Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2024, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,365
Re: Opinion needed on fuel pumps
If either the 33 or the 36 sits for more than a few days the carburetor will be dry out here in SE Georgia. I use a spray bottle filled with 50 to 1 small engine fuel from either Lowes or Home Depot....
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-16-2024, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 764
Re: Hot Rod Engine
The museum also displays a 1926 Touring car built at the old Ford factory in Jacksonville, Florida!
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-14-2024, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 764
Hot Rod Engine
Here’s a nice photo of a 1926 Model T engine with a Miller overhead valve racing engine in the Brumos Museum, Jacksonville, FL. It’s one mile from Mayo Clinic so if you happen to be in the area it’s...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2024, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,803
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,803
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2024, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 725
Re: 1938 Ford ?
ThirdGen will have the correct rivets for the clip. Much better than a pop rivet.
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Forum: Early V8
01-17-2024, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 217
Canadian Heads
I am looking for a good usable pair of ‘Made in Canada’ cylinder heads for a 1933 V-8.
Thanks,
John
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Forum: Early V8
01-17-2024, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 194
WTB Canadian Heads
I am looking for a good usable pair of ‘Made in Canada’ cylinder heads for a 1933 V-8.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-24-2023, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 633
Interesting Comparison
I went to a small monthly car show at the Sea Island Lodge yesterday and drove my 36 Phaeton. Another member brought his 35 Phaeton hot rod and it was interesting to see the differences. His body...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2023, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,207
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2023, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,532
Mecum Mitchell Collection
Results of the Mitchell Collection at the Mecum Kissimmee auction last weekend. Many of the cars were older AACA winners.
1934 wagon. $30,800
1934 Roadster. $55,000
1935 Phaeton $23,100. AACA ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2023, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,491
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2023, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 972
Insurance that works
I’m thinking of hiding “Airtags” in both of my old Fords. It’s really cheap insurance that actually works and would take you right to the correct location in the event of a stolen vehicle. The gas...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2023, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,977
Re: Generator Noise
HF sells a really nice stethoscope for a few bucks that has a long rod on it. Works much better than a long screwdriver and makes isolating weird noises a breeze!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2023, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 667
Re: 5 25 023.jpg
I have a 33 intake manifold with an adapter to mount a Stromberg 97. Works great! I have a correct rebuilt 33 Detroit Lubricator that I’m into North of five Benjamin’s! A correct 32-33 fuel pump...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2023, 04:25 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,369
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2023, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 676
33 Cabriolet Door Striker
The striker plate on the drivers side door of my 33 Cabriolet is very loose. I’ve tried to tighten it up but it appears that I probably have either a stripped bolts, stripped cage nuts or both. It...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2023, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,962
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2023, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 523
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2023, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,275
Garage Lift
I’ve started the foundation work for a 30x40x12 steel garage that’s long overdue. I’m thinking of putting a lift in it but my internet searches show many of them are made overseas and I would rather...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2023, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,601
Re: Fuel pressure
Fuel pump pressure is controlled by the large spring under the diaphragm. I rebuilt the pump on my 33 using a new spring and found out it was putting out over 5 pounds of pressure and was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2022, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,175
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2022, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,267
Re: Remember!
I spent 5 years in Asia 79-84 working the various refugee camps as an INS officer. Went to visit many WWII graves in the PI, Burma, etc. The gravestone that is one of the toughest on me emotionally...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2022, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,172
Re: Restoration Radiator Cap
Depending on how deep the dents are a jewelers laser welder could either fill them or attach a stainless wire to pull the dent out. No need to disassemble it at all.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2022, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,717
Re: My daughter tries driving my 3 on the tree..
I have twin daughters, now 38, and one of them wanted to buy a manual shift Mercedes coupe but she couldn’t drive it. We spent a couple of days for her to learn how to drive my old Suzuki Samurai and...
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