Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2021, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 773
Re: Opinion please
38 standard front end is a deco jewel. WAY better than the deluxe, which is anything but.
IMO
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2021, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 278
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2021, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 416
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2021, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 416
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2021, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 824
Re: Fumes in the cabin
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I used this period aftermarket piece I found on ebay to recirculate my blowby. I think Its from an A model but still captures the fumes. I have since disconnected it from the breather and run...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2021, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 712
Re: Pre bent brake line kit
The Early V8 Garage kit I bought for my 36 coupe was just shy of perfect. It was way better than I would have done myself with rock shields, proper clamps included, etc.
Not the cheapest but well...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2021, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,693
Re: headers vs duals
I put a stainless dual exhaust with SS Smithys style muffs from Waldrons, LOVE the sound and I'll never have to replace anything. Costs a bit more than regular steel but I'll never have to replace...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2021, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 466
Re: Windshield glass removal 39 coupe
I often use a heat gun to remove caulking and silicone. It may crack the glass unless you shield it with a piece of aluminum flashing or something like that
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2020, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 352
Re: swamp cooler drawings
I rigged up a cooler using a 12v bilge pump, some dryer vent hose and an air intake intercooler inside an ice chest. The contents of the ice chest separated from the air flowing through the inter...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2020, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 995
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2020, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 414
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2020, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,062
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2020, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,063
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2020, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,197
Re: 36' wing windows? i didn't know. . .
Lawson you could probably use the 2 piece wing brackets and have a piece of glass cut to the truck profile opening. The ones I have are not mounted to the car window glass that I also have, worth a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2020, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,454
Re: Front window 1936 5 window
Jan, I had my windshield rechromed last year after the new paint made it look so shabby. You will need to disassemble both halves, remove the threaded square insert that allows the 2 halves to join...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2020, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,197
Re: 36' wing windows? i didn't know. . .
I have both kinds as mentioned in Don Rogers post above. They are both available, with new glass and the first one pictured has been replated.
I have decided not to run either of these on my car.
I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2020, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 588
Re: 1936 Ford; Anyone sell...?
I had to make mine with some small machine screws that I sanded the heads on to get them to slide along but not turn. I threadlocked the nuts on and zipwheeled the protruding threads on the backside.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2020, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,051
Re: 1936 bumper black line
I used 3/16" black striping tape on mine, after attempting to paint them on.
Looks good,lasts long, easy to do, cheap.
Whats not to like?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2020, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,012
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2020, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 504
Re: headliner grabber/door tins....an idea
I used flexible metal tack strip for my headliner around the doors. Applied over the windlace. The headliner tucks into the strip and the teeth hold it in place. Tamped down snugly with a rubber...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2020, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 542
Re: 35-36 5 window headliner
I had to make up some that I misplaced during resto. heavy wire with a loop for a sheet metal screw. bent in an appropriate curve
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-16-2020, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 603
Re: '35 Coupe Windshield Drain Questions
I plumbed my windshield drains to the cowl vent drain with a 1/4" cross T fitting. Now. any water exits via the cowl vent drain tube.
The windshield tubes were blocked with years of dirt, so I hand...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2020, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,047
Re: 1935/36 roof tack strip
I just finished the top on my 36 3 window. The diagram above is almost complete. Inboard from the larger L shaped channel is a smaller channel groove that is about 3/16" wide. I think that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2020, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,166
Re: drum puller
^^^^
That's ^^^^ what I've used in the past. works well enough I would love a "real" puller but it runs almost 10 times the cost for the above unit. I get the good one someday
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2020, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,602
Re: Scammer Alert !
He got a "free" Stromberg from me!
The SOB.
Also claims to be a Christian and touts law enforcement support.
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