Forum: Early V8
09-27-2022, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 381
Steering column
In my early restoration of my 1939 Pickup, I purchased a rebuilt steering column. As I got into the restoration, I realized this was not the correct steering column. Rookie mistake. I moved forward,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2022, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,070
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2022, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,070
Re: Question on hood
Here are pictures of my mystery hood. I don't know what it might fit. Any advice is welcomed. Thanks.
K
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2022, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,070
Re: Question on hood
Thanks. I will take a picture (should have done that) and see what the members have to comment. K
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-04-2022, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,070
Question on hood
When I was restoring my 1939 Ford Truck, I had two hoods. Unfortunately, I didn't pay close enough attention when I had one painted. When I got ready to install it on my 39, I discovered there was a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2022, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,009
Re: 39 Front Shocks
My two cents. My father may or may not have changed the front shocks. However, someone did and must have put a tube shock kit on the front. When I was doing my restoration, I decided to keep the tube...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2022, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,986
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2022, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,491
Re: 12volt or not?
After I posted these pictures, wonder if I need to turn the front bumper around. The picture of the orignal green truck had the bumper different than what I did on my truck. If someone knows which is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2022, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,491
Re: 12volt or not?
It is the same truck. As I mentioned, I learned to drive on this truck. Once I retired in 2010, I began the restoration. There were many frustrating times. One of the worst was replacing the perch...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2022, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,491
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2022, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,491
Re: 12volt or not?
Apologies, I need to figure out why my picture of the truck today won't upload.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2022, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,491
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2022, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,491
Re: 12volt or not?
I considered converting my 1939 truck to 12 volt and finally decided that it worked back in 1939 so why change. Thus, I kept everything as stock as I possibly could. No regrets on doing that. When...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2021, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,338
Re: 6 Bladed fan
Thanks to all that replied.
Deuce Lover: My fan is off the generator.
Gary U: Do you have a picture of the shroud you mentioned?
HD Rider: I am planning on sending off my extra water pumps. Do...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2021, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,338
Re: 6 Bladed fan
Thank you all for your comments. I had my radiator completely rebuilt and was looking for possibilities to lower the running temperature. Sounds like the 6 bladed fan doesn't do much other than add...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2021, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,338
6 Bladed fan
I am considering obtaining a 6 bladed fan for my 1939 Pickup. It seems to run a little warm and just wondered if a 6 bladed fan would cool the engine just a little more. When I searched for the 6...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2021, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 694
Floor mat for 1939 Ford Pickup
Will a 1940 Ford Pickup floor mat fit a 1939? It appears I can buy the 1940/41 or buy a cut to fit universal, but wondered if the 1940 mat would fit with minimal trimming.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2019, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,015
Re: gasoline
I drove my 1939 Ford Pickup last August to a hardware store. I made it about halfway home before it stopped. I had to have it towed home. I did some research and think it was a vapor lock. I did some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2019, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,300
Re: Horn relay wiring
The picture on the right that JSeery sent is what I have. I did a continuity check and the two spring tension connectors have a positive movement of my meter. The two slip type connectors also have a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2019, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,300
Horn relay wiring
I bought a NORS horn relay for my 1939 Ford Pickup. There are four posts on the back. Two have what I would call a slip type connection. The other two have a bar that has tension where a wire post...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2019, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,128
Temperature gauge
I have two temperature gauges (NOS I believe) that have the protection wrap around the copper line. The red liquid starts in the middle of the gauge which is indicated by the scale at about 160...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2019, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,574
Re: Horn wiring
Thanks for the info. I'll use some of your suggestions to see if the horn is truly working.
On a side note:
I took the truck out today ensuring that my vapor lock/coil problem was solved. I only...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2019, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,574
Horn wiring
I bought a wiring harness for my 1939 Pickup. I hooked up the wire that goes to the horn, but all I get is a noise. Thus, I know there is power going to the horn. After doing some reading, it appears...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2019, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,946
Re: Starting my Pickup
Thanks for the tips. I have a spare coil that has been rebuilt and I will go get a 6-volt condenser as a start. I appreciate the help.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2019, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,946
Starting my Pickup
I drove my 39 Pickup two weeks ago and on the way home had to pull over. I believe that was because of a vapor lock. The next day, the truck started right up and I started looking for solutions to...
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