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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-02-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 342
Posted By tommyleea
Re: Dash lights

OK..maybe one of those bullet type connectors? I have the old harness out, so I will check that out..Thanks..Tommy
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-02-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 342
Posted By tommyleea
Dash lights

53 Ford Ranchwagon..Trying to figure out where the common connection would be for the dash lights. I have the wiring diagram, and I see a circle where the light wires converge, but can't tell where...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-11-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By tommyleea
Re: 53 Ranchwagon wiring

That's what I was afraid of. Thanks Rob
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-28-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By tommyleea
Re: 53 Ranchwagon wiring

Yes, that info helps. I am surprised there isn't more access to the wiring. I see a good spot where I can cut the old harness and attach the pull string. Thanks.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-27-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By tommyleea
53 Ranchwagon wiring

Anyone dealt with tail light wiring on a 53 Ranchwagon? I see how it is routed, but not sure how to get at it. It goes into the left kick panel which is metal non removable. Goes down into the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-11-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 255
Posted By tommyleea
Re: 53 ford windshield trim

Agreed..is it OK to leave it out?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-10-2023, 11:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 255
Posted By tommyleea
53 ford windshield trim

Installed the windshield in my 53 ford Ranchwagon. It has the bottom chrome trim piece only. The trim kept falling off during installation. I removed the trim, and installed the windshield. Is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-21-2023, 07:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 267
Posted By tommyleea
windshield seal

53 Ford Car with chrome trim...Is there a top to the windshield seal? One of the long sides seems to have a small/thinner lip seal, that would be on the outside towards the car...I am thinking this...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2023, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 411
Posted By tommyleea
Re: Windshield Molding

Just an update..I removed the windshield from my Ranchwagon. There are no clips on the chrome strip at the bottom of the windshield. There is a sheet metal screw at each end. There is a ledge...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 411
Posted By tommyleea
Windshield Molding

53 Ranchwagon..Trying to figure out how to remove the chrome molding strip at the bottom of my windshield. Not worried about the glass, because I am replacing it. I am trying not to bend my chrome...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-21-2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,013
Posted By tommyleea
Re: Putting a drain plug in a gas tank?

My bad..I was going to use oxygen not Co2..Sorry..
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-21-2023, 03:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,013
Posted By tommyleea
Re: Putting a drain plug in a gas tank?

CO2 seems like it would be safe, but I was going to use it to static leak test my A/C in my car, and was told it would be very dangerous, might explode? Still don't understand it. Used Nitrogen.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-17-2023, 10:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By tommyleea
Re: Hood Safety Latch

Thanks Coop..Will do..
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-17-2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By tommyleea
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-17-2023, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By tommyleea
Hood Safety Latch

53 Ford Car/Ranchwagon hood secondary safety catch/latch. Does anyone know if the latch for a 51 would work on a 53? I cannot find one listed for a 53 anywhere. Supposedly an important part, hard...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-25-2022, 03:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 579
Posted By tommyleea
Re: vent window handle

That sounds like a plan..Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-25-2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 579
Posted By tommyleea
vent window handle

53 Ford Ranchwagon vent window handle repair kit. I received the repair kit, and removed the old rivets, and vent handle mount area. Three new rivets came in the kit. They are very small rivets. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-15-2022, 09:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 361
Posted By tommyleea
Window Regulator Rollers

53 Ford Ranchwagon. Purchased new rollers for my window regulator. None of them engage the mounting point. Looking at the rollers, the clip doesn't extend into the center of the roller. So, it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-08-2022, 10:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 303
Posted By tommyleea
53 Ford Ranchwagon Hood Springs

My hood hinges have two different types of springs. The flat coil type, and the regular extension spring. My flat coil springs are in tact, but the extension springs are gone/broken. What is the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-06-2022, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 343
Posted By tommyleea
Re: 53 Ranchwagon window

Copy..Thanks..
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-06-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 343
Posted By tommyleea
53 Ranchwagon window

Working on door glass now. I am getting new rollers for the regulator arms. Do the rollers snap into the guides that are on the window lift channel, after they are installed on the arms? When I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-27-2022, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 534
Posted By tommyleea
Re: Radiator support bracket

Got it..Thanks



Copy..Thanks..
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-27-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 534
Posted By tommyleea
Radiator support bracket

This is on my 53 Ranchwagon. What is the purpose of the radiator support bracket bolt and spring that is on the bottom? Is is for movement, and how tight do you tighten it? Thanks..
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-23-2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,363
Posted By tommyleea
Re: 53 Ford Ranchwagon

The Ranchwagon is nothing to write home about. I got it from a junkyard for the flathead. Rebuilt the flathead, and decided to keep them together. I go back and forth out of the shop, but I don't...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-20-2022, 04:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,363
Posted By tommyleea
Re: 53 Ford Ranchwagon

Disregard, I see now that the jam nuts are used for adjustment of the rod. Thanks to all for the inputs. Back to work..
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