Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2019, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,361
Re: 1937 Ford coupe. Bill of sale
But it goes to the life history of the car. If we found service records for the third set of tires @ $12 per tire we would be downright giddy over having them.
Kudos to the OP!!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2019, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,486
Happiness Is.....
Going out at night and sneaking a peek into your own garage:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=1587&pictureid=42018
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-25-2019, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 476
Re: 1932 Coupe Battery cable source
A top quality 00 cable can be had from Battery Cables USA.
They will create one to your specs and the proprietor is a terrific guy.
https://www.batterycablesusa.com/battery-cables.html
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2019, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,978
Re: White vinegar as radiator flush
Just be mindful of the other crud that may come loose.
I flushed the radiator on my '39 Buick with vinegar, then the soap from a dishwasher gel pack (they are all super-low sudsing).
Anyway -...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2019, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,431
Re: Happy bday 1939
Here's a pair of '39s for ya.........
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=1587&pictureid=24410
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=1587&pictureid=40820
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2019, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 494
Interesting Speedo in '39 Pickup
There is a '39 pickup making the rounds on Barnfinds.
https://barnfinds.com/80-year-old-clean-slate-1939-ford-pickup/
The Ebay listing shows an interesting speedometer face with shift points...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2019, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 487
Re: Tight Distributor caps
The inner and outer components can be a little tricky. The sticky points should be showing themselves as scuff marks on the plastic.
I think a little sandpaper on the spots that are binding will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2019, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 586
Re: 39 coupe radiator
Hey, Andy -
2 things.....if you can fit a piece of paneling or carpet instead of cardboard it will be that much more protection than cardboard. It takes nothing to wrinkle or pierce these...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2019, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,193
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2019, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,900
1940 pickup in New Jersey
This got my attention today.
Wonder what the real deal is.......
https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/d/washington-1940-ford-truck-hot-rod/6800207037.html
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2018, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,007
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2018, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 911
Re: Pouring Oil In '47 Fordor V8
Also consider the viscosity going in and the sludge that may be present in the valley.
My very first oil change turned out to be a terribly sludged valley. Manifold came off, then I scooped,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-21-2018, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 960
Battery Cables USA = Great Vendor!!
Just wanted to give a great big thumbs up to Battery Cables USA.
https://www.batterycablesusa.com/00-gauge-battery-cables-2-0-awg.html
I needed a new starter cable for my '39 Buick, which is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-13-2018, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 4,904
Re: Mini Stroke
Hey, Lawson -
All the best to ya.
If the Dr tells you to try a GANO hose filter (or a piece of nylon stocking) at least you'll know he's one of us!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2018, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,111
Re: Vinegar
The other thing is to run a nylon stocking filter on the radiator inlet hose after any cleaning efforts.
I didn't and my sequential treatments of dishwasher detergent and vinegar busted loose some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2018, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 772
'38 V8-60 Up For Sale
Saw this '38 on CL today.
It's a little V8-60 that looks pretty darn good for $5,500
https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/cto/d/1938-ford-tudor-sedan/6569373114.html
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2018, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 725
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2018, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 725
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2018, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 491
Re: speedo cable
Showing my lack of experience here, but are these ends unique to Ford?
There are 120 inch cables, and cable-to-cable extenders available from numerous retail locations.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2018, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,370
Arrgh! Choosing Upholstery Foam vs. Batting
I think I am way over thinking this, but I am in a quandary about what to use to stuff my seat.
Truth be told, it's for my Buick, but you guys are much more helpful.
It sounds like a layer of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2018, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 5,795
Re: Tractor Supply 6 volt battery
I bought a Tractor Supply 6 volt for my Buick.
It's one of those long narrow jobs that are still used by the tractor guys.
Works fine so far. On it's second year with lots of cranking and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2018, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,974
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2018, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,939
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2018, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,296
Need Advice on a Fly/Drive Vacation Out West
My wife and I would like to do a nice fly/drive out West in September of this year.
Figure 7 to 10 days.
It's practically a once-in-a-lifetime trip, so we want to see the best of the best and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2017, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,030
Another Great Adventurer
Here's another guy who likes to drive his classic. This '47 Dodge photo was taken on the ice road to Tuktoyaktuk, the furthest north one can drive in mainland Canada.
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