Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2012, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 25
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Re: Body Work (replacing sheet metal)
Probably the best way to go would be to ask around to your fellow car buddies to see if they, or any of their friends, are experienced bodymen; you'd be surprised to learn how many guys/gals out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2012, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 10,736
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2012, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,170
Rejeting the Stromberg 97
So my '35 has a Strom 97 on it. The car is now at my home outside of Denver, CO after spending its whole life in the midwest at sea level. I'm thinking about rejeting the carb from #45 to #43's and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2012, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,203
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2012, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 10,736
Re: Few questions.....New Flathead owner!!!
Okay, with the nice weather we've been having out here in CO I've finally been able to put some good miles on the coupe once I changed the oil, drained out all the old gas and gave the '35 its first...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2012, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 10,736
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2012, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,885
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2012, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,213
Gas options
Hey All,
I mentioned this in another thread but I figure I’ll start a new one to get a larger response. What are your recommendations on gas? Specifically, what octanes to use with these old motors...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2012, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,885
Re: Cotter pin in oil pan
I know I am really showing my ignorance here but please bear with me....why would you have an "auxillary oil drain hole" when the large "normal hole" seems to work just fine? Again, brand new...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2012, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,885
Re: Cotter pin in oil pan
I think I'm confused. I have this same thing on my '35 (motor and trans I believe are out of a '46). What is the purpose of the hole?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2012, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,294
Re: Ford emblem blue
Every store is different however a gallon as a minimum is crazy, especially if it's an exceptionally expensive color (red, yellow etc). All the stores in my area will go as small as a half pint....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2012, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 10,736
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2012, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,294
Re: Ford emblem blue
I work in the automotive paint industry and it is very common that one should need a specific blue in a true automotive paint and cannot find it. What you do is head to your local automotive paint...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2012, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 10,736
Re: Few questions.....New Flathead owner!!!
Wonderful, I will reach out to "Uncle Max" then. Once again showing my ignorance, with these old flatheads does eveyone use regular unleaded gas with a lead additive or is there something else out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2012, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 10,736
Re: Few questions.....New Flathead owner!!!
Wow guys, thanks for all the great responses!!! I will try slowing the shifts down and keep feeling for that "sweet spot". I'm sure this is only the beginning of the issues I will have to work...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2012, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 10,736
Few questions.....New Flathead owner!!!
Hey All,
My Grandfather passed away this past November and left me his restored 1935 five window coup that he'd been building since the 60's. I have never owned nor driven one of these old Fords...
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