Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2022, 04:32 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2022, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 653
Fender covers
Can anyone suggest a good fitting fender cover for protecting the fenders on my 32 Ford? I’ve got traditional fender covers and they’re always slipping down one side, or the other, they don’t do a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2022, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,691
1939 transmission noise
Anyone have thoughts on how to diagnosis this transmission noise? Noise goes away when clutch is depressed. The clutch, pressure plate, pilot and throw out bearings are new and seem very good. Throw...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2020, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,835
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2020, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,835
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2019, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,112
Re: Ford Flathead V8 weird vacuum question
The manifold gasket and mating surfaces are perfect. But, I think worn intake valve guides might be a possibility. Wouldn't that show up on the compression test? I pulled all the plugs and tested...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2019, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,112
Ford Flathead V8 weird vacuum question
The engine runs badly and there's an unusual situation with vacuum under the intake manifold, in the lifter valley. When I remove the oil fill breather and put my hand over it, it nearly sucks my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2019, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,278
Re: 32 Roadster tack rail fit & dimensions
David,
Thanks you for the pictures, they are helpful.
I see how the opening is triangular shaped. I'm thinking two dimensions would confirm the angles. Also, that the inside is straight up.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2019, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,278
Re: 32 Roadster tack rail fit & dimensions
Thank you for those dimensions! The cut on my car has been made and probably wrong, I'm going to have to put metal back to make it right. I can't open David's print to see the dimensions, but I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2019, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,278
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2019, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,278
Re: 32 Roadster tack rail fit & dimensions
David,
Thank you! Your picture is a little dark, but your explanation helpful, I appreciate it.
I'm really hoping someone will reply with the tack rail "pocket dimensions" since I need to fabricate...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2019, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,278
32 Roadster tack rail fit & dimensions
Hi,
I'm restoring an original '32 roadster body where a previous owner welded metal over the areas where the wood tack strip was, including welding to the quarter panels. I was able to clean up most...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2018, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 990
Trautwein Products Window Frames
Hi,
I bought a Trautwein chrome windshield frame complete with glass several years ago from a long forgotten vendor. The windshield was to be used in anticipation of a '32 roadster project which is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2018, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,172
Re: 1936 Ford Pines trim kit
Thanks to all who replied, I've learned a lot. I still like the trim kit, now on to the search for a set of "Pines Custom Trim"!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2018, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,172
1936 Ford Pines trim kit
Can anyone share the history of the Pines trim kit they offered for 1936 Fords. I've seen them on a few cars, not sure if I like them or not, but they are different. Anyone seen one of these fro...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2018, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,373
1936 Ford Mccollouch supercharger
Hi,
I'd love to hear from anyone familiar with the Mccollouch supercharger used during the late 1930's- early 1940's, this is the pancake style. I'm attempting to rebuild a 37 unit for use on a 1936...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2011, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 990
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2011, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 990
Top rests and window bumper location needed
Would someone be so kind as to provide the original locations of the top rests (grab handles) and rear window bumpers.
Ideally, I would like a template to know exactly where those parts mount to the...
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Forum: Early V8
04-28-2011, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,321
'32 Ford parts wanted top prices paid
I've recently bought a '32 Ford and I'm looking for some help finding the following original 1932 Ford parts:
1.) A working column drop with lock and switch.
2.) A rumble seat step with pad
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