Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2020, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,995
Re: pro or con HEI
What is your engine? You can get a decent HEI for around $100. A large, black cap HEI with the integral coil basically disappears when installed.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2020, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,430
Re: I just got scammed! Be careful!
Always dispute a bad purchase within 30 days. Most financial services have this limit and if the seller can delay you beyond that period of time you are stuck. If you think the seller is honest,...
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Forum: Early V8
10-31-2019, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 956
1952 Ford Customline for Parts
1952 Ford Customline, Flathead V8, Manual OD. Purchased new by an uncle. Engine was running when I parked it but has sat a long time (30 years?). Rebuilt water pumps and new engine mounts. Floorboard...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2019, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 16,218
Re: Replace Flathead with Y-Block?
I'm the OP. You guys are definitely into flatheads as the forum is for '32 to '53 V8's, stopping just short of the Y-Block. My apologies for being, in my ignorance, outside the lines as it were. I do...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2019, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 16,218
Re: Replace Flathead with Y-Block?
I've already said at least twice I'm keeping it all Ford. Suggesting some other brand is just a waste of space. Anyone else checking out this thread to find out the options for doing what I'm trying...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-05-2019, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 16,218
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-04-2019, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 16,218
Re: Replace Flathead with Y-Block?
42Merc - shame this forum doesn't have "like" buttons - you'd have got one. You would think hotrodders would be more supportive of someone trying to put together a specific concept. The 292's are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-04-2019, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 16,218
Re: Replace Flathead with Y-Block?
To reiterate, even though it's not the easiest choice, I was hoping to pair an OHV V8 with the original drive train due to the uniqueness of the manual 3 speed with overdrive. Something that I could...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-03-2019, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,193
Flathead Storage?
I have a flathead that hasn't been run in 30 years. What should I do to preserve it for future use? Can I just I drain the old oil and squirt something in the spark plug holes? If I put some fresh...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-03-2019, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 16,218
Replace Flathead with Y-Block?
I would like to put a small block Ford V8 (Y-Block?) into my '52 Customline with a 3 speed manual transmission and overdrive. (Just because the OD is unique). The manual transmissions from '49 to '54...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2019, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,087
Re: 1952 Ford Customline 4dr Project
donald1950 - I've seen the New Braunfels Car Club over at Golden Corral a couple of times but don't know if they're the same as the Early Ford V8 Club. PM me contact info please.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2019, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,087
Re: 1952 Ford Customline 4dr Project
JeffB2 - I'm in Jalopy Journal as DougE but haven't introduced myself. Only made one comment about a gas tank drain plug. Still trying to learn my way around that forum. Engine mounts seem to be out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2019, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,087
Re: 1952 Ford Customline 4dr Project
Tinker - Just completed a rebuild of a Jeep CJ7 but didn't have any chrome. Media blasted and painted everything. Fiberglass replacement tub. Engine, trans and xfer were good but replaced the clutch....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-02-2019, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,087
Re: 1952 Ford Customline 4dr Project
I was fortunate in that an uncle purchased this new and I inherited it so it has all parts. I drove it from his place to mine and it was running a little hot. I obtained two rebuilt water pumps...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2019, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,087
1952 Ford Customline 4dr Project
Just dragged this one home. Years ago I had a few grille parts chromed but haven't reinstalled. So I do have all parts. Bumpers are an issue. Are better ones available? Not sure I can find a quality...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2019, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,293
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2019, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,293
Re: 1952 Ford Customline 4dr Weight?
My shed has beams about 5' on center and a Structural Engr friend agreed that I could put 600# to any one beam (I'm a Mechanical Engr). I have several 2" pipes clamped to the beams for hoist...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2019, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,293
Re: 1952 Ford Customline 4dr Weight?
I just dragged this guy out of the bush and want to separate the body and frame for complete media blasting and painting. The hoists in my shed can lift 600 lbs or so. I would like to put the basic...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2019, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,293
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