Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2014, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,666
Re: F1 Radiator Shroud
Been through 5 f-1s with both in line 6 and v-8 . Not seen a shroud on any of them. I ask the same question and was told by some old timers (older than me :) that at that time every effort to make an...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2014, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 500
Views: 116,204
Re: Fordbarn Average Age
Turned 54 on Christmas day . My brother turned 51 also on Christmas day. My Dads birthday was in march and every 3 years on his birthday, he took his boots off and here we are.......
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2014, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,888
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2014, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,297
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2014, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,275
Re: 49 F1 hood ornament
thanks fellas for the input. the pig is sure " sporty"! I think that after being educated im gonna run raw
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2014, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 8,428
Re: Am I the only one?
In the old days kids were for such task as tool getters,wipers and knob turners before we had tv remotes
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2014, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,275
49 F1 hood ornament
Has any one heard of or seen a hood ornament on a 49 F1 pick up. My hood has holes for one but not sure if it was a lost add on or original ? Thanks for any input ........ Bob:confused:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2014, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 16,905
Re: Here's to BUBBA aka Jim Lindner
I've read a lot of impressive words about both of your works of flathead art. Congrats Men ..... Charlie have you made a new run of distributors yet ? I could use one for my 49 F1 ..... Thanks Bob
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2014, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,753
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2014, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,572
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2014, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,547
Re: Legend has it......
Many thanks for the reply guys,
I've met some Canadian fellas at our local draft horse sale and when they get snowed in . They build some of the most beautiful horse drawn wagons I've ever...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2014, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,547
Legend has it......
If truth be told, what ever you do on New Years Day , you'll be doin all year.... I've spent most of the rainy day reading " The Ford Barn". As always , the wisdom and entertainment can not be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-29-2013, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,502
Re: 85W-140 for my Ride
Hey "q" ,
I use 85/140 on anything with a gear box daily and have had no problems. I only suggest that you don't mix manufactures or grades and never mix standard with synthetic . It...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2013, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,673
Re: made me smile anyway
Merry Christmas Coop, I just got the tears to stop after the visual of the " glitter roll" . One of my co workers painted his truck the ugliest black and pea green ever and our new moto for it is "...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2013, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,546
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2013, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,546
Re: Again i will post this on the Barn.
Ken, this is the first time I've read of this info and I see it to be very helpful. Thanks.... Its brought me to question though..... I've just rebuilt a 49 flathead that had a ford94 carb on it that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2013, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,069
Re: Points vs Electronic ?
Wow ! I can not thank you Guys enough for all the great input on this distributor issue. I'm gonna take the majority advise and go with points and condenser type distributor ( hopefully from Charlie...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2013, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,069
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2013, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,069
Re: Points vs Electronic ?
Good point Tom. I didn't mention that it's gonna be a 12 v , negative ground system. I just drive approx. a hundred miles a day round trip , so I'm shooting for dependability combined with original...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2013, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,069
Points vs Electronic ?
I'm restoring a 49 F1. It's intended to be a daily driver with the original flathead v8. Just finished rebuild ( 60 over ) old distributor was froze up. Thinking electronic dist. May be more...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2013, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,788
1949 flathead carb......
I'm restoring a 49 F1, complete overhaul on engine. I was told it ran a year & a half ago. This guys pants must be on fire. Any way , went with 60 over and carb seems to be all froze up. Appears to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2013, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,107
Re: Finally Learning
Try to relax and not hold your stinger too tight. The best welders seek comfort first and uniformity will come with practice and slow breathing.
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