they were both a right hand casting. The left hand pump needs a port to install temperature...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2024, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,327
Re: Trouble shooting Ford 91-99 carb
1942Delux, I just called Robert, and he is still making them. You can get them with a check valve or without the check valve. $40 each (no check valve) includes shipping.
Been looking for his info...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2024, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,327
Re: Trouble shooting Ford 91-99 carb
Check the fuel hose from fire wall to fuel pump. The hose will collapse at the bend and restrict fuel. Awhile back there was a guy re making these fuel hoses with quality materials.
Wish I could...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2024, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,121
Re: VIN on title doesn't match VIN on frame
The tag with the California vin is your vin number as far as Cailfornia is concerned. It is assigned by the state of California. You will need to ignore the Ford stamped vin.
I built a trailer...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2024, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,201
Re: todds 47coe
I had it transported on a semi trailer from Oklahoma to my house in Mountlake Terrace, WA. We transferred it to my trailer hooked up to my 1979 Suburban. I towed it to Edmonds and boarded the ferry...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2024, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,891
Re: Adjustable Lifters
When I rebuilt my engines, I had some great mentors to offer advice. One good idea is to drill a hole in the lifter bores. Drill the hole low in the valley area on each lifter bore. I think about...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2024, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,163
Re: Rebuilding 1936 horn?
Good info, Thanks.
Still hoping someone has the information for capacitor and resistor values. For sure the capacitors need replacing.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2024, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,138
Re: Cadillac 331 bellhousing question
Newc, thanks for the idea of maybe using an automatic bellhousing. I will have to look at that as possible. Although I would not weld to cast iron, I would rather machine and bolt.
Thinking I would...
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