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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 245
Posted By oldbugger
Re: VE Day May 8th 1945

My Dad was a machine gunner in WW2. Fought all across France and Germany, and by the grace of God made it back home. The car he got the day he returned home is the 35 in my avatar. Like all others...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2024, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 409
Posted By oldbugger
Re: 39 door lock. Drill out hardened screw

Sounds like a great repair!
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-25-2024, 10:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 762
Posted By oldbugger
Re: Hot running ~ Maybe?

If the puller fan shroud does not seal against the full size of the radiator the air could not be pulling through all of the radiator. check the temp of the air coming off the fan.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-25-2024, 04:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 762
Posted By oldbugger
Re: Hot running ~ Maybe?

Fan shroud? verify that the fan is moving air in the proper direction
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,072
Posted By oldbugger
Re: 91 birthday today

Happy birthday Ron, hope you get to build a few more "last flatheads."
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-14-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 654
Posted By oldbugger
Re: '55 Ford car rear U joint

Maybe a little heat
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-13-2024, 07:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,034
Posted By oldbugger
Re: Fuel issues

If your gas line runs close to the exhaust anywhere, a bit of aluminum foil wraped loosely around the line will reflect the heat. Maybe even under the hood, Temporarily for trouble shooting.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-13-2024, 07:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 908
Posted By oldbugger
Re: Directionals switch

2X bad ground
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-13-2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,789
Posted By oldbugger
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-07-2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,635
Posted By oldbugger
Re: Break-in gone wrong!

This what i was getting too, big internal oil leak
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-07-2024, 06:15 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,635
Posted By oldbugger
Re: Break-in gone wrong!

Do you have a mechanical fuel pump
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-06-2024, 06:55 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,635
Posted By oldbugger
Re: Break-in gone wrong!

Does the cam gear, from post #35 spin when you spin the motor
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-06-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,789
Posted By oldbugger
Re: Second times a Charm.

My Dad bought a new 57 the same color only a 4 door. He drove that car 250,000 + miles all over the USA and Mexico and Canada. Can't be sure but i remember at least 3 rebuilds. Finally drove it to...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-05-2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,789
Posted By oldbugger
Re: Second times a Charm.

Looks like a winner
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-02-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,567
Posted By oldbugger
Re: !!! I'm blind !!!

I like my Ranchero, 79 GT. But that is not cool at all!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-30-2024, 10:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,978
Posted By oldbugger
Re: A message about "Bubba"aka Jim LInder

Betsy Jo, Thanks for the update, He was a great help for me, I will miss him. Paul
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-30-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,233
Posted By oldbugger
Re: Powder coat VS paint for wheels

I powder coated my 35 rims, and they are holding up very well. However, i don't have trim rings.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-27-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,300
Posted By oldbugger
Re: 1935 Coupe help

It is a standard grill and windshield, nicely restored. my guess is 20 to 30 depending on mechanicals.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 14,131
Posted By oldbugger
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Sounds like the same thing my Dutch Dad told me
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-22-2024, 03:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,567
Posted By oldbugger
Re: !!! I'm blind !!!

I know its not very pretty the way it is, but look at the possibilities. remove the continental kit, nice flathead installed, nice wheels and tires, get the stance right, I might take it home for a...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-19-2024, 10:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,618
Posted By oldbugger
Re: Fan Shroud 1957-1959 Ford Big car

That looks a lot like a 64 tbird shroud
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-19-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,191
Posted By oldbugger
Re: 255 Merucry Dyno Pull

couldn't read the results, interested because thats the same motor i have in my 35
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2024, 10:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 583
Posted By oldbugger
Re: Headlight help

Try jumping a separate wire from a known good ground to the headlight
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,439
Posted By oldbugger
Re: Still sober

congratulations, I have a Granddaughter thats fighting the drug problem one day at a time. Been 5 yrs for her
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4
Fan
Views: 451
Posted By oldbugger
Re: Fan

Looks early 60s to me
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