Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2024, 05:25 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2024, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 20
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2024, 03:54 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2023, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,763
Re: Stakes for 37 1/2 ton
That's great, thank you.
I see you used slotted screws and square nuts to hold together the stakes. Is that based off an original or creative license?
I just assumed they would be riveted
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2023, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,763
Re: Stakes for 37 1/2 ton
I didn't clarify my question on the panel. Wether or not it's sheet metal or plywood and what thickness either way.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2023, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,763
Re: Stakes for 37 1/2 ton
So I finally went ahead and made them.
I know they are quite a bit taller than original, but I'm very happy with the way they turned out. I went with free scrap wood from my lumberyard, so it's all...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2023, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,016
Re: 37 pickup radiator pan
On a similar note... is there any sort of a side wing deflector to fill in the gaps? And has anyone ever seen a fan shroud that works with the generator mounted fan?
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Forum: Early V8
06-15-2023, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 0
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37 pickup radiator lower pan
Looking for a decent radiator pan for a 37 pickup. even if someone could do a tracing with some heavy paper so I could get the dimentions to make it myself.
Any offers are appreciated.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2023, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,016
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2023, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,016
37 pickup radiator pan
Anyone know if this is actually for a 37 pickup? Looks a little funky to me. Trying to get some extra support on the crank and maybe some extra cooling help, mostly so I don't slip again and poke a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2023, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,763
Re: Stakes for 37 1/2 ton
The Barn saves the day. Thanks so much guys.
While we're here, do you have a detail of the bed?
I'm sure it was paintedthe same as the body and stakes, but what wood did you use? and I need to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2023, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,763
Re: Stakes for 37 1/2 ton
I have seen those, but I have also seen the steel. I know they where an option, so I could go the farmer route and make my own and it would still look right for my goal. I just want to know all my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2023, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,763
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2023, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,763
Stakes for 37 1/2 ton
I have been trying to figure out what would be original for the stake sides of my 37 1/2 and I'm at a bit of a loss.
From what I can see in pictures of old advertising and what may be factory...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2019, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Trico Vacuum Wiper Parts Identification
This thread is probably dead, but can anyone post a picture of the "Rocker home" against a grid with measurements? Mine shattered and I would like to reproduce it maybe in aluminum. A thickness...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2019, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,154
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2019, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,154
Right hand output shaft removal
I really should have looked into this when it was more convenient, but I just sheared the keyway on my passenger side output shaft. Is there any way of removing the shaft without disassembling the...
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Forum: Early V8
10-03-2019, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 852
59ab spark plug wire tubes
Looking for a decent set of 59ab spark plug wire routing tubes.
Rusty and lightly dented is fine, but a complete basket case will be avoided.
Otherwise if anyone can take some detailed pictures...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-16-2019, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,779
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2019, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,018
Re: Recurring Sudden Oil pressure drop
I wouldn't mind having another guage in my tool collection so I'll definitely start there. Agreed in the cheap check, however in agreement with Ronnie, I doubt that would be the issue...
I'll go...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2019, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,018
Re: Recurring Sudden Oil pressure drop
I do apologize that I am new to early v8s. Only experience is with the in line L6 from studebaker.
1-Rebuilt in the 80s
2-Fuel pump on oil filler neck
3-Should mean no to the plug
4-Unsure
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2019, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,123
Re: Flathead repair
I did hear a story of a guy building an engine. Got everything tuned up just right and it would cut out in a minute or so. Tore everything down 3 or 4 times to find an issue and nothing appeared. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2019, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,018
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2019, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,018
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2019, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,018
Recurring Sudden Oil pressure drop
The oil pressure starts around 10-15 for about 30 minutes of driving every time I start, however if I ever pick up passed 50mph the pressure drops to zero. My gut says something is in the pan and...
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