Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-17-2020, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,698
Re: 1957 T bird new fuel pump problems!!
The pumps show it should be for the correct application. We are going to try one last time ordering a new one. We did call NAPA, they already sent the core in... so it's long gone.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-17-2020, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,698
1957 T bird new fuel pump problems!!
Good morning,
We have a 1957 thunderbird with 312 and holley 4 barrel in our shop. The fuel pump was leaking through the 2 holes on the side (I'm guessing its a bypass of sorts?), we got a new...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2020, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,150
Re: 1936 Pickup windshield seal
Well, I just looked up the directions on Carpenter's and boy do I feel dumb! I got this going in tonight hopefully. Thanks for the quick answers!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2020, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,150
1936 Pickup windshield seal
Working on putting the windshield back into the old pickup... Question about the seal. I would assume that the seal goes onto the windshield frame, not onto the body. The only problem that I am...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2019, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,274
Re: 1936 Pickup running hot!
Thanks, I have had the radiator cleaned and re cored so that shouldn't be a problem. I have thought about sending my pumps down to skip to have them rebuilt just because I have read that his are the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-25-2019, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,274
Re: 1936 Pickup running hot!
Thanks for the replies! Yes, I am measuring stationary in my shop.. I did put 2 fans in front of it to try and simulate some air movement around the engine to try and help. I had the distributor...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-25-2019, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,274
1936 Pickup running hot!
Hey guys, I am working on trying to finish up my '36 this summer! I have the engine in and running, it was a "Fresh" rebuild from about 20 years ago. It starts right up and runs very smooth, BUT it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2018, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 808
6 volt horn rebuild - 1936 pickup
Working on my '36 pickup, needing to get the horns rebuilt. Are there any parts out there to rebuild these units?? Or, is there someone who does this sort of work?? I have not been able to find...
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Forum: Early V8
05-07-2018, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 564
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2017, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,451
Re: Starting for the first time in 10 years!
Update: I pulled the starter out last night, it must have been stuck it made a pop noise and came right out ... I cleaned all the contacts and put back together, and it works! Now, I opened up the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2017, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,451
Re: Starting for the first time in 10 years!
Thanks for the help and ideas! I went out last night, checked all the lines and have good fuel flow. I should have mentioned that I put a dirty leg on this before starting and also another filter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-11-2017, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,451
Starting for the first time in 10 years!
Good morning, I normally hang out in the early V8 forum, but look here time to time... I have recently started working on a 1930 Coupe that my grandfather owned, it has been sitting for a little...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2016, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,624
36 pickup body harness
Working on getting the wiring finished up on the '36! I am running the body harness from the gas tank up to the brake switch, and for the life of me I cannot figure out how the wires run up the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2016, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,847
Re: '36 bed bolts
I just put in an order with Roy, he does not have these bolts. I am thinking I will end up doing what Lawson did and weld onto some all thread or a different bolt. Your correct that Henry did not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2016, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,847
'36 bed bolts
Getting ready to put the box back on my '36 pickup. The bolts that hold the box to the frame were all but destroyed when taking apart. I am getting the carriage bolts that go in the front of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2015, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,461
Re: Best way to clean spray guns
We have a paint gun cleaning kit in our shop, with tons of different sized wires and pipe cleaners to clean out all areas. We soak in a tub of "naked gun cleaner" (we get from our ppg supplier about...
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Forum: Early V8
02-06-2015, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 849
1936 Pickup grille
Looking for a 1936 pickup grille. My truck is a deluxe model, so it needs to be in good shape to send to the chrome shop. Thanks, Dan.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2011, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,090
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2011, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,090
'39 Lincoln Zephyr gas tank
Hello all! Its been awhile since I have been on here, things have gotten a little busy... I am taking time off my project and getting my grandpa's 1939 Lincoln Zephyr running and back in shape...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2010, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,195
Re: gauge cleanup question
Thanks, thats just what I needed to know. I am going to try and do it myself, but if I run into anything I wanted to make sure I had options. Thanks.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2010, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,195
gauge cleanup question
Hello all!
This is my first post on the new site! I've got all my gauges out of my '36 pickup, my question is if there is anyone out there who is restoring them? or am I better off taking them...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2010, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 18,855
Re: 35,36 pickups
If I ever get my '36 halfway close, and learn how to post pictures, it will be up here. lol. Almost got the mechanical stuff done, working on all the body work now!
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