Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2025, 06:57 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2025, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,258
Re: New Member/"New" Truck
About the gear grinding.
These old Fords, only had a synchro between 2nd and 3rd. Works going up (1 to 2 to 3) or going down (3 to 2). Downshifting to 1st without a grind requires a COMPLETE stop....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2025, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 561
6 volts DC to 12 volts DC
I'd like to install a couple of 12 volt dc items to my recently acquired '41 pickup running a 6 volt electrical system.
The additions are low load LEDs, a tachometer and a clock.
How is the best...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2025, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 731
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2025, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,027
Re: Need Convertible Top Opinions
Sweet ride! Drive the wheels off it.
Since you don't intend to drive it in the rain, cycle the top sparingly and put a new one on when the existing one fails to keep the sunshine off the seats
dw
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2025, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 100
Views: 25,719
Re: Update on Ol' Ron
Ruth,
Compared to you, Ryan doesn't stand a chance as a poet.
You easily convey all our thoughts without having to say them.
Thank you, very much for taking care of Ron and please convey our...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2025, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 25,387
Re: Ol' Ron
Fair winds and following seas, Ron. You will be missed by all.
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Forum: Early V8
02-21-2025, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 249
'39 Coupe dome light switch
Looking for an operable slide switch used to control the dome light in a 1939 Deluxe coupe. Don't require the bezel, just the switch.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2025, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,292
Re: Headlights
I believe the solenoid is shown to depict the source of a battery connection for headlight power. It does not perform any function in the headlight circuit. dw
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2025, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 582
Re: 97 rehab
Charlie NY
aka Charlie Schwendler
Orchard Park, NY
Home phone: 716-662-9159
Cell phone: 716-440-8952
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2024, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,979
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2024, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,535
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2024, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,427
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2024, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,060
Re: info
Charlie,
My thoughts are with you as you care for your most gracious lady, Alice. You have been a great asset to this funky hobby and we all are thinking of you and Alice. God bless.
dw
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Forum: Early V8
07-05-2024, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 327
'39 Anti-Chatter Rods
Seeking a set of 1939 anti-chatter rods. Most conditions are acceptable as long as they are useable.
FOUND 'EM! FOUND 'EM! THANKS TO ALL WHO RESPONDED.......
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2024, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,373
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,125
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2023, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,682
Re: just a heads-up
For the "purists", on Instagram under Iron Trap Finds, Matt and Mike list all those rare and valuable original parts they uncover during their picking. Lots of great items at a reasonable price....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2023, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,302
Re: Two post lift opinions
I've been very pleased with the one I purchased from Stratus. Model SAE-S66M. Currently ~$4500 + free shipping
https://stratusautoequip.com/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2023, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 772
Re: Interesting vintage video
This is a symptom of our new "everything on a phone" phenomenon. No one but us old geezers look at a full screen anymore. Ah..., as I long for the good ol' days.
dw
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2023, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,040
Re: Horn for 1938 Ford 1/2 ton pickup
Seth,
It was probably the same guy who was seen carving his and his girlfriend's names into the stone of the Coliseum. Or, the 14-year-old who followed his mother's direction and shot someone.
The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2023, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 729
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2022, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,612
Re: Garage full of antique Ford parts
Jake,
Please get in touch with Matt Murray @ Iron Trap Garage. I'll PM you his contact info. He's in Boyertown, PA, and may be interested or at least helpful.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-19-2022, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,691
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2022, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,116
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