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Forum: Early V8 03-09-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 0
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Posted By Bruce_MO
‘42-48 leftover parts

I’m restoring a fairly nice original ‘46 Mercury sedan-coupe, and I have some original stuff off it to get rid of. If you have a Rouge car, these items may be better than yours. I have the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 493
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: 46-48 gas tank questions

It’s just me, but I always leave gas tanks to people who do that for a living. I know that I surely don’t know how to safely apply heat/flame to a tank that may have residual fuel or vapors. Please...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-27-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,625
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: Stories from the past

Funny you should mention Kurt McCormick. He was a friend of my big brother Doug, and he would occasionally come by Doug’s house in his orange blown hemi ‘32 three window. Doug and Kurt were probably...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-27-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 579
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: Looking for a machine shop

My machinist/rebuilder (who does many flatheads and rare and unusual old car motors) who was doing my 59A found a similar crack, and he refused to work on it any more. He said he wouldn’t warrant it,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-22-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 351
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: making your own body trim clips

Agree with woodiewagon46… RS&S has tons of clips and many, many other items that have been hard to find elsewhere. They also have great service.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-19-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,021
Posted By Bruce_MO
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-08-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 226
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: ‘46 wiper control questions

I realize now that my Anco wiper motor is likely a replacement. I had googled it when I was getting it working a few months ago, and saw on the internet an application chart that showed all the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-07-2024, 11:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 226
Posted By Bruce_MO
‘46 wiper control questions

I’m restoring a ‘46 Mercury and I’m unclear how the wiper control knob assembly is put together. I assume it’s generally the same as a Ford. I know it’s supposed to go thru the bottom of the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-24-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,184
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: Torque Tube Carrier Bearing

I just had Larry Shepard install one in my ‘46 torque tube, using a KRW tool designed for the job. It’s pretty straightforward. Without the tool, it would be quite a challenge. I assume you could...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 766
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: 36 five window interior panels

Google “upholstery panel board” and you’ll find what many people use. It’s waterproof and about $15 for a 32” x 48” sheet. I think it’ll be easier to to shape and cut than Masonite, and it’s a much...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-21-2024, 06:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 888
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: Can someone tell me what this is?

Ignition resistor on the left and circuit breaker on the right. Google “wiring diagram” for your vehicle and you’ll see it and how it’s wired up. Both are pretty important
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-15-2024, 10:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 432
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: Power Valves for 94 Style Carbs

Try Daytona Carbs or I think Charlie NY has them
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-23-2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 337
Posted By Bruce_MO
‘46 Dash Plastic repair & paint

On my ‘46 Mercury, the original dash plastic is discolored and crazed or full of shallow cracks in some areas. I’m looking for ideas on products to use to refinish the parts. I’ve been reading SEM...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-18-2023, 08:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 706
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: Carter Model B&B carburetor help

Seth,
Maybe try Carbco in south St. Louis. 314-544-3020. They’ve helped me with parts and rebuilds in the past. Good luck.

Bruce
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-07-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 533
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: ‘46 Choke and Throttle rods

Graeme was right… I just pulled the metal sleeves out of the rubber on each end. It was easy. I was assuming the rubber was moulded (maybe even vulcanized???) onto the metal sleeves. Nope… just...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-06-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 533
Posted By Bruce_MO
‘46 Choke and Throttle rods

I’m about to refinish my choke and throttle rods on my ‘46 Mercury. I need to replace the rubber flex joints on the motor side of the firewall. I have purchased the flex joints from Dennis Carpenter,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-27-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,017
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: 1946 coupe door screws

My ‘46 Mercury (same body as Ford) has oval Phillips screws for all the hinges to the body. And I think that Michael Driskell at Thirdgen has them. The lower hinges to cowl post have loose nuts and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-06-2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 454
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: 1939 ford headliner, wind lace tack strip material

I’ll admit I cheated long ago to make some tack strip material for a headliner install in a Model A… I just glued two or three layers of panel board scraps together that I had left over from the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-06-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,524
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: Airtex E8902 Debacle

Regarding your question of when to turn the pump off, with my Airtex there is a distinct sound of the pump slowing down as the carb needle valve closes. That’s when I shut the pump off and try to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-05-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 728
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: Exhaust System stock 41 Ford Flathead

It might help to remove the rubber suspension bumper on the passenger side, to give a little more access.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-02-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 778
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: Diagram of parts for 1942-48 passenger heater

I just took one that looks like the photo apart, and was surprised to find three 5-6” sections of rubber hose between the heater core and the sheetmetal housing. The hose looked like sections of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-01-2023, 12:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,045
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: Painting/masking question

Thanks to all for your comments! Much appreciated.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-30-2023, 07:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,045
Posted By Bruce_MO
Painting/masking question

When painting with single stage enamel, how long should I wait before pulling off masking tape to avoid lifting fresh paint? I will be using fine line tape.


Had a problem on a previous...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-21-2023, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 348
Posted By Bruce_MO
Re: Are 1946-1948 Ford and Mercury lower door hinges adjustable?

I shimmed the lower hinges on my ‘46 Mercury because the leading edges of my coupe doors were rubbing on the cowl panel when the doors were opened. The lower hinge screws are backed at the cowl post...
Forum: Early V8 07-22-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 165
Posted By Bruce_MO
36-48 good used Ring & Pinion 3:78

Used 3:78 ring and pinion from my ‘46 Mercury. Excellent condition. Original p/n 68-4209-A. Six spline, fits ‘36 to ‘48 Ford and Mercury with solid drive shaft.

$250 plus shipping.
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