Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2023, 08:29 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2022, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,785
Re: 55-57 Tbird info
I have had a 55 for about 10 years
I love driving it. It’s like a go-cart super fun. As mentioned before if you are big it’s hard to get in and out. I’m 6’2” and I fold up a bit to get myself...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2021, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: flathead machine shop needed, minnesota
I met some nice guys up in east bethel at back to the 50s this year.
The business name is Swillco
I do not know them personally or have had any work done by them. They had several flat...
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Forum: Late V8
12-05-2021, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 950
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Forum: Late V8
11-22-2021, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 950
1955 Project Car for Sale
My Neighbor approached me about selling his 1955 Ford Thunderbird.
Ideally he would like to sell it to someone who will restore it.
Please contact me here with any questions.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2021, 10:25 PM
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Views: 365,040
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2021, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,242
Re: 1934 ignition switch quirky
Does any one have a photo of how it looks together with the plate?
My 34 does not include the plate- or should I just leave the plate out? I also notice the newer plate has a L shaped right...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2021, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,242
Re: 1934 ignition switch quirky
Thanks for the tips. And sorry about the photos- I post using my phone and the photos look the same to me- previously I posted photos that were too small!
I’ll order the assembly- but mine as is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2021, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,242
Re: 1934 ignition switch quirky
So I took the thing apart
There was weird piece of metal in there. Looks like some damage to one of the contacts
I’ll clean it up and see if it works- but I’m thinking I should replace it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2021, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,242
Re: 1934 ignition switch quirky
Thanks for the great tips everyone- I’m going to pull it out tomorrow (taped-and I’ll clean it with a scotch pad)
I have to give a bride and groom a ride to their reception today... I’m thinking I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2021, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,242
1934 ignition switch quirky
I think I have a faulty ignition switch.
Quick reminder, I’m a newbie and a general idiot. I’ve been driving this 34 cabriolet all of 2 months-my first flathead.
Went to get gas couple of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2021, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,395
Re: 34 smoking starter switch from the newbie.
I got it started!
One of the cables was a little loose on the switch- I think it was touching the other cable. I tightened it up and gave it a try-
I went ahead and ordered a new switch...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2021, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,395
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2021, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,395
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2021, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,395
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2021, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,395
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2021, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,395
Re: 34 smoking starter switch from the newbie.
I have a 6volt stock (or what appears to be stock) starter switch. I’m not exactly sure what else you are asking other than what I described above.
I basically hit the starter switch- nothing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2021, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,395
34 smoking starter switch from the newbie.
Well I have my first challenge on the new beast.
Went to start the car Sunday and it wouldn’t go- no start. It had been sitting a week or so and I assumed the battery drained out. I put the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2021, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,262
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2021, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,530
Re: New Car- New Member- LOTS of questions!
In the notes I got with the car it says...
1936 transmission installed
354 gear in rear end
It also says greyhound and J strap included... which both are missing. I ordered a hound from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2021, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,530
Re: New Car- New Member- LOTS of questions!
The tires say 6.0 x 16
I ordered 4 16s I hope they fit- I wonder if I’ll need tubes?
Here is the gas cap
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210406/899b08186d51eb64afeba7daa14d9784.jpg...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2021, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,530
Re: New Car- New Member- LOTS of questions!
Interesting point Jim
I’m certainly not a show guy. It’s gonna be a driver. I really want to eventually drive it to LA and back. (After I’m sure it will run on an extended trip!)
Sent from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2021, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,530
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2021, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,530
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2021, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,530
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