Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2025, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 64
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Re: My new project. And introduction.
I didnt think to look on Amazon.
Missing things happens. Looks like $109 is the cheapest I can find for a group 25 battery. After doing more digging, Group 25, and 35 appears to be the correct...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2025, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,046
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2025, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,046
Re: My new project. And introduction.
Thank you. I read to was suppose to avoid modern oil, so thats why i asked. Any recommendations?
Also, the car has already been converted to 12v prior to me, but idk what size fits in the tray.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2025, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,046
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2025, 01:52 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 263
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2025, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,670
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2025, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,046
Re: My new project. And introduction.
I tried the search tool as i'm sure this question has been answered, but it wasn't bringing up anything. What oil do i need for the motor. From what I know it has to have zinc, should be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2025, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 100
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Re: Update on Ol' Ron
I am new to the forum and hope to learn a lot from his old posts. I hope you and your family had a few more amazing moments together. R.I.P. Ron. My condolences to you and the family.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2025, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 103
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Re: 33 out to Boulia
Epic trip! I really cant wait to get the 39 road worthy so I can take it on trips.
BTW, That's not a Jeep, its a Willy's. Though it is the predecessor, its objectively better than any Jeep. Those...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2025, 09:38 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2025, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,351
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2025, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,046
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2025, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,046
Re: My new project. And introduction.
Good point! I haven't gotten around to that yet either which is also part of why i haven't bought anything. I think its supposed to be a 99 at 239CI, but that doesnt mean thats whats still in it. Ill...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2025, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,046
Re: My new project. And introduction.
Thank you. Taking the motor apart is definitely step one before i buy anything...aside from gaskets/seals. I do need to change the ignition to be able to get it driving again. Or remove and get the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2025, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,046
Re: My new project. And introduction.
Definitely good advice. Research is why i haven't spent any money yet, since I dont know whats good and whats not.
I did misremember what the description said. It was the hardened valves that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2025, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: 1940 Ford Zenith Radio Project
Brilliant. Just an FYI, if you send those files to a company like Send-Cut-Send, they can make you stronger metal versions of your designs. I cant wait to give this a try if i can find a radio to use.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2025, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,046
Re: My new project. And introduction.
Thank you. That car is gorgeous. Would i be able to tell from the axle or is there a different way to know if its installed?
Thank you! Im close to having all of main things i want/need to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2025, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,046
Re: My new project. And introduction.
I see and appreciate the info. I wasn't going to OEM hydro, but look into doing a dual cylinder if i had to start without hydro. I probably still will somewhere in the process, as I was researching...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2025, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,046
Re: My new project. And introduction.
Well, you see, I'm a bit of an idiot. I thought that because the res isn't where i'm used to them being. After doing to more research, it seems like its under the car somewhere? Unfortunately, the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2025, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,046
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2025, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,046
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2025, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,046
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2025, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 13,046
Re: My new project. And introduction.
It will be worth it to be able to drive in our summers here. I want to keep it mostly stock, but modern/daily usability is the goal. I have no idea if i have O/D or not. I will also need to upgrade...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2025, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,010
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2025, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 64
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