Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2012, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,997
Re: carburetor options??
did a lot more research and decided to go with the Weber 32/36. I've heard good things about this carb.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2012, 02:56 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,997
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2012, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,997
Re: carburetor options??
Pump and filter and everything is still stock setup. I didn't change anything. Been reading about 1904 being a temperamental carb with consistent flooding issues throughout the years. I've rebuilt...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2012, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,997
carburetor options??
I've got a '53 Customline with the OHV 6 215ci motor running a stock Holley 1904 carb. I've had flooding issues with this carb continuously for a while. Looking to change it out for something else. ...
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Forum: Early V8
05-26-2012, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,303
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2012, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,604
Re: Drop Spindles
No special tools, it was actually easier than I had read. Just jacked it up removed the bolts, pop the old springs out, put new springs in and bolt it back up. And if you don't like the drop height...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2012, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,604
Re: Drop Spindles
I have a 53 Customline. I went the 1990 Aerostar coil route and it gave me about 2 to 2 1/2 inches of drop. Very easy to install and very inexpensive, $60 or so from www.rockauto.com
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2012, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,994
Re: Mac's Poor Customer Service????????
I also have not had any trouble with Mac's. Actually been pretty pleased with everything I've ordered from them.
Sorry about your bad experience but it seems to be an isolated incident and not...
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Forum: Early V8
04-24-2012, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,303
Last piece to complete my trim!!
Looking for the trim moulding spear for the driver's side rear quarter panel of my '53 2-door Customline. I have all the original trim on the car, but I'm missing this single piece.
Can anyone...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2012, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,784
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2012, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 10,447
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2012, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 8,128
Re: 1953 Wiring Harness Question
I just completed a total rewire on my 53 Customline using a 12 circuit kit from EZ Wiring. It was pretty easy and headache free since all wires are different colors and labeled every 5 inches as to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2012, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 899
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2012, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,509
Re: Undercoating
My 53 has undercoating as well. I just assumed the previous owner had it done, but after reading this thread maybe not.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2012, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 899
Light switch replacement issue
My 53 Customline headlight switch is going bad. The motor is a OH6 which has been converted to a 12V generator. the only switch I can find anywhere is a 6V switch:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2012, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,649
Re: Help with a rewire!
I also rewired for safety reasons. the original wiring had lots of exposed wires and shorts all over the car. I'm doing a complete rewire, pretty happy with the EZ Wiring harness. I've actually used...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2012, 02:51 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,649
Re: Help with a rewire!
Thanks guys! I already made the three connections from the generator to the regulator, it was just those two wires I wasn't 100% sure about. I appreciate your replies! This helped me out!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2012, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,649
Help with a rewire!
I'm in the middle of a total rewire of my 53 Customline using a 12 circuit harness from EZ Wiring and I have a question, possibly a dumb one, but help is needed nonetheless...
I've got the stock...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2011, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,457
Re: Single to Dual Master Cylinder
Awesome! I tried searching the forums but obviously was using the wrong key words. Thanks jack that was exactly what I was looking for!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2011, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,457
Single to Dual Master Cylinder
My 53 Customline is currently running it's original single master cylinder for drum/drum manual brakes. I'd like to convert to a dual master cylinder, but I'm not sure what I need to do this.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2011, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,624
Re: Motor Swap
Oops! I meant 1953. Sorry!
I'll check the other forums too though, thanks guys!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2011, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,624
Motor Swap
I've got a 1953 Customline and I'm considering doing a motor swap from the Inline 6 that it currently has to a Ford 289 with C4 tranny. Would the motor mounts be located in the same place or would I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2011, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,794
Re: Serial and production codes
Thanks Kerby!
Red & black does seem like an odd color scheme, but strangely unique at the same time. the guy I bought the car off of said all he knew about it was that it went through a cosmetic...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2011, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,794
Serial and production codes
I recently became the owner of a 1953 Customline that is virtually untouched as far as customizing and restoring goes. It was a great find and it is still in driving order! I've been trying to figure...
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