Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2018, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,702
Bullitt Mustang update
Well, I got to see the Bullitt at the Amelia Island Concours. Being a volunteer, I figured I had all day to find a way to drive it.
From before the show began, before sun up I plied my plan at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2018, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,729
Re: Right era, wrong type of transportation
Karl, I have the greatest respect for the bomber crews of WW2 ... and have to admit that would have been my last choice of assignments.
The subject of scoring air victories is one that remains a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2018, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,519
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2018, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,071
Amelia Island Concours Changed to Saturday
For those planning to attend, forecast of rain has moved the show to one day earlier. Had to do this last year ... went smoothly ... did not affect the content and quality of the event.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2018, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,519
Amelia Island Concours Changed to Saturday
For those planning to attend, forecast of rain has moved the show to one day earlier. Had to do this last year ... went smoothly ... did not affect the content and quality of the event.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2018, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,752
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2018, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,847
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2018, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,410
Re: Shipping Costs
"I sold a.set of headlights, weight and size correct and entered when the auction was listed. Winning bidder was quoted by the ebay listing of $39 ups ground. I created my own lable with my own ups...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2018, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,410
Re: Shipping Costs
I would not link eBay with high shipping costs. In fact, eBay enables sellers to ship at discounted rates which are passed on to the buyer as long as the seller is accurate on the shipping weight.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2018, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,410
Re: Shipping Costs
Even in the States you have to be wary. The Bob Drake catalog weighs 3 1/4 lbs. On my last order they quoted the shipping THEN asked if I wanted their free catalog.
Almost doubled my shipping. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2018, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,109
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2018, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 7,555
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2018, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,158
Re: Spark timing question
(Bubba and I are generally on the same page ... or at least maybe only a paragraph or two off.)
Early on, dealers simply exchanged distributors rather than do much with them. As service fees...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2018, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,158
Re: Spark timing question
I have a confession to make.
That's not my "dumb idea." That's the design that Ford created, patented, invested millions in and built into millions of cars.
What is (close :))? Seems like it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2018, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,158
Re: Spark timing question
Still wondering ...
If someone, like Bubba, sets the timing on a helmet or crab at 4BTDC and it's installed on an engine, will it fire at 4BTDC?
... with the engine running?
How about if the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2018, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,158
Re: Spark timing question
I wonder ...
When Ford started building the new V8 back in the early 1930's, how was the timing set on the engines?
How did the folks who built the distributors set them up? There were no Sun...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2018, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,984
Re: Original Bullitt Mustang(s)
'From most information out there, the car that was used for most of the stunts is in pretty bad condition. I've seen no photos but the info seems to indicate that it is beyond salvage."
Yes. From...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2018, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,984
Re: Original Bullitt Mustang(s)
"They need to get a set of Calif. Black Plates for the car, the original numbers would be nice I'm sure something could be worked out.
New Jersey plates don't look right on it."
This is where...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-09-2018, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,165
Re: Original Bullitt Mustang
Definitely not the Mexican junkyard car, but you do have a very optimistic view of what might come out of one.;)
The Hagerty article explains it all.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-08-2018, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,165
Original Bullitt Mustang
Both of the long sought-after Bullitt Mustangs have been found. The "stunt" car was found in a junk yard in Mexico. The "hero" car was located in TN and will be at the Amelia Island Concours, Mar....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2018, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,984
Original Bullitt Mustang(s)
For those who have not heard, both of the long sought-after Bullitt Mustangs have been found. The "stunt" car was found in a junk yard in Mexico. The "hero" car was located in TN and will be at the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2018, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 13,005
Re: Block availability
"You can have 10 blocks you think are fine, but after proper testing, 90% of them will turn out to be cracked, at least in my experience."
Not sure how accurate that is, but even if half are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2018, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,280
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2018, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 19,685
Re: Timing Mark Indicator
Charlie,
As embarrassing as it may be, your math is wrong. .755 is not the answer. And 22 1/2 degrees is not really relevant.
Additionally, if you read "Bored & Stroked's" post #4, he...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2018, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 13,005
Re: Block availability
How about "wanted ad" buyers who want:
!. Pictures ... of a bare block stored deep in my shop. Too lazy to come and look at it ... and help me drag it out.
2. Guarantees ... they want it...
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