Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2015, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 10,773
Re: latest ebay fee increase
well i have been on ebay for a long time but pretty much stopped selling because they are not fair and there is no recourse when they are wrong which they often are. they don't care about fair, all...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2015, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,735
Re: Overheating
180 isn't that hot but vapor lock is a pain in the butt with mech. pumps, go electric and make sure your fan is either pulling or pushing depending on how it is set up. i run a larger electric fan,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2015, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 10,773
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2015, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,499
Re: tire size question
i have a comparison chart somewhere, will look for it. i think you are looking at around 205/65 or so though.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2015, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,966
Re: 1949 F-3 Tail Gate
i sold one a while back off a f3 for 50.00 in pretty good shape. i wasn't trying to retire on it just wanted it to get a nice home. if you want to pm me your phone or email i will look for one for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2015, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 16,992
Re: cost of a paint job?
paint.....this is controversial but i think most paint shops are terrible rip-offs and they always say that well the cost of paint has skyrocketed, etc.. i had a friend take a 55 chevy to a shop and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2015, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,188
Re: Dual carbs
i have been driving flatheads since high school (1955-59) and i have had nothing but problems with mechanical fp's and always go electric. vapor lock used to drive me nuts but i have never had vapor...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2015, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,451
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2015, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,607
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2015, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,607
Re: Secret to acorn nuts?
i just use a bit of electrical tape to cover the stud and overlap a little bit and they snug right up and stay on and are easy to pop off.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2015, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,451
Re: No fuel pressure after 20 mins driving
with 3 carbs you might want to move it up to 3 or 3 1/2 and try that for a while. i run 2 97's and 2 1/2 is a little less than it wants, especially in 2d to 3rd gear at around 60, it stumbled a bit...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2015, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,393
Re: 12 volt question and dust clouds
i used inline reducers i got off ebay on my conversion. they work great and don't cost much (like 3.00 each). norcap sales, 1-209-481-6496. www.AutoReWire.com (http://www.AutoReWire.com).
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2015, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,244
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2015, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,231
Re: Remote oil filter plumbing
i went to the local farm and ranch supply and bought a couple hydraulic hoses off the shelf that worked perfectly. cost 10 or 15 bucks. just match up the fittings. did this on my 52 f1.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2015, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,821
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2015, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,151
Re: 47 tudor suspension
i kinda mis-spoke about the shocks, what i meant was i asked him if i should put on new modern shocks instead of the lever style. i never tested the original shocks and i don't know if they are good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2015, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,151
47 tudor suspension
i have a 47 tudor and would like to smooth out the ride without a lot of modifications. my buddy, an old car guy said it don't need shocks just grease between the leaves on the springs and keep it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2015, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,478
Re: Trim Barn Find - Mercury?
can't really tell but the thing with the hole in it could maybe be the optional spotlight/driving light that is on the front bumper 52-54 mercs. i had them on my 53 monterey.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2015, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,676
Re: locking gas cap
good ideas vic and westcoast....i like the coil idea best right now. thanks.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2015, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,716
Re: Prime to start.
yes, a vacuum leak or something might be causing your fuel to bleed back into the line/tank when shut down. check your gas cap too for vent.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2015, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,963
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2015, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,676
Re: locking gas cap
years ago my high school buddy ran a fake filler to a gallon container which he pissed in and poured waste liquids in and every now and then he would get some fool trying to steal gas. his gas...
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Forum: Early V8
05-25-2015, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,076
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Forum: Late V8
05-25-2015, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,177
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2015, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,676
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