Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2021, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 627
Re: New guy intro - 1952 Customline
I restored a ‘53 Ranch Wagon a while ago. A great supplier of lots of parts you might need is Concourse Parts. Quality and service were very good.
Good luck. That’s a neat business coupe
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2021, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 191
Re: 1951 f3
On my ‘52 F1, I put the inner fenders on first and then put on the fenders and other pieces. It was pretty straightforward that way.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2021, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,286
Re: A little eye surgery
Had both done a couple years ago, and it was easy and made a huge difference. What they forgot to mention is that a pretty high percentage of folks will experience some fogginess after a while (about...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2021, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 414
1946 Mercury exhaust system source?
Who has the best exhaust system components for a '46 Mercury? The only place I've found that carries any of the larger pieces is Mac's.
Thanks in advance.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2021, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,082
Re: MiG help
I had the same issue with my old SP-100; new tips are not compatible with my 20+ year old torch. Spent an hour at my CeeKay welding supply source in St. Louis and they were totally stumped. Could not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2020, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 875
Re: Verify oil pump working
I did what Katy did... old tube, about $3 worth of parts to give a quick visual indication. I had rebuilt a pump with a kit from Brattons on my new AER engine and did the messy way, and it seemed way...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2020, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,361
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-24-2020, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,156
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-06-2020, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 529
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2020, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 438
Re: 28 and 30 rear end differences
Jim,
The judging stds would indicate a lot of differences that would take a trained eye to know, and I'll defer to the early '28 experts to provide details. I know that radius rods, backing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2020, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 983
Re: lifting off the body (Brent Terry)
I prefer the path of least resistance... remove the two bolts on the steering box and lay it down. Then four guys can easily lift the body onto the frame at a reasonable height without fancy lifting...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2020, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,222
Re: Slamming into first gear
As a kid, I was told to put a half pint of STP in the transmission, and I've always done it. I think there are folks who use a LOT of STP.
So I always use what Bratton's sells as 600W...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-20-2020, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 355
Re: Fender Identification
I’m guessing they are ‘31 “wide bed” fenders. They are quite rare. Typical ‘30-31 coupe, roadster, narrow bed fenders are 12” wide.
My best guess...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2020, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 768
Re: catalog
Agreed on Concours… a lot of stuff, and I've always had excellent service.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2020, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 314
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-25-2020, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,888
Re: My junkyard find
Will,
Being interested in Model A's, I'd hate to see some potentially good Model A housings be cut up. If the bearing surfaces aren't bad, they might be just what some Model A guy needs. And...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-25-2020, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 214
Re: 53 Ranchwagon gas tank
Tommyleea,
I have a '53 Ranchwagon and I removed the tank to clean it out and attempt to fix a bit of "flattening" that had occurred when someone evidently ran over something. I did not notice...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2020, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 745
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2020, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 235
'46 Merc Cylinder heads- quick question
Sorry, but I can't find the right answer... what are the correct markings on a '46 Mercury cylinder head... 59 A-B, A only, etc.? Been searching and I've seen a couple variants.
Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2020, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 94
Views: 5,061
Re: white steam from breather and water tailpipe
Just had to replace both head gaskets on my '51 8BA. Had a smaller problem than what it sounds like you're seeing. My first sign was foaming coolant, and it would always push a bit of foam out after...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2020, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,011
Re: Foaming coolant
Stopping the water pump from turning reduces the chance of what Bob pointed out... air leaking in as the source of the foaming.
What you should see is nice big bubbles coming to the surface,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2020, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,011
Re: Foaming coolant
Simple test... fill the radiator to the top. Disconnect the fan belt so the water pump won't turn. Start the engine and look for bubbles at the filler neck. Any bubbles are an indication of a blown...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2020, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 600
Re: 53 Ranchwagon Radiator
On my '53 Ranchwagon (also recored), the brackets look to be about 7/8" in front of the core. The back side of the core is about 1" from the fan. I took several cell photos and I'm happy to share,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2020, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,346
Re: Help Me -before I go mad
I'm with Frank Miller... had a similar intermittent spark problem. It was a loose connection at the resister/fuse block.
Good luck!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2020, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 603
Re: 49 ford 4 door radiator
I had problems with Carpenter hoses at the bottom as well. They are the wrong shape and as you said a bit too short. And the Ford logo came off in my hands as I tried to wrestle them on. Poor Chinese...
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