Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2023, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 571
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2023, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,241
Re: Bolt buster /induction heater
I don't have a ac/dc welder nor a torch to heat up frozen parts, so I purchased one (a year ago.) It definitely works well and I'm glad that I have it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2023, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,000
Re: 34 coupe seat slider latch
You asked for some basic dimensions. Here they are, taken with a caliper.
This bracket is from my '34 coupe. Notice that the base of this floor bracket is angled. Should it be straight?
-Mike
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-06-2023, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,489
Re: Frank Miller
I'm deeply sadden to say that Frank passed away Monday morning.
In true Frank fashion, he's asked that a car show be held as a celebration of his life. For those in the area, it will be at the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2023, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,489
Re: Frank Miller
I will be visiting with Frank this evening and I will share with him all of your kind words. I'm sure that Frank will appreciate it and thanks for sharing. And I will probably hear a few stories........
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2023, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,489
Frank Miller
Many of you know Frank Miller through Ford Barn or the Early Ford V8 Club. Frank has not been on the barn for a while because he has liver cancer and is in hospice. Last night Frank gave me...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2023, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 935
Re: Ultra Sonic Cleaner
I picked up one at Harbor Freight several years ago. Works well, so far....
I use water and Dawn dishwashing soap. Simple Green or similar should work well too. Six of one and half dozen of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2023, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 154
Views: 31,272
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2023, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 6,412
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2023, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,387
Re: radiator shop recomendation
Tom, Well, at least you found a shop willing to do the work.
I plan to take another '34 radiator and one from a '55 Chevy to L/A Radiator in June. I guess that I'll phone them and make sure that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2023, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,387
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2023, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,915
Re: Tips On Installing Stock Exhaust Pipes
First time that I've heard of Waldron's Exhaust. Thanks. Web site looks nice.
The crush bends in the pipes are what we have come to expect today. Curious,...does anyone make exhaust pipes today...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2023, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 8,000
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2023, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,373
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2023, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,387
Re: radiator shop recomendation
L/A Radiator in Maine built a couple of 1934 cores for me that turned out identical to the original. Ask for Richard. L/A Radiator may get parts for cores from Maine Radiator which is in the town...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2023, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 954
Re: Swap meets / shows / junk yards
As long as you are nearby, the Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown, PA has quite the collection. And hundreds of classic cars for sale.
For something different, if you like vintage motorcycles...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-10-2022, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,943
Re: Roadworthy Rescues
I watched the episode. Car was not sitting outside for 60 years, it was last registered on the road ~60 years ago. And they couldn't say where or what had happened to it since 1958, the date on an...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-03-2022, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,994
Re: Anyone heard from/about Skip Haney??
My brother lives on the canals in Punta Gorda. Says power was on at 5pm, in time for Sunday night football. Says his community didn't get hit as hard as expected, and no return storm surge in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2022, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,407
Re: 'steering box'
Ted - In our last e-mail exchange (16 Dec 2021), you said that you were retiring and not going to build boxes for USA "customers" anymore.
So am I on the top of your wait list? As you saw in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2022, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,407
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2022, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,092
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2022, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,092
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2022, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,205
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2021, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,979
Re: 3rd gen autos
When you access the 3rd Gen web site, a pop up informs you that they are indeed on break until December 28th.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2021, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,603
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