Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2026, 01:06 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2026, 02:52 PM
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Views: 345
Re: fuel gauge send unit
Kurt: According to Googler the answer is YES. The gas tank sending units are the same. Read about it here:...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2026, 08:25 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2026, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,763
Re: Can't Praise Them Enough!
THANK YOU Commander for words well spoken honoring the fallen who made the ultimate sacrifice. And also the Gold Star families.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2026, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,508
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2026, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,508
Re: Sticking accelerator pedal
I APOLOGIZE FOR THE MISINFORMATION RE: '47 FORD FLOOR BOARD REMOVAL.
Thank goodness "Kube" just let me know that:
" '47 has a one-piece metal (or aluminum) floorboard.
Pain in the butt to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2026, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,763
Re: Can't Praise Them Enough!
God Bless all those who made the ultimate sacrifice and also all those past and present who are serving. We must never forget nor take our freedom for granted.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2026, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,508
Re: Sticking accelerator pedal
Marko's idea is a good one as you may have a wire or something interfering with the full actuation of the pedal/firewall spring.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2026, 03:31 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,750
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2026, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,508
Re: Sticking accelerator pedal
Floorboard is easily removed., Just slide the front seat all the way back and remove your floor mat if you have one. Then unscrew
the slotted screws and washers that secure the wooden floor board...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2026, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,750
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2026, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,508
Re: Sticking accelerator pedal
It's easy to check the floorboard bottom cushions that help keep air from entering.
If you have access to a lift, just raise the car up and look at the bottom of the floor board where the pedals...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2026, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,508
Re: Sticking accelerator pedal
Is it getting hung up on the little rubber cushions under the floor board or possibly the edge of the floorboard pedal opening?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2026, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,321
Re: Brakes 1940 Ford
A few years ago there were a lot of aftermarket wheel cylinders that were improperly manufactured - causing lots of problems. It was discussed on Fordbarn.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2026, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,750
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2026, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,750
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2026, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,574
Re: Alemite grease gun
Lots of Alemite grease guns for sale on Ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/b/Alemite-Manual-Automotive-Grease-Guns-Lubrication-Tools/179510/bn_117241598
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2026, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,561
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2026, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,561
Re: Fuel guage question
Mickd: That's good news. Please keep a record of the gas tank readings at FULL, 3/4, 1/2
1/4 and 1/8 so that we can get an idea of the accuracy and how much gas is actually in the tank at those...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2026, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,045
Re: 1940 Ford Front Fender Source
Woodburnranch, Thank you for the tip. I sent the info. to my friend who needs the fenders. I never thought of looking on Craigslist. JIM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2026, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,561
Re: Fuel guage question
On my 40 I get a reading of about 6.3 V coming from the gauge wire that runs from the gauge to the gas fuel tank sending unit.
Carefully check your wiring with this 40 Ford wiring diagram....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2026, 03:33 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,045
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2026, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,045
1940 Ford Front Fender Source
Does anyone have info on who makes the best fiberglass 1940 Ford car right and left front fenders? A friend of mine needs them and is asking me to help.
Would love steel but, really hard to find.
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Forum: Early V8
05-15-2026, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 242
Ford V-8 Oil Fill Tube with Pump Mount
This is an early Ford V-8 fuel pump stand modified with a curved oil fill tube for use with an electric fuel pump. Excellent condition. Shipping is extra. Thanks, JIM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2026, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,435
Re: Curved Vent OPil Tube Question
Yes, there is a large internal 1 7/8 in. baffle with a hole in it to allow oil to pass all the way through into the engine. The smaller 3/4 in. baffle with the number 760 stamped on it blocks the...
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