Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2011, 08:51 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2011, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 13,073
Re: Sad News...AV8Paul
Sure is a great loss. I never met Paul but won't ever forget his photo report of the trip to Bonneville and back. This is a classic and if someone has it please post it again. His posts were always...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2011, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 128
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Re: Early Ford V-8 Club of America
Member since the mid-nineties when I started the resto of my modified '48 Convert. Since finishing in late 2006, I've driven her to two Regional shows - the 2009 Auburn,IN Central Regional meet and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2011, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Using NGK plug in my 48 Ford
Steve, I'm using the B5HS NKGs that are a bit hotter than the B6s in my old Weiand 8.5:1 heads. NKG's lower numbers are hotter than the higher numbers. The HS plug is a bit longer reach (1/16")...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2010, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Dizzy adapter
Yes, you will need an adapter to space out the 42 - 48 distributor if you are using the original '38 cam and this adapter also converts the three bolt timing gear cover to allow mounting of the two...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2010, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: 1946 door handle
These springs are available and can be changed but be very careful when prying open the two prongs that hold the upper spring. It's very easy to break off one of the prongs when getting them open...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2010, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: ? using stock amp gauge with 12v?
I just changed my 12volt converted generator to one of the new 'Genernators' (looks like a ford generator but is a one wire alternator in an enlarged aluminum case). I talked with the tech person at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2010, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,129
Re: Who going to V-8 National Meet in Charlotte
Ken,
You know I'll be there with the '48 Convert. Bringing a high school classmate friend along. Driving the '48 from Wexford, PA (Pgh). We may even do some of the trip with the rag stowed if...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2010, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Tube type schocks on a 48
Steve, This is a photo of the Houdaille front conversion that I used on my '48 which had the lever arm shocks originally. This was purchased in 1955. The bottom mount for the tube shock went to the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2010, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,199
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2010, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 16,663
Re: Who's Running Rag Tops? Let's see em.
I have to get the hang of posting photos on this 'new' Barn. How do you control the size?http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/arniesrod48/Ragtop%2048%20Ford/My48Ragtop1.jpg
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