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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2026, 05:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,222
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Crank stroke before 49

If someone wants a 3 7/8 stroke crank I have one in central Texas. I don't have any plans for it, and would let it go very reasonably if you convinced me you would use it in an engine. PM me if...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2026, 05:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,526
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Introduction and What Do I have Here?

Remember, Ford Motor Company was, and still is, in the business of making and selling vehicles that people will buy. Ford Motor Company was not in the business of making concourse correct cars....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2026, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 927
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Trying to figure this one out….

That's a new one to me.
Did someone fit a 3.03 Ford gear set minus reverse into a toploader case?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2026, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Holley 94 Carb on 34 engine

Are you sure your ignition is good? Many of the perceived carburetor problems turn out to be ignition problems (and vice-versa).
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2026, 10:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,526
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Introduction and What Do I have Here?

I second the recommendation to join the Early Ford V8 Club (https://www.earlyfordv8.org/). In addition to the book mentioned above I also recommend purchasing a copy of the club's magazines in pdf...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2026, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 335
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Help needed - Rear bearing/seal/snap ring - 29 Banjo & 37 Wide Five Hub

Years ago C&G had new rear bearings made with the proper hardened cages. I purchased a set since I was unable to find decent originals, and they worked well. I see they are out of stock at this time,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2026, 09:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,222
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Crank stroke before 49

Anything is possible, including converting a non-flathead V8 Ford crankshaft to fit into the V8 block (done at least a few times to get a flat plane crankshaft). Just because someone did it once does...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-02-2026, 06:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,319
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: 40 vs 39

Ford advertised more refinements than the three I list below, but I am not sure if each of those additional changes listed as a refinement was included for advertising purposes, or if each change...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2026, 09:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 701
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Please clarify a few items on the 38 Standard for me

You must have a fire extinguisher placed at the front of your right front wheel to be allowed on an Early Ford V8 Club national meet field. If anything goes wrong anyone can grab the nearest fire...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2026, 09:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,319
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: 40 vs 39

The driving experience is different between 39 Deluxe and 40. Ford did a lot of work to refine the driving experience for 1940 and it worked. The 40s are a much more refined car, nicer to drive. If...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2026, 07:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 874
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: What is a compatible transmission for 1953 F100

I think any Ford pickup overdrive transmission from 1953 through 1964 will bolt in. The earlier units are Ford transmissions with the Borg-Warner overdrive on the back. The later units are...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2026, 06:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,151
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: 2x2 on 8BA flathead

The question not asked: what distributor are you running? The stock distributor works very well with a stock single carburetor. As soon as you use dual carburetors you need a different ignition...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2026, 06:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 701
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Please clarify a few items on the 38 Standard for me

As mentioned above the 38 Ford Standard was introduced with only the center grill stainless, and had a pin stripe. These cars looked very plain compared to the offerings from other competing...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2026, 06:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 874
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: What is a compatible transmission for 1953 F100

The 53-64 F100 overdrive transmissions are not the same gear set as the passenger car transmissions. I have a friend locally who just went through this. The main drive gear is longer and has a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2026, 06:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 559
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Uvira Headlight Reflector Coating

I don't know if they are still available but I got reproduction headlight lenses from Drake that were manufactured with the same coating process. Those along with new headlight lenses made a huge...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2026, 06:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 887
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Bumper identification - smooth/no groove 33-36?

These days I keep seeing old Argentina repop crap being presented as NOS by people who didn't experience it the first time. I wasn't around in the 70s, but I remember the mid 80s and on, and all the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-20-2026, 06:38 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,877
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor

Very sad news. I never got to meet him in person, but I really appreciated all the guidance he provided to everyone by writing the 32 book, and all the detailed advice to uncountable individuals over...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2026, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 606
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: flat head assembly

I recommend getting the 1953 Ford Passenger Car Shop Manual, available reprint or original from several sources.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2026, 09:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 826
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: 35/36 gray

Exact original paint color is a tough ask. Ford mixed batches of paint at the various assembly plants, with no guarantee every batch at every plant was actually the same shade. Next, the color chips...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2026, 08:13 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,256
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: In memory of Lawson Cox

Godspeed, we will miss him.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2026, 08:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,988
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Saginaw 4 speed 10” press. Plate to 48 merc fly wheel

Thank you for the part number to the pressure plate. Are you using the original type throw out bearing (clutch release bearing), or are you using a different bearing?
Link to the pressure plate on...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-15-2026, 07:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,357
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: 53 Customline is in New Zealand

New Zealand is a wonderful place, and the Kiwi early V8ers are very nice people. My wife and I attended the New Zealand V8 Club Nationals last month in Kaikoura, then spent a week driving...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-08-2025, 05:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 610
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: Metric Ring Sets

I am very skeptical there is much of any horsepower to be had below 3,000 rpm from metric rings in a flathead. The Engine Masters show did a back to back dyno comparison where they took a small...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-08-2025, 05:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 509
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: '46 Coupe Clutch and Rear Spring Supplier

I have had poor luck with new clutch disks supplied with the new replacement clutches for flatheads. The new disks have no "marcel", the internal wavy spring between the friction linings that helps...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-07-2025, 05:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,918
Posted By 38 coupe
Re: 16" Wide 5 drum replacement

I have a complete rear axle, drum to drum, from a 41 3/4 ton. It will probably be a couple weeks before I get back to it, PM me for more information.
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