Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2019, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 398
Re: Older OEM gaskets vs new gaskets
Old stock cork gaskets can be very problematic. They tend to shrink and / or become very brittle.
There are ways to overcome these issues but why?
Cork? Buy new.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2019, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 414
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2019, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 470
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2019, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 470
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2019, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 143
Views: 7,156
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2019, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 414
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2019, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 143
Views: 7,156
Re: Interest in new restoration project thread?
Made a bit more progress this past week. Ya laugh but here goes:
The trunk lid did not fit as well as I would like. It was in fact too close in many areas to the body. You can note in the photos...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2019, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 414
Re: 1940 front tack under dash
Ya know, each of us was a "first timer" at some point. Me? There are days (too many in fact) that I feel I am still a "first timer".
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2019, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,814
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2019, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 470
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2019, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 283
Re: 39 Ford Conv side window fit
Now that I understand this was a kit top, that brings in yet another concern.
Any top "made to fit" is well, made to fit a 'typical" '39 Ford. We all know the quality control was not the same as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2019, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 414
Re: 1940 front tack under dash
The windlace (vertical part at "A" pillar) was originally nailed directly in to the sheet metal all the way to the floor.
I tend to glue mine these days.
The cowl kick panel retainer goes over the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2019, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 470
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2019, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 414
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2019, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 217
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2019, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 143
Views: 7,156
Re: Interest in new restoration project thread?
Managed to get the backing plate assemblies done as well. I have found it so much easier to have these ready to install to the spindles and rear axle housings as assemblies than build them on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2019, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 143
Views: 7,156
Re: Interest in new restoration project thread?
The body work is going along actually quite well. In a different thread here on the Barn, the question was raised as to the quality of the reproduction rear tool tray pan.
Well, let's say it's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2019, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 143
Views: 7,156
Re: Interest in new restoration project thread?
Sorry but now the project as always slows. The body work takes more time than any other part of my restorations. I'd mentioned in an earlier post that to keep me fairly sane, I will often prepare...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2019, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 273
Re: Gas and ways to seal
How about GOOD threads? It may require a different carburetor cover (top plate). They are plentiful and cheap.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2019, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 842
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2019, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 333
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2019, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 333
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2019, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 930
Re: Painting Copper Brake Lines
Ian, I think you are thus far doing a nice job with this project and I commend you.
The lines? My vote? Leave them. I like the detail shown in the different finishes. That's one major reason I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2019, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 283
Re: 39 Ford Conv side window fit
Mike, I'd restored enough of these cars to appreciate your frustration.
The issue you deem a common problem is more often than not due to poor restoration techniques and less of a factory assembly...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2019, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 386
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