Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2023, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Vibration
check your u joints, i had the same issue on my 37 sedan and it was the u joint in the clam shell. shot a slurry of low melt grease and gear oil and it was gone in a mile of
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-23-2023, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 19,313
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2023, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 709
Re: '37 Coupe wiring replacements
I rewired my 37 deluxe touring sdn several yrs ago and used ri wiring in West Kingston RI. I had turn signals fog lights and wires for both head temp sending units and a wire for electric fuel pump....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2022, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,739
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2022, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,181
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2022, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,438
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2022, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,438
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2022, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,438
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2022, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,560
Re: rear brake drum puller
Just looked at the Mitchell puller and is essentially the same as mine.I have a Mitchell in my 37 and would have bought from them if I had known.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2022, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,560
Re: rear brake drum puller
Just received my Grhovie puller 45 min ago and the first drum is off. It is a very stout tool and popped the drum off in a few slight wacks per instructions. It well machined and very similar to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2022, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,560
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2022, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,075
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 298
Views: 41,677
Re: WHO Is the Oldest Early V8 Forum Member?
79 if I wake up for 3 more weeks.First flathead in 1959, a 1940 deluxe 4 dr with 30,000 mi. paid 75.00 for it and had to save up for it. Meeting and becoming friends with O'l Ron is a high point for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2019, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,658
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2019, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,658
37 gas tank color
Hi, what is the color of a 37 sdn gas tank. Would like to paint it before I install it. I will probably use por 15. Thanks.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2018, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 11,519
Re: It's tough
So sorry to hear of your loss Kieth. I just lost my wife of 53 yrs this past May.
It Sucks! That said we have to honor our mate by moving on. My wife always joked about this day and we agreed that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2018, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
Re: 37 gas tank
I agree with you but thinking outside the box I figured if the lead leaks the gas has to somehow get by the threads to leak. Since there is no pressure I just figured putting Titeseal on the threads...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2018, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
Re: 37 gas tank
Thanks for the info on paint and the lead washer. I usually put a light coat of Titeseal medium on the threads of any threads that have a potential to leak. It not only seals but stays pliable for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-20-2018, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
37 gas tank
Finally got around to pulling my 37sedan gas tank. Was expecting a big job but only took about an hour laying on my back. I have duel exaust so had to pull the very back pipe hangers. Have an early...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2018, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,616
Drake gas tanks
Has Drake fixed the size of the gas tank figment problem with their early tanks?
I plan to replace the tank in my early 37 4dr with the screw in neck.
Thanks in advance, regards, Don
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2018, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,806
Re: Drilling for oil
I also mounted mine behind the left frt wheel. Hangs at a 45 degree angle.Has worked fine for several yrs and makes a neat setup under the hood.
Regards, Don
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2018, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,311
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2018, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,311
Re: bad vibration on 36 sedan
Sounds like a dry u joint. Mix up a slurry of grease and gearoil that you can pump from your grease gun, it worked for me. Had the same issue as you discribed. I give mine a good shot at the start of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2018, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,440
Re: Macs auto parts
I’ve been using Joes since he started his business and everyone is correct, his shipping is quick and at a very fair price. If he has it or can get it he is the guy.
Regards, Don.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2018, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 12,590
Re: Electrolysis solution?
Google BoatZinks.com and they will have what you need. I have a zink in each head. They make a brass plug that will screw into your head and is threaded for thier zink. They come in several...
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