Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2023, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 351
Re: Dash lights
OK..maybe one of those bullet type connectors? I have the old harness out, so I will check that out..Thanks..Tommy
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2023, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 351
Dash lights
53 Ford Ranchwagon..Trying to figure out where the common connection would be for the dash lights. I have the wiring diagram, and I see a circle where the light wires converge, but can't tell where...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-11-2023, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 586
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-28-2023, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 586
Re: 53 Ranchwagon wiring
Yes, that info helps. I am surprised there isn't more access to the wiring. I see a good spot where I can cut the old harness and attach the pull string. Thanks.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-27-2023, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 586
53 Ranchwagon wiring
Anyone dealt with tail light wiring on a 53 Ranchwagon? I see how it is routed, but not sure how to get at it. It goes into the left kick panel which is metal non removable. Goes down into the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-11-2023, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 265
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-10-2023, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 265
53 ford windshield trim
Installed the windshield in my 53 ford Ranchwagon. It has the bottom chrome trim piece only. The trim kept falling off during installation. I removed the trim, and installed the windshield. Is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2023, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 273
windshield seal
53 Ford Car with chrome trim...Is there a top to the windshield seal? One of the long sides seems to have a small/thinner lip seal, that would be on the outside towards the car...I am thinking this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2023, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 418
Re: Windshield Molding
Just an update..I removed the windshield from my Ranchwagon. There are no clips on the chrome strip at the bottom of the windshield. There is a sheet metal screw at each end. There is a ledge...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2023, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 418
Windshield Molding
53 Ranchwagon..Trying to figure out how to remove the chrome molding strip at the bottom of my windshield. Not worried about the glass, because I am replacing it. I am trying not to bend my chrome...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2023, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,215
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2023, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,215
Re: Putting a drain plug in a gas tank?
CO2 seems like it would be safe, but I was going to use it to static leak test my A/C in my car, and was told it would be very dangerous, might explode? Still don't understand it. Used Nitrogen.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2023, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 601
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2023, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 601
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2023, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 601
Hood Safety Latch
53 Ford Car/Ranchwagon hood secondary safety catch/latch. Does anyone know if the latch for a 51 would work on a 53? I cannot find one listed for a 53 anywhere. Supposedly an important part, hard...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2022, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 585
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2022, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 585
vent window handle
53 Ford Ranchwagon vent window handle repair kit. I received the repair kit, and removed the old rivets, and vent handle mount area. Three new rivets came in the kit. They are very small rivets. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2022, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 369
Window Regulator Rollers
53 Ford Ranchwagon. Purchased new rollers for my window regulator. None of them engage the mounting point. Looking at the rollers, the clip doesn't extend into the center of the roller. So, it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2022, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 308
53 Ford Ranchwagon Hood Springs
My hood hinges have two different types of springs. The flat coil type, and the regular extension spring. My flat coil springs are in tact, but the extension springs are gone/broken. What is the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2022, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 349
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2022, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 349
53 Ranchwagon window
Working on door glass now. I am getting new rollers for the regulator arms. Do the rollers snap into the guides that are on the window lift channel, after they are installed on the arms? When I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2022, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 541
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-27-2022, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 541
Radiator support bracket
This is on my 53 Ranchwagon. What is the purpose of the radiator support bracket bolt and spring that is on the bottom? Is is for movement, and how tight do you tighten it? Thanks..
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-23-2022, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,370
Re: 53 Ford Ranchwagon
The Ranchwagon is nothing to write home about. I got it from a junkyard for the flathead. Rebuilt the flathead, and decided to keep them together. I go back and forth out of the shop, but I don't...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-20-2022, 04:56 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,370
Re: 53 Ford Ranchwagon
Disregard, I see now that the jam nuts are used for adjustment of the rod. Thanks to all for the inputs. Back to work..
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