Forum: Early V8
09-27-2023, 10:38 PM
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91a-2062
I need a NOS or excellent usable left front brake cylinder in original size 1 1/4 for a 1939 Ford Convertible. Part number 91A-2062, fits 1939-41 only. I know I can use the later 42-48 cylinder but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2023, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 691
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2023, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 691
Re: 1939 Ford Conv female dovetail
I recall the originals were not plastic, there also seems to be no tabs to hold the dovetails in place like in picture 52 and the B-pilars are in excellent original shape. My car is really early,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2023, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 691
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2023, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 691
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2023, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 691
1939 Ford Conv female dovetail
What are the correct female dovetails for a 1939 Ford Conv Coupe? I seem to have the wrong ones B-702574-RK pictured. The top one pops out. Is the correct one for the Conv 48-702574-RK? How do they...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2023, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 747
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2023, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 747
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2023, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 9
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39 Dlx: New brake light switch not working
Brake light switch did not work due to sitting and silicon brake fluid. Swapped in a new switch, still nothing? I only took the old one off and while fluid was dripping out quickly screwed a new one....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2021, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 631
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Forum: Early V8
12-07-2021, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 816
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Forum: Early V8
01-09-2021, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 1
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1936 Ford Conv rear window frame
Need a 1935-36 stainless/chrome outer, tan inner Roadster, Phaeton, Cabriolet REAR window frame, size od 24”x6 7/8”. New or good used, with or without glass.
Prefer LB or similar, please NO...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2019, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,723
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2019, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,723
Lebaron Bonney Conv rear window frames
What happened to LB parts and is somebody going to continue the business?
I need a 33-34 or 35-36 Roadster/Phaeton rear window frame for another make. Wonder where I can get one?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2019, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 39 Ford Conv side window fit
Thanks Kube. The other side is better than the other. Top is new LB and fits very well. I had an old timer restore this car and I am pretty sure he got lazy after a long restoration and just did not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2019, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 5
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39 Ford Conv side window fit
A common problem with the 39 Ford Conv Coupe door side windows is a poor fit from the factory. With some cars the windows do not go all the way up, some have a gap between window frame and A-pilar...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2019, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,614
Re: Rebuilding a 1939 fuel pump
I did not pretension mine just now when I swapped the diaphragm but might do so before I start the 39 Conv.
Charlie ny, which slot do you mean? I did put grease on the slot where the actuating arm...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2019, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,614
Re: Rebuilding a 1939 fuel pump
This is what Tom says:
When the fuel pump is re-assembled, the directions tell you to operate the rocker arm to it's full travel in order to draw the diaphragm down into the casting. THEN the bolt...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2019, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,614
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2019, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,614
Rebuilding a 1939 fuel pump
When swapping a new membrane in a 1939 fuel pump does it require to be pretensioned before tightening the screws? This is what is done eg. to a Volkswagen pump so the membrane is not distorted and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2019, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: 1939 Ford flathead rattle
I have now listened to the rattle and driven the car a bit. Definitely not from the engine which runs very smooth. I would say clutch area, throw out bearing maybe? It has lessened with driving and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2019, 03:17 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,871
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2019, 03:13 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,871
Re: 1939 Ford flathead rattle
Thanks for the replies guys. It does seem difficult pinpointing the noise. The fact that you cannot hear it all the time would suggest something outside the motor I guess which is good news. I need...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2019, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 13
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1939 Ford flathead rattle
My 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible flathead was rebuilt in 2011 and only driven about 300-400 miles since as I was abroad. After sitting for 7 years I drove the car last September about 60 miles and car...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2018, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: 1939 water pumps again
I tried pulling the pulleys by hand and they both move forward with ease, however the left more than the right side which is maybe why it is more noticeable.
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