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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-06-2025, 04:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,657
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: Some believe I've crossed over to the dark side. 39/40 vs. '36

i'd rather see dark fenders and lighter sides, but that's subjective and think you should do what makes You happy.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-06-2025, 07:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 212
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: exhaust to intake manifold pipe - plumbing method request

thanks KW. i was going from a Chevy straight 6 YT which showed a pipe from one of the split exhaust headers to the intake manifold.

appreciate the help.

s.e.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-05-2025, 05:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 212
Posted By s.e.charles
exhaust to intake manifold pipe - plumbing method request

reading California Bill's Ford Speed Manual - 1952 edition - page 40 makes the statement: "A low manifold with heat is more attractive ..."

so my question du jour .. . . . how was the piping run...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-05-2025, 04:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 555
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: Confusing 1940 FORD DeLuxe video

from the help i have been given, someone whose knowledge base is that deep would certainly question un-factual or misleading information being presented.*

*i understand that's awkwardly worded,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-02-2025, 07:45 AM
Replies: 457
Views: 160,562
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

i did not know that "touring" was an early option or even term used to identify.

i can't understand (from YT presenters' examples such as Paul Shinn) how the early Model A cars were pattered from...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-02-2025, 04:21 AM
Replies: 457
Views: 160,562
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

well, the lime green wheels would not be My choice, but that's subjective.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-01-2025, 08:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,221
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: three on the tree shifting [more scale model research]

it's not just me i guess:

https://youtu.be/0nTiPzqWKtA?si=iIcBNf7EHn3R9Ox0
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-01-2025, 08:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,221
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: three on the tree shifting [more scale model research]

thanks for the encouragement.

as mom used to say "some days you could p^$$ off a saint"

well, i did my best to try, anyway.

sid
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-01-2025, 07:56 PM
Replies: 457
Views: 160,562
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

thanks. my second choice was '34, but i did not know if there was even a sedan made that year.

beautiful car.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-01-2025, 05:15 PM
Replies: 457
Views: 160,562
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

Q: is this a '37?

i think the humpback trunk to be the nicest body style, but i don't

recognize the front.

and to further flummox me, i don't think i have ever seen a grille which

wraps...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-01-2025, 10:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,221
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: three on the tree shifting [more scale model research]

see the thread title.

i have a construction [residential carpentry] background and my mechanical abilities/ knowledge falls short.

nothing worse than a scale model with a distributor bolted to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-01-2025, 04:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 959
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: 34 Ford coupe converting rumble seat to trunk

great link; thank you

s.e.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-31-2025, 02:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,221
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: three on the tree shifting [more scale model research]

youse guys are answering questions before i can even formulate them = not fair!

i really DO appreciate the help. my reference files doth runeth over. i hope it's okay

to print some of those...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-31-2025, 12:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,221
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: three on the tree shifting [more scale model research]

oh; i thought it was a separate casting.

thanx
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-31-2025, 10:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,221
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: three on the tree shifting [more scale model research]

and going over the photos, not getting haughty, but now i can identify the "bearing retainer" - which i had thought would be a transmission mount [thank you] speedometer cable connection, and the top...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-31-2025, 10:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,221
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: three on the tree shifting [more scale model research]

thank you for the additional photos; always something i can pick out for

additional detail.

i meant the short section between the transmission casting and the engine block.

doesn't that...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-30-2025, 06:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,221
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: three on the tree shifting [more scale model research]

i'll say they're helpful.

each one holds a piece of the puzzle for me. and it's really convenient someone took the time to label them because it saves me from asking a gazillion other questions....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2025, 08:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,221
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: three on the tree shifting [more scale model research]

i think reading somewhere the market shift was to ladies and the column shift was intended enforced the ease of which driving could be undertaken.

with regard to your second comment, it's not the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2025, 08:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,221
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: three on the tree shifting [more scale model research]

just giving me the picture posted is helpful; thank you.

often technical bulletins are so complete i get buried trying to get from A to B.

the transmission is so perfect the photographer must...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2025, 03:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,221
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: three on the tree shifting [more scale model research]

i appreciate that because i finally (with some help!) understand how the linkage is connected (90 degree bend & cotter pin) so things are beginning to make a bit more sense. i'm at the "saturation...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2025, 01:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,221
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: three on the tree shifting [more scale model research]

perhaps my (mis)understanding needs to go a little further up the steering column.

from memory, gear pattern is H with reverse high to the left (toward the operator) first straight down...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2025, 01:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,221
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: three on the tree shifting [more scale model research]

so would components #7285 & #7290 (left side of picture) work in a rotation

movement (as opposed to push/ pull)?

i used to work with a fellow in the boatyards and he would explain all sorts of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2025, 10:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,221
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: three on the tree shifting [more scale model research]

thanks Bob C. that helps me get through the firewall and on my way towards the transmission.

the block i'm having is how the connecting rods attach and line of travel goes

from the athwartship...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2025, 10:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,221
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: three on the tree shifting [more scale model research]

btw: can i have an advance on my allowance?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2025, 08:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,221
Posted By s.e.charles
Re: three on the tree shifting [more scale model research]

you must be a better googler than i, because, while i did get lots of images for

parts, i do not understand "... the interconnection between the transmission linkage and

the two perpendicular...
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