Forum: Early V8
03-11-2015, 07:04 PM
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1948 truck radiator
For Sale, radiator from a 1948 Ford truck radiator. Held antifreeze in system, $150 plus shipping. Prefer local pickup.
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Forum: Early V8
02-28-2015, 03:47 PM
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Radiator 1948 Ford F1
I have a 1948 Ford F1 radiator for sale, it holds water/antifreeze when purchased. This radiator doesn't fit on my 50 coupe.. came with the 226 flathead engine.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-28-2014, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,997
Re: Fuel Tank Gunk
I had same issue with my 1950 Ford coupe, after being in storage for 30 years the old gas was sludge ... I took to my local radiator shop, they put it in a large tank and boiled it out, they had to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2014, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 9,885
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2014, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 15,033
Re: Got scammed!
I always try and research the person or company before any transaction is rendered and get a telephone number. I have had many car part transactions but 99% have been with paypal protection also. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2014, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,750
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2014, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,471
Re: fuel pump on Flathead 6
Hey green50. The hoses are new but checked your theory, used another good hose still no fuel. I removed the pump again today and reset in place there was little pressure as the lever touched the cam...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2014, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,540
Re: Shoebox Rescue
Cool rescue, I can picture the guys walking up and asking that question.. ....yes rub it in to her...LMAO :)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2014, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,471
Re: fuel pump on Flathead 6
I have the fuel line disconnected and have a short fuel line in a gas can, with no fuel pumping... the lever doesn't look worn, but not sure how
it was as new.. got a feeling the cam is the issue.....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2014, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,471
fuel pump on Flathead 6
does the fuel pump on a flathead 6 connect to just the cam, or is there supposed to be a push rod when installed, to operate the pump's lever? Reason I'm asking, when I pulled the fuel pump and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2014, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,294
Re: 50 Ford steering box issue
So true a lot of factors involved in the stability of the 3 steering box bolts.. I found some replacement bolts at the auto parts store. Believe me now I'm aware of this, I will keep an eye on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2014, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,294
Re: 50 Ford steering box issue
Update,
I spent the morning partially removing the steering box to allow access to the broken studs and was able to remove 2 of them eventually...looks like 2 of the studs were old breaks, so...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2014, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,294
50 Ford steering box issue
Today I was pulling the old shoebox out of garage and I heard a loud snap, and lost all steering capability... It's the original box btw... After getting under the coupe I see the steering box broke...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2014, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,049
Re: 51 Ford Rewire and 12v conversion
I also ran a new 12V EZ wire harness kit from Florida in my 50 Ford coupe this past summer, it was quite the task but got her done.. I see you have the same interior I installed, fits nice...
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Forum: Early V8
10-18-2013, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,177
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Forum: Early V8
10-15-2013, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,177
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Forum: Early V8
10-14-2013, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,177
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2013, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 950
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-20-2013, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,804
Re: 1950 Ford - opinions?
The 1950 Ford only came with the 3 speed manual trans. 1951 Ford had the option for manual or automatic trans. I have the 1950 Ford club coupe, it's been a journey but now almost done. Good luck on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2013, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 959
Re: front split seat question..
Thanks Merc, that must be what I am missing and in need of..... The 50 Ford has a long bolt with a rubber plug on the end..
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2013, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 959
front split seat question..
my 1950 coupe's front drivers side seat back doesn't stay up when you sit in the driver's seat. It lays back more than it should. Is there a bracket or a piece of hardware missing?
The passenger...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-15-2013, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 21,549
UPDATE//// Re: flathead Ford 6 / no spark at coil
After some trying times on my flathead 226 ignition problems and trouble shooting tips primarily from flatheadted and 40cpe I found the part that was causing most of the problems.. The condenser was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-06-2013, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 15,961
Re: Texas barn find 18k 1 owner
Sweet find, I also found mine in a barn 2 years back from the orig owner "who passed on", found a lot of items needed.. Chris from shoebox central, formerly worked with shoeboxford..will help you in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2013, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,784
Re: Radiator cap
Hey, don't know if this is what you are looking for , but looks like similar issue and responses..
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61563&showall=1 .click on or copy and paste to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2013, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 21,549
Re: flathead Ford 6 / no spark at coil
All parts new but the rotor/cap/plug wires. yep , got it on cbreaker..i'll replace it with new, but first priority is getting the engine started.. points open and close, just no spark to that point.
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