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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2026, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2
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Posted By Henry Ford IV
1935 Dome Light Mounting Screws

Anyone know what kind and size screws to mount the wood rectangular mount for the dome light?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2026, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 408
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Re: Tips for Attaching the Rubber Surround on the Vinyl Top 35 Ford

Going a lot better. Almost half done. I got into a rhythm of soaping, pushing low with the putty knife and banging with a rubber hammer. It was going so nice that I took a break.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-11-2026, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 408
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Re: Tips for Attaching the Rubber Surround on the Vinyl Top 35 Ford

Looks great! I am going to tackle mine soon, today. Two great tips. Thanks!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2026, 08:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 408
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Re: Tips for Attaching the Rubber Surround on the Vinyl Top 35 Ford

LOL. My hands are aching now. Will try the soap tomorrow.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2026, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 408
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Tips for Attaching the Rubber Surround on the Vinyl Top 35 Ford

I am having trouble pushing the rubber trim that holds the vinyl top on in the channel. Any tips? I got about 12 inches in and it took about 1 1/2 hours. Going really slow. Now, I am kinda stuck....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-25-2026, 02:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 188
Posted By Henry Ford IV
M ounting Metal Front Window Garnish Molding/Sun Visor Base 1935 Ford

I am trying to attach the metal piece that goes above the front window. The sun visors mount to it and the windshield wiper controls go through two holes that it has. My question is; What size screws...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2026, 08:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 275
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Re: 1935 Ford Wiring at Ignition Switch

Yeah, I see that, and even though one goes to the resistor and the other to the fuse, it doesn't matter; they are interchangeable.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2026, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 275
Posted By Henry Ford IV
1935 Ford Wiring at Ignition Switch

I may have the wires on the ignition switch mixed up. One is for the coil, the other, the battery. Can someone please tell me which wire goes to the "high and outside" terminal? It is the higher of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-16-2026, 06:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 162
Posted By Henry Ford IV
1935 Ford Mounting the Telescoping Part that Opens the Front Window

Newest project...mounting the part under the top middle of the dash that extends and opens and closes the front window. The dash is restored and mounted. Please don't tell me I need to remove the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2026, 02:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,337
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Re: ORIGINAL brake light switch location 35-36 Ford

I got it mounted, it works! The key was knowing that it operates by extending the plunger, thanks all!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2026, 09:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,337
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2026, 08:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,337
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Re: ORIGINAL brake light switch location 35-36 Ford

I didn't post that repop switch. I have an original.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2026, 04:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,337
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Re: ORIGINAL brake light switch location 35-36 Ford

OH, so the plunger is depressed at rest! I didn't know that. So, now I need to know if I have it oriented properly.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2026, 01:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,337
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Re: ORIGINAL brake light switch location 35-36 Ford

I'm sorry to revive this conversation but it fits my problem perfectly. 1935 Ford. I am trying to mount my brake switch. I found the two holes on the brake arm as shown in the 4th post above. Am I...
Forum: Early V8 02-25-2026, 09:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 229
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-25-2026, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 500
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Re: Installing the Hood

Thank you so much. I can get it there! Today. I just want to get out of this embarrassing thread.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2026, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 500
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Re: Installing the Hood

Ohh. I'm messing this all up. Yes, thanks for the hood information, that's next. What I meant to say was does the GRILLE go INSIDE or OUTSIDE of the inner fenders on a 1935 Ford car?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2026, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 500
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Re: Installing the Hood

Oops, sorry. 1935 Ford.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2026, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 500
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Installing the Hood

Does the hood attach to the OUTSIDE of the inner fenders?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-19-2026, 07:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 350
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Re: 1935 Light Rod Horn Rod

I am heading to near NYC to get one I located.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-18-2026, 06:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 350
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Re: 1935 Light Rod Horn Rod

Yeah, I can't weld but I have a welder half a mile away, but that looks like a project. I do have the opportunity to buy one about 80 miles away. Guess I should take a drive?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-18-2026, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 350
Posted By Henry Ford IV
1935 Light Rod Horn Rod

Well, now I know why its called a light rod, it works the lights and horn. Mine was out of the car. The rod is attached to the circular horn part but only by a wire. I am thinking it should be firmly...
Forum: Early V8 02-01-2026, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 229
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Wanted 1935 Ford Dual Oil Pressure and Fuel Gauge

Looking for a working hydrostatic fuel and oil pressure gauge. Mysteriously, the car I am trying to put together has the 35 tank with the 1/8 line to a hydrostatic fuel gauge, which it should have,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-26-2026, 08:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 822
Posted By Henry Ford IV
Re: Need Help To Identify 35 Ford Sheet Metal Parts

Unheated garage, attached to basement. It is 12 degrees outside!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-26-2026, 07:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 822
Posted By Henry Ford IV
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