Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2021, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,872
Re: Battery Tender 6V
i have been using a Schumacher purchased about 12 years ago for my 6V Optima battery. I just replaced the Optima this year. I believe I purchased the charger at Walmart a few years back.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2021, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,781
Re: Newly acquired 32 coupe
Congrats on the 32. Your car is a beauty.
I recently purchased my 40 convertible from a friend of mine. He also had a 34 3 window for sale and I decided on the 40.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2021, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,067
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2021, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,067
Gas Tank for 40 Convertible Steel or Poly
I removed my gas tank from the 40 last week. Yes indeed, the tank was snugly fitted between the frame but with a little finesse, I was able to remove it after about an hour.
Are most people...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2021, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 15,129
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2021, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,188
Re: Sometimes you have to let go
That is one beautiful automobile. I was going to sell my 40 coupe when I recently bought my 40 convertible but I feel I am going to hold on to it for a bit longer.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2021, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 6,743
Re: 1940 Ford convertible body tags
I recently acquired a 40 Convertible and I saw this post. I am new to the group but I will try to attach a picture of my engine that has a body tag mounted with four nails. The tag has been painted...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2021, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 97
Views: 15,129
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2021, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 592
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2021, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 592
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2021, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,577
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2021, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,023
Re: Block leak help, Lending a hand!!!
I took the block to MIke at H&H Flatheads and he said it would not be a problem to fix the crack. Mike is also going to seal the block and build a running engine for me.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2021, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,023
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2021, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,315
Re: Front brakes
There were a few different ways to upgrade the brakes on my 40 Ford and I chose to use 56 Ford F100 spindles, backing plates and self energizing brakes. I wanted to use drum brakes and not disc...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2021, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,023
Re: Block leak help, Lending a hand!!!
I recently took my 59a block to a machine shop that primarily rebuilds Ford and Chevy Engines to get it acid dipped and magnafluxed. The shop told me the block was junk and he would not be able to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2021, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 6,697
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