Forum: Early V8
07-16-2015, 04:27 PM
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1936 5W Coupe
1936 5W Coupe, runs and shows well. Good highway driver.
59 AB engine, 13,000 miles since complete re-build
t-5, 5 speed transmission
Granada rear end with 3.54:1 gear ratio
reverse eye front...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2015, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 4
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Tragedy at Central National Meet
I just returned home after only one day at the 2015 Central National Meet of the Early For V8 Club of America. Sunday evening straight line winds and area tornadoes struck at the Meet in Brainerd,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2015, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Early V8
06-16-2015, 10:09 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2014, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,813
Re: Expecting too much from '40 steering box?
One other adjustment that could be checked is the number of shims used in adjusting the worm bearing. Removing too many will result in stiffness in revolving the steering wheel and not allowing the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-16-2014, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,125
Re: Wind Noise Source?
I have experienced wind noise whenever driving into the wind. Yesterday it was particularly loud on the interstate highway at 65-70 mph.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-16-2014, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 11
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Wind Noise Source?
I was driving my '36 5W coupe yesterday on the interstate hwy and the wind noise was practically deafening. It was difficult to talk to my passenger with normal voice and listening to a radio would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2014, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: removing the complete windshield
I just replaced the rubber around my '36 coupe windshield. I did remove the windshield--not difficult. The old seal came out in one piece and the new one (continuous loop from Macs) should be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2014, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 44
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Re: Pictures of 35 Coupe
Here is a rear view of a '36 coupe (looks about the same as a '35 from this view). It has same size front and rear radial tires with spyder hubcaps.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2014, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: mallory coil with resistor
I don't know what you mean by "vintage" Mallory distributor? I am using a modern dual pt. Mallory dist. and have a 12 volt coil that reads "no external resistor needed". So far, my points look good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2014, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: 12V or not to 12V
I have been very happy switching to 12 volts. It is easy to do. A good source of information is a booklet called "Official 12-volt Conversion Guide" by Randy Rundle. (PM me is you are interested in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2014, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Cruising to the Back the the 50s Show
Tom and all Barners, be sure to stop in at the TCRG-V8 Club site during the BTTF Show. We will be located in the north part of the Fairgrounds, next to the Owl lot with a small sign that says "Early...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2014, 09:14 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2014, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2014, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,137
Re: Ignition switch, fused or not?
In the EZ Wiring guide, the use of a fusible link (or Maxi, Magnum Fuse by Ron Francis) is required or the warranty on the harness system is void. There is normally a 10 ga. wire from the battery...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2014, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: coil help
Some 12 volt coils say "no external resistance required". Does yours have this written on the coil?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2014, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: '40 steering box in a '36 problems
I am not sure what you mean by the "box is worn out"? How is that possible? Could it be that the box is warped near the adjuster screw? I also have a situation where the adjuster screw is screwed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2014, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Parallel rear springs
I have also used the Chassis Engineering rear mounting kit on my '36 coupe. I have included a few pics showing the parallel leaf springs mounted over a 1980 Ford Granada rear end (3.54:1). I used a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2014, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Arm Rest Position
Thanks Tom! Looks like you have helped a few others also! That's the great thing about of this Fordbarn site!
Bill
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2014, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 10
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Arm Rest Position
I would like to mount armrests on my standard '36 5 W coupe. I received the hardware from Bob Drake but the instructions didn't say exactly where I should place the armrests on the panel other than...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2014, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: new stromberg carbs
. . . it will not leak . . . especially if you have a fuel pump with the correct fuel pressure, contact Charlie, NY
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2014, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Diecast restoration
You might get lucky enough to find your same or similar diecast vehicle (I assume) on "EPay" as a "parts car" or a good one for a greatly reduced price compared to new.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2014, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Another wheel and tire question
Don, my tires from Diamond Back are tubeless (on their recommendation!) and fit my 4" rims well. The only problem I had with air leaking was not tightening the valve stem base enough. Unfortunately...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2014, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Another wheel and tire question
Ken, the wheels are '36 but the tires are 215/70 R16 with 3"WW from Diamond Back Radials. We like them especially with the 3.54 rear end and the T-5 transmission.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-03-2014, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 50
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