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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) Today, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 381
Posted By paul2748
Re: Ventilating engine on a 54 Merc

It seems to me there was/is a California conversion where you used a oil filler cap with a hose nipple on it and an air cleaner with another hose nipple on it. This was supposed to take he fumes...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 209
Posted By paul2748
Re: 36 roadster wood header

Try Oak Bows in Pennsylvania
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2024, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 87
Posted By paul2748
Re: Oil pressure sender.. 6 & 12 volt?

If you have one 6 v gauge and one 12 v gauge then no unless the sender is compatible for both (which I doubt)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 240
Posted By paul2748
Re: Door mechanism Washers

Thanks Jay and TScott
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 240
Posted By paul2748
Door mechanism Washers

Are these washer available anywhere. They are used for the door parts, specifically for mounting the window mechanism
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-05-2024, 08:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 462
Posted By paul2748
Re: 56 merc rough ride

What are you running for tire pressure. Around 30-32 should work.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 463
Posted By paul2748
Re: I just bought a '49 Ford Custom and am wondering

Most aftermarket harnesses have the wires marked.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-02-2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 429
Posted By paul2748
Re: Y-block top end oiling

In stock form you get a steady stream of oil coming out of the overflow tubes.


If you would prefer getting more oil to the rockers, crimp the end of the tubes a little to reduce the amount. The...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-01-2024, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 346
Posted By paul2748
Re: modern paint code/mix for 1965 thunderbird interior color?

Try www.paintscratch.com if you have the codes and the name of the color. They may be able to help you. They helped me for a Subaru color that I have on my 54 Ford.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-31-2024, 10:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 346
Posted By paul2748
Re: modern paint code/mix for 1965 thunderbird interior color?

The formulas and composition of paints have changed so much that the early codes aren't much help.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-31-2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 521
Posted By paul2748
Re: I just bought a '49 Ford Custom and am wondering

I don't know the rear ratios in the 49-53 era.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-31-2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 346
Posted By paul2748
Re: modern paint code/mix for 1965 thunderbird interior color?

Call Pat Wilson's Thunderbird Parts in NJ - he may have some information. he specializes in later Tbirds
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-29-2024, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 521
Posted By paul2748
Re: I just bought a '49 Ford Custom and am wondering

They really are not considered either as what is now referred to as an 8 inch and 9 inch today both of which were introduced in later years (9 inch in 57, the 8 inch in a later year (probably around...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-24-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 366
Posted By paul2748
Re: Key door lock will not lock

Squirt some WD-40 or lock lubricant into the lock.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-24-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,311
Posted By paul2748
Re: Public Service Announcement: Avoiding Ethanol

My lawnmower, snow blower and trimmer have used 10 % for years. Always starts, no problems.


To be perfectly honest, I think it's the gunk like Sta-bil that screws up the system. My son had a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2024, 07:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,311
Posted By paul2748
Re: Public Service Announcement: Avoiding Ethanol

Never had a problem with 10 %. Lasts for months, no additives. I made sure fuel system has ethanol resistant parts.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-22-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 352
Posted By paul2748
Re: Clutch?

I've had good luck with Centerforce clutches. Dual friction. It's a centrifical clutch. They have lots of different combos, maybe one to fit your truck.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-19-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 888
Posted By paul2748
Re: Can 12V horn from '50s' be adapted for 6V system?

12 volt horns that operate on less than 12 volts usually sound like a sick cow. But then you cold be lucky and it sounds ok.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-13-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,127
Posted By paul2748
Re: Throttle linkage and spring on engine side of firewall

The car is a standard trans. Most of what I see here has to do with auto trans. See # 12 response.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-13-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 385
Posted By paul2748
Re: Muffler

My experience was good.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-12-2024, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 385
Posted By paul2748
Re: Muffler

Try Waldron's

waldronexhaust.com


Have you tried the usual suppliers like Carpenter ?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 522
Posted By paul2748
Re: interior door release transfer bar and clips

Remove the arm (bar) and repair the hole (braze or weld) so it just fits over the flat sides of the stud. Looks like the stud is okay??? but I can't tell from the picture. When the arm is put back...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-12-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 382
Posted By paul2748
Re: adds

Looks like you need an ad blocker.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2024, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 222
Posted By paul2748
Re: Inner glass runs, 39 tudor, source?

Try Restoration Specialties in Pennsylvania. They used to have a large selection of fuzzies window runs if that is what your looking for.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-09-2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 795
Posted By paul2748
Re: electric wiper motor

Don't keep us guessing, what was the application or brand of the wiper motor
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