Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2024, 08:07 PM
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Re: NorCal Swap Meet calendar???
There is one in Turlock May 5. The Sacramento Swap meet just happened in April and I think they have another end of summer but I couldn’t find it. Turlock has one if the best the just weekend of Jan....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,068
Re: muffler
Mine came with what I call glass packs, not ID on them. I'll see how they sound first. Well first will be starting the rebuilt engine with no mufflers.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 5,249
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 5,249
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 250
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2024, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,425
Re: Installing a wiring harness
With the dash out and a car specific harness the job is much easier. You can see much of what you are doing under the dash out in the open.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2024, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 664
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2024, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 664
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2024, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,425
Re: Installing a wiring harness
I actually bought a NOS wiring harness. I removed the old harness and laidit out on a 4x8 plywood on two sawhorses. I took a bunch of pictures and had all the dash gauges out along with it. Then I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2024, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,425
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2024, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,353
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2024, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 598
Re: Chrome Shops Northern CA
Here's the card of the shop the car seller gave me. He was near Sacramento and was a car guy. Probably one of the swap me shops that brings your parts to LA then Mexico.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2024, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 598
Re: Chrome Shops Northern CA
I hear you on the reduction in places and the increased costs. An out of business shop in San Jose has posted on craigslist or facebook a 1952 bumper for $100 that is ready for plating that they have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2024, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 598
Re: Chrome Shops Northern CA
Newc, If you go to that swap meet, pick up some business cards to any that you remember doing work for you and PM me. I will probably be going to a Good Guys in March and talk to the guys there.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2024, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 598
Chrome Shops Northern CA
I have some bumpers to re-chrome for my 52 Crestline. The area swap meets always have several Chrome Shops that will take your bumpers and have them available at the next swap meet. Anyone use any...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2023, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 403
Head gasket missing water passage cutout
I have a Best Gasket set 521C for an 8BA. One of the water passage holes in the head gasket is not present. All the Best Head Gaskets Pictured on their website are missing the same passage hole. Is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2023, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 918
Re: I broke a new ring.
I did that. I found an incomplete set on Ebay and after I got want I needed I posted up sets for the price of shipping.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2023, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,444
Re: Vibration
Even if it is weeks or months down the road, please update your post with the solution you found.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2023, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 12,830
Re: What does HAMB mean??
Alternative to Thanksgiving Turkey?
Actually I don't go there directly, but have been referred there for various searches and found my answer.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2023, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 459
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2023, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 459
1952 Ford Front Accessory Bumper Guard Cross Bar
I bought this accessory bar a few months ago. Just got around to test fitting. The seller stated that accessory bumper guards were necessary to install the cross bar. It appears that the bumper...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-24-2023, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 1953 Crestline Sunliner O-Drive emblem
I have an aftermarket continental kit on my 52. I has the Fordomatic Emblem. I would guess the emblem mounting holes are the same for the overdrive and Fordomatic. It appears the emblem would be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2023, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,712
Re: Flathead SBC
I have and SBC 283 but it's in a 56 Chevrolet. I bought a 8BA at the start of COVID because I had never worked on one. The 52 Crestline came with it, my current project. I also have a classic Dodge...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-11-2023, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 792
Re: 1952 Instrument Cluster help?
Can't find photos but I did find some drawings from the 1952-1953 Ford books from the early V8 Club. Bought the electrical lugs, connectors and sleeves from YnZ's Yesterdays parts. Also some small...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2023, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 792
Re: 1952 Instrument Cluster help?
I rewired my 52 Crestline with a NOS harness. 1/3 the price of a new harness but Cloth covered wires fade after 70 years. Many wires were beige instead of red, green etc. I removed the gauge panel...
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