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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-25-2023, 09:17 PM
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Views: 578
Posted By md8810
Re: 39 ford tick/rattle when cruising not on accel

Had a similar noise in an 8BA. Highway Cruising with no load or engine "floating" with a neutral throttle, the noise would come in and out.
Clyde of C&G suggested that the piston to head clearance...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-24-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,385
Posted By md8810
Re: Recommendations

Look into tumbling media, a process for deburring aluminum parts after machining. I seen excellent results on concours Corvette alloy engine parts.
Forum: Early V8 04-09-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,202
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Forum: Early V8 03-20-2021, 02:07 PM
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Views: 1,202
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Forum: Early V8 03-17-2021, 10:58 PM
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Views: 1,202
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Forum: Early V8 03-15-2021, 08:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,202
Posted By md8810
Columbia two speed differential w/controis

1940 Ford Columbia, 3:78 gears, just rebuilt, bulletproofed, new reproduction original controls. Can deliver to Reno, the SF Bay Area or Southern Calif. PM for details.
More info and photos are on...
Forum: Early V8 01-20-2021, 10:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 355
Posted By md8810
40-47 truck wiper bezels

We are assembling a '40 ford pickup restoration and lack some wiper parts. We have the motor and need the interior bezel that mounts the motor to the cowl and the exterior bezel covering the shaft...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-20-2020, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,654
Posted By md8810
Re: Media Blasting 40 Body

I have not had occasion to try this myself. Tar based undercoating, when frozen with dry ice becomes brittle and can be shattered and easily removed. Has anyone tried this process?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-31-2020, 05:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,815
Posted By md8810
Re: There must be a better way

A timely thread as I'll be on the same task soon.
My "new" 11+ year old, wire set from C&G has terminal similar ends to those pictured. According to the directions, they go on the plugs. The...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2020, 07:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,255
Posted By md8810
Re: Noise at higher RPM?

I see, original motor, perhaps a carbon removal engine treatment additive might help for a start.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,255
Posted By md8810
Re: Noise at higher RPM?

Had the exact same problem with an 8ba engine. It was suggested that the combination of close piston top to head clearance and the rod bearing "float" under the described driving conditions causes...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-20-2019, 01:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,298
Posted By md8810
Re: 1936 Pickup Bed Questions

My understanding:
The factory configuration is a wood sub floor under the metal floor. The metal floor is riveted in place to the side and front panels after the wood is installed on the sub frame....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-19-2019, 02:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,298
Posted By md8810
Re: 1936 Pickup Bed Questions

I have been working on the same project but with a '40 bed.
I refer you to Joy at Mack-products.com. They have everything you need in their catalogue. Joy and her team went, in my opinion, out...
Forum: Early V8 11-17-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 744
Posted By md8810
40-41 pickup hoods

Two nice '41 Ford pickup hoods and one '40 hood. $900 for all three.
PM for pictures
Forum: Early V8 08-26-2019, 04:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,020
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Forum: Early V8 08-10-2019, 11:55 AM
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Views: 1,020
Posted By md8810
40-41 pickup body parts

Front inner fender panels.
Rear fenders, modified: no spare dimple and fuel filler door added
Left front fender very nice
2 ‘41 hoods very nice
1 ‘40 hood
Bed with nice sides other parts...
Forum: Early V8 06-13-2019, 03:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 758
Posted By md8810
1939-41 ford pickup Passenger side rear fender

Professionally media blasted and epoxy primed. The running board end is very nice. The spare tire dimple is rough. The overall fender is lumpy with amateur repairs in the past. The rear bottom...
Forum: Early V8 06-13-2019, 03:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 593
Posted By md8810
1941 Ford rear end

Complete rear end from a 6cyl 57,000 mile car. Ratio is 3:78. Includes brakes torque tube and radius rods.
PM for pictures
Can deliver to LA Roadster Club swap meet
Forum: Early V8 06-13-2019, 03:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 797
Posted By md8810
1939-41 Merc engine

Disassembled and cleaned, no cracks in the deck, std 3 3/16 bore.
passes the "pencil test" meaning the look of a 221 cu inch but is 239 cu inches.
Pm for pictures.
Can deliver to LA Roadster Club...
Forum: Early V8 06-13-2019, 02:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 718
Posted By md8810
1941 Ford pickup hood

Selling 3 1941 Ford pickup hoods. No rust or major damage in them. I can deliver to the LA Roadster Club swap meet. Will not have a space at swap meet.
PM for pictures
Forum: Early V8 02-08-2019, 04:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 551
Posted By md8810
32 fuel gauge

Fuel gauge from a 32 Ford pickup. Does not appear to have ever been dissembled. Gasket between glass and face is dislodged. Face appears to be excellent. Do not know if it works. $95.
Buyer pays...
Forum: Early V8 01-05-2019, 03:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 506
Posted By md8810
32 ford truck gas gauge

I have only the fuel gauge. The interior gasket is dislodged and showing and in the picture, it is covering some of the numbers. The face and numbers look good, not smudged. I do not know if it...
Forum: Early V8 10-08-2018, 03:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 873
Posted By md8810
Forum: Early V8 09-23-2018, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 873
Posted By md8810
Complete 8ba engine

Ford 8ba engine. removed from a '40 ford for a SBC conversion. Very good running with no issues. Very clean, 12 alternator, distributor, carb and new clutch disc and pressure plate balanced with...
Forum: Early V8 05-24-2018, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 834
Posted By md8810
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