Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2024, 03:58 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2024, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: '48 F1 4 speed trans color
Yes, here in Canada the transmissions were painted to match the engine colour.
The colour in those years was beige, and most people use Cummins Beige paint as its the closest approximation to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-04-2024, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,271
Re: 6v to 12v
In the one I bought there is no hole for the alignment pin at the bottom of the generator. What did you do about that? Just leave the pin out?
Kirk
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2023, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2023, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,480
Re: Rewiring my 40 random questions
Although not really for what you are trying to do, this stock wiring diagram I worked up will show you how typical factory wiring would have been done, if converted to 12V negative ground.
Kirk
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2023, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,633
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2023, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,633
Re: 6 Volt heater motor rebuild
The heater motor used in 1940 would have been a four wire model.
They used forward and reverse for different defrost modes.
To make the NAPA motor work you would have to implement relays to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2023, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Looking for 1936 floorboard seals
My friend Bob has these new in the package, that he mistakenly purchased for his '35.
If you are interested, PM me and I will give you his contact information. We are in Canada.
Kirk
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-15-2023, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,922
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2023, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,441
Re: corn head grease
https://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-Special-Purpose-Corn-Head-Gun-Grease-AN102562.html
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2023, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,922
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2023, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,656
Re: 40 Pickup 4" Drop
I called Pete & Jakes today. The informed me that although they purchased the rights to the CE parts, due to the cost they have not reproduced those arms. So they are unobtanium.
They did have a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2023, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,656
Re: 40 Pickup 4" Drop
Offhand do you remember if the steering radius was affected? I'm trying to picture in my head if the 'through bolt' head will hit the axle.
(I attached a picture of a bolt sitting on my steering...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2023, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,656
Re: 40 Pickup 4" Drop
I think if you were to take a poll of people on the ford barn with modified vs stock axles you would be quite surprised.
Kirk
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2023, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,065
Re: 1940-41 pickup floor cab wood
I'm also missing that piece of wood. That kits you order for under the cab do not include it.
So if you find a source somewhere let me know.
Kirk
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2023, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,656
Re: 40 Pickup 4" Drop
My steering arms provide a 2.875" drop. Which is not enough to clear the wishbones.
-On the roadster supply site, their deep drop steering arms provide a 4.125" drop. However they have no steering...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-06-2023, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,656
Re: 40 Pickup 4" Drop
Thank you for all the pictures!
Interesting that you managed to maintain the front sway bar in your setup, and your pitman arm, whichever one it is, does not interfere with your tie rod with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2023, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,656
40 Pickup 4" Drop
I'm working on my '40 pickup front suspension
I have installed:
Magnum 4" drop axle
Posie 2040 Reverse Eye Spring
2050 Front Shock Kit
4111K Super Spindle Kit, Deep drop...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2023, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,729
Re: 3 spd Counter Shafts
Thanks for the input guys.
I know not everyone uses the seals on the countershafts, but it seemed like an elegant solution to the oil leak problem.
Unfortunately from what Mac VanPelt says, the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2023, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,504
Re: Scam alert
Damn that sucks. I admit that I myself would assume that anyone advertising a block as magnafluxed and pressure tested that it meant the block has passed both exams.
Its a shame some people will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2023, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,729
Re: 3 spd Counter Shafts
Well I think for me that would be outside my skillset.
I haven't got a lathe, and i've never tried to cut a groove in case hardened steel.
Last time I bought these I remember them being...
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Forum: Early V8
05-11-2023, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 0
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1940 Ford Headlight Switch
Looking for a NOS or good condition 1940 Ford headlight switch for my pickup project. Part #01A-11652
Thanx,
Kirk
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2023, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,729
3 spd Counter Shafts
A couple years ago when I rebuilt a late 3 speed transmission, I was able to buy countershafts with O-rings on them for better case sealing.
I think at the time they came off of Ebay. Now I can't...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2023, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 6,406
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