Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2017, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,801
Re: Reproduction Fuel Tanks
Just a short follow up on this. I ended up ordering one of Bob Drake’s tanks. It came in 3 days, was beautifully made, and slipped in from below without difficulty. Kudos to Bob and his staff.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-24-2017, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,801
Re: Reproduction Fuel Tanks
Have any of you had experience with installing a "Tanks, Inc" tank from underneath? Today I removed my original tank after continuing fuel contamination problems...just plain nasty looking inside. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2016, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,393
Re: 11" clutch with a 3 speed?
I had an 11" clutch on my '37 pickup. It was indestructible. Never noticed any heaviness in operation, just that it refused to wear out.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-04-2016, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,751
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Forum: Early V8
05-18-2016, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 781
'35 Rear Axle Housings
Pair of '35 rear axle housings (48-4010, 48-4011). Good bearing surfaces. $100 plus shipping for the pair.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2016, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,336
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2016, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,336
Re: Tire truing/shaving at John Worden's shop
Of course you realize that by shaving a tire all you've done is masked the symptoms of a poor quality tire and, depending on how much shaving was necessary to achieve the roundness it should have had...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2016, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 146
Views: 30,642
Re: Gravity bends a crank?
Hardly news...Molly's known this all along...she's seen straight crankshafts in every position imaginable.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2016, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,871
Re: Comfortable speed
I daily drive my '35 with 3.78 at 65, when safe, allowing extra stopping distance between me and the car in front of me. As has been intimated, the critical element in modern traffic is the ability...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2016, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,605
Re: Evans waterless coolant
All Evans does is raise the boiling point. If your engine is in otherwise good running order, but boils over with water, there's something wrong (e.g., cracked block or head, ignition timing way off,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2016, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,600
Re: Driveshaft spline worn
Continued use will also wreck the pinion shaft. I ruined an otherwise good 3.54 gear set that way. Don't use it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2016, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,331
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2016, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,331
Re: Weiand Cheater Heads
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=3126&pictureid=34671
Actually, mine do say "Made in Canada", and are genuine Ford parts, not Wieand.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2016, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,083
Re: Gear Shift Lever Install
If Chris' approach doesn't work (it should) your next step would be to take the top off the tranny, install the shift lever back in the top, at which point you can easily line up the shifter forks....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2016, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,783
Re: Lucas ethanol fuel additive
I don't know what claims the Lucas product makes, nor how true they are, but I can personally vouch for Stabil 360. I was having constant fuel contamination issues if my car sat in the garage for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2016, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,684
Re: New vs Used Gears
I bought a new first/reverse slider from him last year as part of a rebuild of a '39 tranny. It's working perfectly; absolutely quiet. I second what Scooder and Seth said...if Mac sells it, you can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2016, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,053
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2016, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,559
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2016, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,559
Re: Looking for My '37 Pickup
It's got to be out there somewhere. I will pay a $1,000 finder's fee for information leading to its repurchase. I think the Model T guy that bought it lived in Rio Linda, CA. It may be out of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2016, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,559
Re: Looking for My '37 Pickup
A couple more pictures.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=3126&pictureid=34411
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=3126&pictureid=34412
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2016, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,559
Looking for My '37 Pickup
I'm looking for my '37 pickup, which I sold in 1992. CA license plate 74748U. Sold it to a Model T guy from the Sacramento area who wanted a V8. Any leads greatly appreciated.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2016, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,609
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2016, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 9,180
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2016, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 9,180
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2016, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,046
Re: Windshield Washer Foot Pedal
'67/'68 Mercury Cougars (probably Mustangs, too) used a foot pedal. Might be able to find and adapt?? (Probably a stupid idea, I'll admit.)
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