Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2026, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Paint for my 32 Ford
The first place I'd try is TCP Global. They were very helpful when I sourced paint for my 32 Tudor. In any case, the original Ditzler code for the "Brewster Green Medium" color (real dark) is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2026, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2026, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 628
Re: Shifter conversion
Here's yet another approach. This one uses a late 50 Merc OD trans and an early 3-speed top. Posted 10 years ago.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2026, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 563
Re: Uvira Headlight Reflector Coating
Vacuum Orna-Metal only refinishes plastic parts, no metal parts. They do refinish headlight reflectors, but only the modern, plastic ones - on which they deposit chrome. Their results look very...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2026, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 331
Re: Wheel cylinder lube
Raybestos used to sell an assembly fluid for wheel cylinders. I got some a few years ago. Very useful when rebuilding cylinders and then not using them right away.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2026, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 929
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2026, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 929
Re: '32 gas tank pick up and setwart-warner float
The 1 1/4+ inch float diameter in that linear sending unit requires the use of a pick up somewhere outside of the tank hole. Using one of the mounting screw holes is an elegant solution to that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2026, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 563
Re: Uvira Headlight Reflector Coating
In my searching around, I had found Vacuum Orna-Metal's website and it appeared that they only did metalizing of plastic & ceramic materials. But a closer read of their website indicates they do...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2026, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 563
Re: Uvira Headlight Reflector Coating
That phone number is disconnected. The other number listed for them, 541-474‑5050, also is a non-working number. A search doesn't turn up anything useful either.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2026, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 563
Uvira Headlight Reflector Coating
Has anyone recently dealt with Uvira, the company in Oregon that refurbished headlight reflectors? Both of the two phone numbers I have for them are no longer in service. If Uvira is out of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2026, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 3,881
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2026, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,346
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2026, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,019
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2026, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 818
Re: Tom Whitney,Flathead V8 Generator Conversions
Very sad indeed. I agree, Tom was a very nice person. In some long phone calls, Tom very patiently schooled me on servicing one of his alternators when I needed to make changes to use a different...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2025, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,690
Re: Steering gear
Some folks here have used STP. A bit more fluid than Corn Head. Never tried it myself but something worth considering.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2025, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 154
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2025, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 782
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2025, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 782
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2025, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 782
Model B vs. Model A Crankshafts
The Model B and Model A crankshafts and main caps are different. What is the difference? Can either of these Model A parts be used on a Model B and vice-versa?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2025, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 918
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2025, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,476
Re: Camshaft: New vs Regrind
Very good info in this thread. Would like to see some expert comments on the viability, pro/con of using either Chevy valves or lash caps if using the thin-headed adjustable lifters.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-20-2025, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,248
Re: A very nice '32...
The comments during this option mentioned a supposed problem with all 32 Fords - that the fenders cause the front end to lift at high speed thus causing steering problems. I've heard that theory...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2025, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,085
Re: 90 wt HYPOID lube vs 80-90 GEAR oil
The conventional wisdom is to use GL-4 gear oil in the trans and GL-5 gear oil in a hypoid differential like a shoebox Ford. (The banjo-type earlier differentials (spiral bevel, not hypoid) would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2025, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,523
Re: '32 Floor pans
In addition to the good info provided by Tom, the front of the Tudor floor pan has two pieces of wood inserted as shown in the first attached photo. Instead, the front of the 5W floor has no wood...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2025, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 672
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