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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-10-2025, 09:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 227
Posted By meric42
Re: Any Ford Barn New Zealanders out there?

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-12-2025, 05:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,046
Posted By meric42
Re: Turn Signals

You can pick up NOS factory turn signal kits on ePay from time to time. I got kits for my '51 and '53 convertibles from ePay. The '55 kit is backwards compatible, I fitted one to my '51 Fordor...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-04-2025, 04:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,265
Posted By meric42
Re: Unity spot lights ID

If printed on an A4 sheet of paper the sizing should be correct,. I have attached a picture with a ruler for dimensions to help with sizing..
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-02-2025, 06:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,265
Posted By meric42
Re: Unity spot lights ID

Here is a copy of the mounting template for ford spotlights, should you need it. Make sure that you have the correct mounting bracket.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-08-2025, 04:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 884
Posted By meric42
Re: Voltage Regulator

No, the regulator is not polarised, the generator needs to be polarised to operate on positive ground. The regulator is primarily regulating the current supplied to the battery and cuts out at a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-31-2025, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,709
Posted By meric42
Re: Radiator air flow sheet metal on 1942 Mercury question.

I hunted for years to get two of these for my '42 Sedan Delivery's. Nearly as hard to find as the spare wheel hold down bracket for a Sedan Delivery. All made out of unobtainium, it would seem :P
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2025, 07:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,087
Posted By meric42
Re: Blow by from oil fill tube

I found this addition to my '53 8BA worked wonders.

https://www.performanceonline.com/1949-53-ford-flathead-pcv-valve-conversion/
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2025, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 648
Posted By meric42
1951 Convertible rear window

I am wondering if anybody is reproducing the '49 - '51 convertible rear window frames? My '51 came without a top, and I thought at one time the frames were being reproduced but I may be wrong. Any...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2025, 07:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,432
Posted By meric42
Re: Valve seat cutter and proper pilot

I bought this one from Amazon and found it worked just fine for my purposes, but I'm not a mechanic :)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071WW28KN?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-05-2025, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By meric42
Re: K R Wilson Valve Grinder

Thanks. I think the hole in the middle is 5/8"
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-05-2025, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By meric42
K R Wilson Valve Grinder

I bought myself a Christmas present that I found locally on Facebook Marketplace. It is a K R Wilson Valve Grinder, and I paid $100 NZ (@ $60 US), quite a bargain by all accounts. :) Some say that...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-09-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 909
Posted By meric42
Re: 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Radio Antenna Beneath Car

Here is how the original antenna was supposed to be fitted.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-30-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 647
Posted By meric42
Re: 1946-48 Ford Trunk Handle Barrel & Key

I am in New Zealand and have NOS Barrel and key sets to fit the original handles if you need one send me a private message. :)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-07-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,056
Posted By meric42
Re: Scam alert

Scammers are definitely a PITA. As a regular buyer from "Downunder" (New Zealand) I find many sellers can be very suspicious of offshore buyers, and in some cases will just ignore inquiry's from...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,715
Posted By meric42
Re: 1951 Heater

Can you tell me about the repair option wit the Ch***y parts? I'm asking for a friend :D
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,715
Posted By meric42
Re: 1951 Heater

Here's one listed for sale on FB Marketplace, with several pictures for comparison, if this also helps?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2024, 04:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,715
Posted By meric42
Re: 1951 Heater

Here is a picture I found recently whilst researching for my '51 convertible. Is this the heater you have? I will need to look at mine to see what is fitted. I know when I first got it home and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-18-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 794
Posted By meric42
Re: Nostalgia engines shop up for sale EVERY THING GOES

YAY :) Congratulations
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-08-2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,602
Posted By meric42
Re: 1942 Deluxe Steering Wheel / Horn Button Help

I have several horn buttons and rings of the era and can possibly help you. Do you have a button or ring?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-22-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 806
Posted By meric42
1949 Mercury door handle

Trying to help a friend who is looking for a right front or left rear door handle for his '49 Mercury. I've searched the Swap Meet page without any luck, and any leads would be greatly appreciated....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-11-2024, 09:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 464
Posted By meric42
'49 - '51 Rear Fender Seam Trim

I was just wondering if anybody knows of a source for a stainless or chrome trim to cover the seam on the top/rear of the rear fenders on a '49 - '51 Ford. I know that they were available in the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-11-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,002
Posted By meric42
Re: 53 Sunliner convertible top

Hi Dean, I sent you a PM, here a couple of photos of my '53.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-30-2024, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 847
Posted By meric42
Re: Are 40 drum two peice drums, want to install new wheel cylinders

You will need to remove the drum and hub as they are held together by the wheel studs and do not separate to remove from the car. The rear ones are the hardest as you need a special puller to remove...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-22-2024, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 613
Posted By meric42
Re: Wiper Arms Interchangeable?? 1953

Check out Rockauto.com they have good prices and ship to us downunder. I bought some for my '53 Sunliner here in NZ from them and very happy.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-22-2024, 09:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,292
Posted By meric42
Re: Rear end ckunking on left turn

It sure does stink :(
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