Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-28-2023, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 1
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56 F100 Rearend length/wheel back spacing
I have got my 56 F100 stripped down to the frame. I would like to start with 20x12 rear custom wheels, and 31 spline 9" rear ends from 78 f100s. I have 2 of these rear ends and would narrow the best...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2021, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,374
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2021, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,374
6V boost from 12
Does anyone know a safe procedure to boost a 6V positive ground system from a 12V negative ground system. I cant find any thing on the forum. Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2021, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 481
Radio only works part time!
I have a very confusing situation with my radio. It is a 12V replica radio I installed in my 51 F1 truck that is still 6V positive ground. I installed the power inverter for positive ground systems...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2020, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 855
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2020, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 855
Cab size
This might be a stupid question but I got a line on a 1953 F600 truck and I was wondering if the cab and front clip on this truck Is the same size as one on a 1953 f100?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2020, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,160
6v bulbs
Has anyone ever found a 6v compact dual element bulb. I need them for my park/turn signal lights on my 51 F1 truck. I tried the regular sized bulbs but they are too close to the plastic lens and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2020, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 849
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2020, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 849
51 f1 hood bumpers
I am trying to do the alignment on my truck hood but don't know the order that the rubber bumpers should be installed. They are short, medium and tall in height . I don't know if the tall are in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2019, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,221
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2019, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,221
Yankee 730 signal wire gauge
I am installing signal lights on my 51 F1 truck that I am keeping 6 volt. All the wiring is 14 gauge to the lights but the Yankee signal switch is only 16 gauge wire. Should I solder in new 14 gauge...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-10-2019, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 865
Transmission cover seal?
I am starting to finish the interior of my 51 F1 truck. It didn't have a gear shift boot or the foam rubber seal that goes around the gear shift when I took it apart. It only had the trans. cover, a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2019, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,896
Re: Not enough paint
I forgot to add that this is a metallic paint. Does this matter and if it doesn't do I mix it with the reducer 1 to 1 with the clear?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2019, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,896
Not enough paint
I am in the process of painting my F1 truck and didn't put a thick enough coat of paint on the box sides. They have 2 coats of 2K urethane clear on them and I was wondering if I can sand this off...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2019, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 999
51 F1 Side walls
I am restoring a 1951 F1 deluxe cab and would like to know what the sidewalls were on the 16"x6.5" rims. Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2018, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,630
Re: 239 rod holes
Thanks for all the info. I have a spare 239 flathead from a 50 Mercury 3/4 ton. They all have 2 oil holes in the small end. I think I could use them or make one good set out of the two.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2018, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,630
Re: 239 rod holes
There isn't any holes in the bushing or the small end of the rod. It doesn't seem to be worn any more than the other bushings.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2018, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,630
239 rod holes
I recently started to rebuild my 1951 F1 239 and noticed that 7 of the 8 connecting rods have two 1/8" holes drilled through the top of the small end. Number 7 rod doesn't have any holes drilled in...
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