Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2019, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,839
Need to replace headgasket
My rebuilt engine is leaking coolant through some of the head bolts.. Yes even after I re-torqued to 55lbs! I want to pull the head and try a new gasket.. where can I find one for a 226 SIX "G"...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2019, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,524
Re: How hot is too hot?
That would be a great combo for my 47 flathead SIX.. I would love to have a T-5 with parallel leaf springs in the rear! :D
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2019, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,791
Re: Identifying carburetors
I will never agree to go full metric! However, that being said, I can still land a 40 mike mike grenade into a 50 gallon oil drum at 400 meters on the first shot.. using a tried & true M-79 grenade...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2019, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,909
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2019, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,380
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2019, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,692
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-28-2019, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,290
Re: 1947 V8 Ford hard starting
My friend doesn't listen to me enough.. he bought the coil on ebay.. I told him to send his old coil to Skip Haney.. he just gives me a blank stare. My friend has many cars & motorcycles. But...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2019, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,290
1947 V8 Ford hard starting
Ok.. so my flathead SIX, (12 volt) is dialed in and starts every time. My friend's stock 47 V8 (6 volt) starter always turns over but doesn't want to start. We can push/pull/bump start it and it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2019, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,150
Re: A Young Mans Questions
YEAH... Boy was I mad at Audi when I bought my wife's car a few years ago (gone now, traded for 2018 Charger)... No dipstick.. I said to the Audi dealer repair.. "Yeah there is a dip-stick... Me...
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Forum: Early V8
05-31-2019, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,373
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2019, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,985
Re: ford h series water pump
The "H" model SIX was started in Mid to Late 1947 to 1952...
I have one from a 1948 F-4 Truck including fan.. I would be happy to sell it to you.. it needs a complete rebuild from Skip Haney..
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Forum: Early V8
05-14-2019, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,373
Re: 1948 F4 Ford Truck Transmission $100 obo
SEE Number Post ABOVE..
I am parting out this engine. It is in really good shape, after I have cleaned off the layer of grease & mud!
I will post photos of parts already removed from the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2019, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,258
Re: $$$$$
H & H quoted me $5k for my flathead SIX..
I took it to Adams Metallizing and Grinding in Lancaster, CA.. He is almost done and it cost me under $4k... The only reason it cost that much was my...
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Forum: Early V8
05-07-2019, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 719
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2019, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,848
Re: Speedometer recalibrate
West Valley Instruments in Reseda CA.. right down the street from me.. great service!
https://www.westvalleyinstruments.com/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2019, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 196
Views: 54,798
Re: 1936 Truck restoration
ANSWER to #3..get a piece of molded rubber in the shape of a long oval.. 3"by 5".. the distance of the stroke from brake on to brake off.. maybe make a slotted channel so it looks right couple of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2019, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,985
Re: 49 Ford
Spare gas can... just in case your gas gauge is B/O (bad order)! :eek:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2019, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,466
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2019, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,466
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2019, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,466
Re: '41 - '48 Trunk supports
That is exactly what I did with my 47 I wanted to attach the pin with wire.. in the meantime I leave it in a magnetic tray I keep on the toolbox.. so it is always handy.. :D
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2019, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 13,452
Re: 1935 Ford coupe heater
You should be able to find a aftermarket heater like my Arvin.. the backside (area pressed against the firewall) will have two threaded pipes that will hold the heater in place; inside of those...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2019, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,823
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2019, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,506
Re: 1947 Ford Coupe wiper conversion
I did this with my car.. it is a simple swap out under the dash.. don't forget to wire the switch to at least a 15 amp fuse.. also, put a little locktight on the nut (off the motor shaft) that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2019, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,727
Re: Old cars
YEP.. very annoying.. Someone needs to tell Wayne Carini that his shows are starting to become Barret-Jackson light...
I'm not interested in seeing cars that cost more than a modern navy...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2019, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,469
Re: 36 Ford for film shoot
My non-profit Vintage L.A. Coppers https://www.vintagelacoppers.org/
rented out a few members cars for a T.V. pilot last year; L.A. Confidential, a high end TV show (sorry, won't ever be shown...
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