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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-18-2024, 06:42 PM
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Posted By socalsmith
61 Ranchero fuel filler

With the fuel filler nozzles of today, am looking for ideas on modifying the nozzle receiver so the pressure is relieved when filling the tank on my 61 Ranchero. I'm currently looking at a Jeep CJ...
Forum: Early V8 11-11-2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 302
Posted By socalsmith
1935 - 37 pickup rear window frame & glass

Have 1935-7 rear window frame and good glass for sale.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-31-2022, 06:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 325
Posted By socalsmith
1935 -37 pickup Rear window frame and glass

1935 - 37 pickup rear window frame with glass for sale - $100
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-16-2022, 07:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 409
Posted By socalsmith
`1937 Ford PU head light issue

A few years back I installed a Halogen headlight kit in my 37 pu using stock lenses. Never was satisfied. Low beam just ok. Hi beam, no beam just a flood light. I've been told, that changing the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-18-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,201
Posted By socalsmith
1961 Ranchero heater core replacement

Does anyone know if the heater box can be spit and a new core installed without removing the entire heater box blower motor and all?
I have a v8 with "hang on air" and I didn't want to remove the...
Forum: Late V8 02-15-2022, 08:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 591
Posted By socalsmith
Falcon hood hinge springs

Need hood springs for a 63 Falcon. Anyone know where these are available or what can be used as a replacement?
Appreciate any ideas...Thanks
Forum: Late V8 09-18-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 926
Posted By socalsmith
Re: Falcon hood hinge springs

Anyone know of a source for an equivalent (size/tension) hood springs for 63 falcon? Replacements stock springs are not available.
Appreciate any info. Thanks H. Smith
Forum: Late V8 07-22-2021, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 926
Posted By socalsmith
Falcon hood hinge springs

Need hood hinge springs for a 1963 Falcon
Forum: Late V8 06-07-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 673
Posted By socalsmith
60 - 61 Falcon lower control arm

Need a straight 1960 - early 61 Falcon lower control arm for suspension.

Any help is appreciated.

H. Smith
Forum: Late V8 05-15-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 442
Posted By socalsmith
1965 Ranchero

1965 Ranchero (1964 grill) -- $1700
• 5 lug rear axle
• C4 trans
• Good sheet metal & trim
• Good interior
• Have front disc brake kit - 4 lug
• Have title
• 6 cyl & 8 cyl bell housing...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2021, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 800
Posted By socalsmith
Re: 1937 front bumper bracket

Thanks for the tip. Fortyfords had the bracket I need... Thanks again SoCalSmith
Forum: Early V8 04-14-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 433
Posted By socalsmith
1937 left front bumper bracket

I'm in need of a left front inner bumper bracket. During assembly I found the correct one missing. Thanks socalsmith
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-13-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 800
Posted By socalsmith
1937 front bumper bracket

Anyone know where I may find a inner left front bumper bracket for my 1937 sedan. Am in the process o finishing assembly and discovered the one arm missing. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-01-2019, 11:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 921
Posted By socalsmith
1937 emergency brake lever

The release spring in the emergency brake lever in my 37 sedan broke. I've seen return springs at ford parts stores for 39 forward. but nothing for 37's. Does anyone know of a fix? Will the 39...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-04-2019, 03:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,087
Posted By socalsmith
Re: Installing 1 wire 6V pos. ground alternator

Thanks guys for all the install info. Wanted to let you know your info. was used to install a 6V alternator on my pos. grd. 1949 Studie. Alternator works great and the ammeter shows charging...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-02-2019, 12:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,229
Posted By socalsmith
Re: Halogen bulb reflector kit, w/37 pickup lense

Gosh... and I thought I was the only guy with this problem. Thanks guys.
I've talked to suppliers and and manufacturers and was told there is no problem with their product.
I wonder if the same...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2019, 04:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,229
Posted By socalsmith
Halogen bulb reflector kit, w/37 pickup lense

Years ago I installed an after market Halogen kit (reflector, turn signal and Halogen bulb) in my 37 Ford PU using the stock ford lense. My problem is there is no high beam, it's a flood light. Has...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-24-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,364
Posted By socalsmith
Re: 37 Ford slantback trunk support

Thanks for the info swoopNZ..............SoCalSmith
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-23-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,364
Posted By socalsmith
37 Ford slantback trunk support

Anyone out there have the measurements for the 37 flatback trunk support. Thought if I couldn't find one, I'd build the non-spring version.

Haven't been able to find an aftermarket one other than...
Forum: Early V8 03-27-2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,497
Posted By socalsmith
Re: parts for sale 1935-1948

Do you by some chance have a 37 - 39 windshield frame.

Socalsmith
Forum: Early V8 03-27-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,457
Posted By socalsmith
Re: 1937 ford slant back

Do you have a windshield frame for the 37. If so how much?

Thanks....Socalsmith
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-25-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,107
Posted By socalsmith
Re: 37 Ford wiper assy

Thanks guys for the info. I'd prefer to go with an electric wiper, so if the Mighty Wiper will work on both sides, I'll probably go that route. It appears to be the easiest install. My only...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,107
Posted By socalsmith
37 Ford wiper assy

The early 37 sedan I purchased, as a "basket", didn't come with a wiper assy. I tried to find an electric assy, but all products I've found will not fit without some surgery to the supports for the...
Forum: Early V8 03-21-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,063
Posted By socalsmith
37 wiper assy

Anyone out there know what the stock early 37 windshield wiper Assy. looked like.

I wouldn't mind using after market, but nothing I've found so far will fit because of the factory reinforcement...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-14-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,795
Posted By socalsmith
Re: 37 cowl vent diagram

Thanks Terry;
Your photo gave me a good idea on how the brackets go together. I don't have the spring or the roller, but do have the washers etc.

I'm trying for a second time to include a pic....
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