Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 08:11 AM
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Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Moose,
Thanks hope things are good down south!
Folks,
Funny that reverse lock out had worked well for a year. I got in there and was tuning up the shifter the other day to improve the ease of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 06:26 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2022, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 138
Views: 11,132
Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project
Folks,
A few more as John makes progress:
https://i.postimg.cc/Pxsd2Mpd/IMG-20220808-151343211-resized.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
I am just amazed it is this great condition:...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2022, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 1,518
Views: 151,200
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Al, Folks,
Yikes, glad those guys were not badly injured! Your thoughts on the activation of the dump bed at a car show are right on the money! I was thinking the same things. If I was to raise it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2022, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 1,518
Views: 151,200
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Folks,
Very quiet here on the barn lately. Summer fun has taken over. Car show with the 32 last Friday night. I heard one local say I parked next to the 32 so his car would get some folks near it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2022, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 138
Views: 11,132
Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project
Folks,
Some pictures of a 42 Ford interior floors:
https://i.postimg.cc/pr2P8Z25/IMG-20220804-205021574-resized.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2022, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,461
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2022, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 151
Views: 9,251
Re: 1932 BB Dump
Nate,
Forgot to ask are you putting in new valves/ lifters? If you go with adjustable lifters, it is advised to lower the casting towers for the lifters. That will allow easier adjustment of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2022, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 151
Views: 9,251
Re: 1932 BB Dump
Folks,
Thanks for the comments for both Nate and I. Yes my dispatch box is at about a 45 degree angle on the passengers side panel in front of the door. I will be making new panels as mine are in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2022, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 138
Views: 11,132
Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project
Folks,
John has been spending some quality time with Cindy here in the old shop. When I got around to looking over his shoulder into the car today, I was very surprised to see shiny black paint...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2022, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 1,518
Views: 151,200
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Folks,
Some movement on the 32 B engine tuning. John and I took the engine assembly back to the machine shop. The machinest will check and adjust any of the fits on the crank and rod journals. He is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2022, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 138
Views: 11,132
Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project
Folks,
A couple of shots as John works on the removal of the package tray. This will be used as a pattern for a new custom built unit. Trying to come up with a plan for the materials (wood)....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2022, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 1,518
Views: 151,200
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Folks,
Well it doesnt look real good on the 79. Just need way more money than I am willing to part with right now.
Back to the 32, went to well attended car show at local church. This was at the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2022, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 138
Views: 11,132
Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project
Mark,
John would know on those taillights? The dog belongs to the Dave the uphostery guy. Not sure but my guess would be his name is Blacky:) He sleeps under the bench in the uphostery shop too,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2022, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 138
Views: 11,132
Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project
Folks,
John made some moves on the front end of "Cindy" and the new grill and center look to be the ticket!
https://i.postimg.cc/fTcymJXF/IMG-20220730-123843704-resized.jpg...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-31-2022, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 738
Re: PSI for block testing
Folks,
Well, for sure I am not a expert to speak on this subject. Only stood by when my B block was air presure tested to 60 PSI at my machine shop. No water in block. That is only one ref point and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2022, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 138
Views: 11,132
Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project
Folks,
Some pictures of John's 42 and his progress:
https://i.postimg.cc/QN5jhfrg/IMG-20220728-173330838-resized.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
Seat removed:...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2022, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,578
Re: My new ride.
I agree! The car looks awesome! I hope you enjoy it for many years!
Thanks for the pictures!
Regards,
Chris
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2022, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 138
Views: 11,132
Re: 1942 Ford deluxe coupe project
Jim,
I do my best to stay out of the way. Was just thinking about the doodlebug this morning. Looking forward to helping you on getting it moving.
On John's 42, I did a little more work on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2022, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 1,518
Views: 151,200
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Mark,
Its a looker for a old unit. One of these was on my list before I bought the 32. That seems to be the problem there's always a new toy out there too!:)
Weather is just perfect hear. I can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2022, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 1,518
Views: 151,200
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Dale,
Folks,
Yes I am also very spoiled driving our 15 F250 SuperCrew. The 6.7 pulls really good and it rides good for a big truck.
I still like the square headlight 79's, even though I am old...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2022, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 1,518
Views: 151,200
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Dale, Folks,
Shifting gears (some pun intended) to a different Ford truck. ((No I do not own it))
https://i.postimg.cc/g2GJYLy8/IMG-20220724-115110655-HDR-resized.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2022, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 138
Views: 11,132
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2022, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 1,518
Views: 151,200
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2022, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 1,518
Views: 151,200
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Mark,
I will show the newer old Ford at some point. Have seen it twice. I don't want to make it the current owner upset. He has been very accommodating. With a similar theme as the 32 truck the 79...
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