Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2022, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,513
Re: Oil Chex Gauge
Kevin - I know I would ruin it if I tried -If you want to try I'm happy to pay you to have a go . If it wasn't possible then nothing woulld be lost as its useless currently -Karl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2022, 04:21 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,183
Re: 1934 Coupe gas tank issue
Thanks that's what I have . It allows you to use the original gauge and sender -However It pushes the whole Sender up by the thickness of the adaptor Which means I never see full on my gauge ....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2022, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,513
Re: Oil Chex Gauge
I have an original and a repo . The original is internally wired but the repo is not and requires a live feed to the top terminal-Given that fact that even the repo is now 50 years old its hard...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2022, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,183
Re: 1934 Coupe gas tank issue
There is an adapter available for the tank which allows the original hydrostatic gauge to be used . I have one on my tank . I either brought it with the tank or from one of the parts houses -Karl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2022, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,048
Re: 34 Ashtray Radiohead/Cables
Yep - I wonder if he's got a fuel pump for my Model A as well ?
Fortunately I have had a PM from some one with over 1300 post on here and it looks like we may be able to sort something out -...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2022, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,048
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2022, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 18,468
Re: Rocky Mountain High Road Trip
Wow what great photos.
I was shocked to see your average gas price. I did a quick conversion and in New Zealand we are paying the equivalent of almost US$6.00 per US gallon !
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2021, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,048
34 Ashtray Radiohead/Cables
Hi after a 34 radiohead for the ashray radio with cables
Have every thing else -i have posted a message in the wanted section but I suspect most people don't look there often -Karl
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Forum: Early V8
12-29-2021, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 571
34 Ashtray Radiohead/Cables
Hi after a 33/34 Ashtray radio head with cables
Have the rest -Just need the last bit to install what i have
Karl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2021, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,439
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2021, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,452
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2021, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 10,276
Re: Anyone else heard or know?
I had always assumed that Hydrogen fueled cars combusted the hydrogen and the explosion was the motive power , But apparrently not they produce electricity from the hydrogen and that is the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2021, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,239
Re: Pearl Harbor Day
So true but despite this they coped. In fact its my observation , having worked with both groups over the years , that despite the set tour Vietnam Vets didn't fare as well. A group of Vietnam...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-23-2021, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,515
Re: No Shipping
They won't even deliver to New Zealand or Australia currently so not an option for us . DHL is quick but expensive (but no more so than USPS when they would deliver to us )
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2021, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 6,369
Re: 'Rebuilders'? Am I tooo Picky?
I agree we have a small claims court and I could take him there .
Might win but really just don't have the time to do it. I will vote with my feet and its very unlikely that this guy will get...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2021, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 6,369
Re: 'Rebuilders'? Am I tooo Picky?
I wouldn't be happy if it was mine
However you do get what you pay for - I can't see that at even at $60 an hour that there is any way that this speedo could be brought up to concourse ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2021, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,648
Re: Do mufflers work with the flow reversed?
Hmm " I buried Paul" actually "Cranberry Sauce " and "We **** you like Supermen " off Sgt Peppers . Paul (or Billy Shears if you believe I buried Paul) is on record as saying " its ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2021, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 7,669
Re: lost my best friend today
My condolences Stan. Unfortunately the price we pay for loving is the pain of loss and the more we love the higher the price . The way you feel is a tribute to her , you and your relationship ....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2021, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,871
Re: Thumbs up for Third Gen Auto
I had the same experience a coil that ended up in Italy -Although I eventually did get he refunded me -Michael is a stand up guy . And the great thing is he is young (the lucky son of a gun) so...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2021, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,674
Re: Just a simple "thanks"
I woud like to thank every one who posts on here . Its a great community and I have learnt much from everyone on here -Karl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2021, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,163
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2021, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,163
Re: Wanted flathead teds 32-34 steering box
John - PM Ted I understood he was about to make some more. The issue I believe is getting original 1934 shafts and boxes to modify .I do have one in the garage but its about to go back in and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2021, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,814
Re: No Thermostats
Well ... The hotter an engine runs the more efficient it is ( up to the point it boils)
The hotter it runs the less byproducts of combustion -ie less sludging of the oil and components. The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2021, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,684
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2021, 04:15 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,617
Re: Lathe set up help for my shop
I have an old Myford Super 7 with a screw cutting gearbox and also a Myford Rodney Milling attachment as well as taper cutting attachment and dividing head etc . Its old but has been used...
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