Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2020, 06:45 PM
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Re: New member, new project
OK, a little more progress and a little more education. After trying to get it to start I realized I had no spark. At some point someone had converted a factory style distributor to use a separate...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2020, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 49
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2020, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 4,763
Re: New member, new project
So I starting a bit of a check-out and some testing, Ran a compression check only to find it was very low, as in 0 on 3 cylinders and max of 50 PSI. A couple or shots of oil helped and a bit of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2020, 05:02 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2020, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 4,763
Re: New member, new project
Thanks everyone, Ill check out Book and website, what am I missing on the headlights? In the spare parts there are 2 Bob Drake buckets with replaceable bulbs, maybe Ii need glass lenses?
Rob
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2020, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 4,763
Re: New member, new project
Cool looking car Anthony, So this thing is turning into a treasure trove. It had a box with what I thought was the generator behind the drivers seat, after pulling it out I realize it is a alternator...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2020, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 49
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2020, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 4,763
Re: New member, new project
Wow, very nice Tinker. Yeah I can't see a whole lot of engine mods to a Babbitt bearing engine. This will is my first car with mechanical and no heater. A lot more room inside then I expected.
Rob
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2020, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 4,763
Re: New member, new project
You are correct, it is in to good of shape to hot rod to much. Really wasn't looking for another project. For this car I'm thinking do an extensive check out of it, make a list of all repairs needed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2020, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 4,763
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2020, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 4,763
New member, new project
Hi all, first post, picked up my 1st old Ford yesterday. A 35 Tudor, looks to be in excellent condition for the year, it did have a bit of documentation and a current title and registration. The...
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