Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 813
Re: Shoutout to Petehoovie!
Yes, I also have enjoyed Pete's help in his enlargements of images. I know what it takes to make an image larger and repost it for better viewing, it's not a small task! The other day he had asked...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 838
Re: '34 Exhaust System
An image of the exhaust system from the 28-34 Parts List:
https://i.postimg.cc/xddQLf4f/Muffler.jpg
From the 33-34 Restoration Manual:
https://i.postimg.cc/cLVdQywP/Muffler1.jpg
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2024, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 839
Re: Are 1934 and 1935 auot bumpers the same?
As DavidG points out, the 34 has a single impressed line centered in its length, painted black.
The 34 Victoria (40-740) rear bumper is different than its contemporaries....longer in length, and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2024, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 783
Re: Front wheel studs
Yes, I had a similar problem with my '34 front wheel drums. The B-1107 studs offered throughout todays part suppliers are not correct. Their sold as fitting both front and rear....they do not. As the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2024, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 433
Re: Oil Pan modification
https://i.postimg.cc/pr5xXMYZ/33-34-Tray.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/xqrQXp6S/34-Windage-Tray.jpg
I don't have the windage tray in my 34 first generation engine (short story, someone put a 35 pan...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2024, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 412
Views: 182,465
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2024, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 485
Re: 34 Ford Rear View Mirror Reinstall
I've seen the cover called a "windshield header trim panel" Part# 40-701470. It's made of sheet metal steel, covered in the napped cotton that matches the headliner fabric.
The screws along the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2024, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,478
Re: 1934 Ford Rose Beige Mohair
Ok, I've received a few sample's of 100% mohair from various venders and this is what I've found.
DavidG provided this image of an original '32 interior:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2023, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,478
Re: 1934 Ford Rose Beige Mohair
Yes, Mohair is expensive. Depending on the supplier, it's easily anywhere between 150 up to 500 dollars a yard. Average range is about 200 to 300 dollars. Leather is about the same per yard. I've...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2023, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,478
Re: 1934 Ford Rose Beige Mohair
I'm getting several samples from current retailors, I hope to have something my trimmer can work with soon. I can't use what was in my car, it was apparently redone in the mid '70's. They used a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,478
Re: 1934 Ford Rose Beige Mohair
I think that second picture shows very well the color depth David. Not what I was expecting, but exactly what I've been looking for. Restored interiors can be found on the web when the cars are being...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,478
1934 Ford Rose Beige Mohair
Guys, I'm looking at purchasing Mohair and wondering just how much Rose color was in the original material? I've been getting samples and haven't found much that doesn't seem too dark. My question...
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Forum: Early V8
01-09-2023, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 538
Re: .040 flanged rod bearings '32 to '36
I want to say THANK YOU to Fred Willner of Southside Obsolete Ford (http://www.southsideobsolete.com) for contacting me regarding this hard to find .040 rod bearing. I received it today and I'm very...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-05-2023, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,939
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Forum: Early V8
01-04-2023, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 538
.040 flanged rod bearings '32 to '36
I'm looking for one set of .040 flanged rod bearings for a first generation flathead. Will buy the whole set if you don't want to break them up.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2022, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,624
Re: Flathead Blocks
Not that I'd know for sure, but Bert's Model A Store (https://modelastore.com/) in Denver may take the lot from you? They deal mainly in Model A parts, but they told me they have a lot of V8 engine...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2022, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,332
Re: 1934 victoria
That won't work, the tank itself just barely fits between the frame rails....there's no end play left or right.
With the tank side flanges on top of the frame, remove the two stationary bolts on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2022, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,997
Re: Knowing left from right??
Well, I'm just venting my frustrations on the lack of quality reproduction parts, or the slim pickings for NOS.
Thanks for the replies.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2022, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,997
Re: Knowing left from right??
As much as I'd like to restore the Victoria to "As Henry Built It", I've unfortunately had my mind made up for me due to the reasonings already stated. Lack of parts, incorrect parts, lack of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2022, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,997
Re: Knowing left from right??
You're right, there are those classes. But, that will be the day when a Touring Class gets the same recognition as the Concours class. No "Overall Champion" will ever come out of the Touring Class as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2022, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,997
Re: Knowing left from right??
Believe me gentlemen, I very much appreciate your replies! This hobby is full of pitfalls and misinformation (or lack of it......unlike Model A restorers that have repair manuals from Les Andrews to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2022, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,997
Re: Knowing left from right??
40 Deluxe, the "domino effect" takes place when the worn part is the camshaft bushing, that requires removing the camshaft lever, that requires removing the camshaft lever pin, that's frozen in place...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2022, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,997
Re: Knowing left from right??
I stand corrected regarding the Model A camshaft lever positioning. I didn't realize they are positioned upright on the camshaft rather than downward as the 34. Turning them up, the angle of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2022, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,997
Knowing left from right??
I'm running into this with reproduced parts and wondering if others have found this to be true.......overseas manufacturers don't know their left from their right?
I've got mechanical brakes on my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2022, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 682
Re: 33/34 mechanical brake shoe spring?
It's hard to believe these kinds of parts are so hard to find. Like I said, I'm fine with using an equivalent spring setup if someone happens to know what to use, or where to get it?
I'll give...
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