Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,116
Re: Narrow bed or wide bed
The 1930-31 Pickup/Truck share the same door with the Tudor sedan (Except for the incredibly rare truck doors with a dimple to clear a side spare tire). The 1930-31 Coupe door is about 1-1/2" shorter...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 430
Re: 40-41 pickup bed
"VERY NICE" bed wood is available from Brad Brown (when he is off sabbatical), you pay for quality. Mack Products has bed to frame wood that is "simplified" from the original, and less expensive.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2024, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 577
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2024, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 577
Re: Early '32 up DASH KNOBS ???? vanished????
Dennis Carpenter Reproductions is the manufacturer.
1932 4 Cylinder: Carpenter shows in stock. (Same a V8 kit but includes "start" knob)
1932 V8: Carpenter shows in stock, I have 1 set in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2024, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 265
Re: '37 Body mounts / Door alignment
Three (at least) possibilities here:
1. Frame/body alignment. If the frame is sagging, humped, or twisted it needs to be fixed first, or you may be able to shim out of the problem.
2. Door hinge...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2024, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,458
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2024, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 602
Re: 32 Duolamps
The rim with countersunk holes and the convex lens is what I have seen on 1935-36 pickups, and with research believe was used 1933-41+ pickup and 1933-40 station wagons. This is the style of rim and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2024, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 386
Re: 1932 Ford Subrail Frame Extensions
Just build your floor to support the back panel and corners of the body. Given you are channeling the body IF you had originals or accurate reproductions you would be cutting them up anyway.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2024, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 214
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2024, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,174
Re: Does anyone else have this on their truck?
Typically a "midship" fire pump is designed to operate in the highest transmission gear. The transfer case engages the pump and disengages the the drive line from the rear axle (thus the need to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,174
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 571
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2024, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 688
Re: Are 1934 and 1935 auot bumpers the same?
In answer to the original question. 1934 and 1935 bumpers are different as 1934 has a single stripe, 1935 has a double stripe. 1934 and 1935 bumpers share the same external shape and mount hole...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2024, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 962
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2024, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 925
Re: Help aligning body panels?
From what I am seeing there could be (but not necessarily are) underlying frame issues. Before attempting to align the doors I would recommend checking the frame for square, and for level. While...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2024, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 361
Re: 39-40 rear window?
1. A pair of 1937-1939 doors.
2. The internal window felt retainer from a 1937-39, 1937-39 window felt kit, regulators, and bottom glass retaining channel. Then "unmodify" whatever there is at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2024, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 720
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2024, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 455
Re: 1937 Ford Pickup Hood
1937 pickup/panel/big truck hood is its own animal. both the cowl and grille are different from 1935-36.
Note: a good fitting reproduction tops are available either with a passenger style center...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2024, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 395
Re: Fender stuff - '35 pickup
The research I have done (without actual trial) is the best substitute available is the tape hockey players use on their sticks, could be the same as what baseball players use on bats.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2024, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 5,138
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2024, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 543
Re: Windshield frame ?
1932-34 Pickup is a possibility, no wind deflector. It would need to be placed in a cab or fit against a known pickup frame to be sure.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2024, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,669
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2024, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 423
Re: 1932 3W Door Check Strap
A trick to help avoid the buckling is to add a old style throttle return spring between the wheelwell and the end of the strap. This helps pull the strap into the body when closing.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2024, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,147
Re: 33-34 restoration guide.
Its my understanding that the EFV8 books are all authored by VOLUNTEERS. Who are giving freely of their time, knowledge, and passion.
Again, my understanding is DavidG has undertaken the lead on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2024, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 728
Re: Ford 1935 - 1940 Open Car Door Latch
Ok, lets be careful her. Now three interrelated issues.
1. 1939 Sedan TRUNK Latch is very similar to 1937 (differs in mounting hole detail). 1940 is very different in it is longer to accommodate...
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