Forum: Early V8
07-20-2023, 06:12 PM
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Tachometers for 6-Volt Vehicles
I modify several tachometers for use on 6-Volt positive or negative ground vehicles. I primarily market them on eBay but do sell them direct without the tax being added. If you are interested in a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-19-2023, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 317
Tachometers for 6-Volt Vehicles
Hopefully this is allowed on this forum. I modify several tachometers for use on 6-Volt positive or negative ground vehicles. I primarily market them on eBay but do sell them direct without the tax...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2023, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 355
Tachometers for 6-Volt Vehicles
I modify several tachometers for use on 6-Volt positive or negative ground vehicles. I primarily market them on eBay but do sell them direct without the tax being added. If you are interested in a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2020, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,179
Re: Truck Mirror Arms
I have a set of mirrors that came off a 2 ton F6 I had years ago. They are original. Not sure of condition. If you are interested I will pull them out of the garage attic and take some pictures...
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Forum: Late V8
08-31-2020, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 0
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1983 Ford F100 Rolling Chassis with Title
1983 F100 Rolling Chassis with title. List of new parts with zero miles: Upper & lower ball joints, tie Rods & tie rod ends, disc brake rotors calipers pads & hoses, front wheel bearings & hubs,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2020, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 758
Horn Identification
Anyone recognize this horn, and what vehicle(s) it might have been used on. I got it in with a bunch of miscellaneous parts that came with my 48 Ford f1.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2017, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,912
Re: school me about diodes
OK, but your "third brake light" is going to flash every time you turn on a signal light, even with the diodes.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2017, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,017
Re: AutoUrge Magazine Cover Contest
The drivetrain is all Ford: 347 Stroker engine putting our somewhere around 500HP, Ford Motorsports clutch, T5 Tremic transmission beefed up by G-GForce to stand 600HP, Ford 9" rearend with 4.11...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2017, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,017
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-06-2017, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,017
AutoUrge Magazine Cover Contest
Hello fellow Fordbarners. I am asking for your help to get my 48 Ford f1 on the cover of a local St.Louis, MO automobile magazine. Auto Urge magazine is having a Cover Car contest in which the...
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Forum: Late V8
06-21-2017, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 934
2 Speed Air Cooled Fordomatic
I have a 2 speed Fordomatic transmission out of a 60's Falcon. I saw where a new member needed a torque converter for a 1955 air cooled Fordomatic, and tried to post a reply but was blocked for some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2017, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,099
Re: Starter troubles
If the problem returns look for a leaking head gasket causing hydrostatic lock.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2016, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,912
Re: Oil again question
The 15W40 motor oils for diesels have extra additives, such as zinc, that the diesels need. These same additives are also needed for engines with flat tappet cams (almost all the Fords here). ...
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Forum: Model-A
03-23-2016, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 984
Model A LED Parking Light-Brake/Signal Lights
Six volt Positive Ground LED Parking Light-Signal/Brake Lights for Model A Fords. See my eBay item 1918354422765 for a complete description and pictures of the lights. Discount off of eBay price,...
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Forum: Model-T
03-23-2016, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,457
Model A LED Parking Light-Brake/Signal Lighjts
Six Volt Positive Ground LED Parking Lights & Brake/Signal lights for Model A's.
Look at my eBay item number 1918354422765 for complete details and pictures of the lights. 15 dollar discount off of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2016, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,480
Re: 6V Super Bright Taillight Bulbs Issue
The problem is the bulbs, not your wiring. If they are dual contact (1157) bulbs why not go with a 6 volt LED dual contact bulb and solve your problem? If you can't find them, I can supply the...
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Forum: Late V8
08-07-2015, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,665
79-83 Mustang SROD V8 Bell Housing
I have a Mustang Bell Housing used in 1979-1983 V8 Mustang's with SROD (Single Rail Overdrive) 4-Speed transmissions. SROD Vin Tag Transmission code is 6. Bell Housing No. is D9ZC 6394 BA
I...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-07-2015, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,873
Re: Stuck y block update
I would take a serious look at the valve train being stuck (most likely a pushrod) before putting too much rotating force on the engine. You can easily bend a pushrod and damage the cam if it is in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2014, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,138
48f1 Door Hinges
Anyone know a source for new door hinges for the f1 pickup trucks. My body man tells me mine are wallowed out and need replaced before painting the truck, but I can't seem to locate any.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-25-2014, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,874
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2014, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,488
Re: gas and oil
You also need to use an oil made for flat tappet cam motors, with the zinc additives. They have been phased out of modern API oils. You can either buy the additives, or use an oil rated for diesel...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-01-2013, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,222
Re: ignition switch
There should be a small hole in the switch bezel, about the diameter of a paper clip. If you insert the end of a paper clip or back end of a very small drill bit, with the key in the ignition, it...
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Forum: Early V8
11-01-2013, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,513
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Forum: Early V8
11-01-2013, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,513
48 -Early 50 Pickup Bed Roll Lights
I made a set of bed roll lights for my 48f1 project, and they turned out so well I decided to offer them to other classic truck owners. They fit perfectly in the approximately 15/16" bed roll of the...
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