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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-06-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By Harold Degand
Re: French flat in a 32

Thanks Sheldon.

I know these neckes, but they don’t have a hole for the temp sensor.
What did you do on the right side ?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-06-2024, 02:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By Harold Degand
French flat in a 32

Hello.

I’m working on the cooling system of my 1932 french flat powered and I have some questions.

Only the left side french head accept a temp sending unit, and I don’t want to remove the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-02-2023, 05:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,231
Posted By Harold Degand
Re: Cheap bias ply tires ?

The Firestone in Europe cost 400€/ea !
I found two other tires, they are radial and not bias ply but are 12ply.

https://www.centralepneus.be/pneu-auto-7-R-16/?orderby=prix
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-01-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,231
Posted By Harold Degand
Re: Cheap bias ply tires ?

Whatever, these tires need low psi if used on a car
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-30-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,231
Posted By Harold Degand
Re: Cheap bias ply tires ?

Trailer tires are probably not designed to stand the torque of accelerating and breaking, but if you don’t have a high performance car, it will not be a problem
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-30-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,231
Posted By Harold Degand
Cheap bias ply tires ?

I’m looking for 7.00-16 bias ply tires to put on the rear of my 32 for a reasonable budget.

I really like the look of the Firestone deluxe champion or Bf Goodrich Silvertown but they are really...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-29-2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,566
Posted By Harold Degand
Re: 1932 firewall / Jocar body issue

The subframe was interfering with the feet of the firewall.
It wasn’t possible for it to go further in the body.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-29-2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,566
Posted By Harold Degand
Re: 1932 firewall / Jocar body issue

I finally put it in !
I had to shorten the front of the subframe on both side.

Also, it seems obvious but I thought I was able to do it alone.
It’s easier with two person 🙄
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-24-2023, 11:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,566
Posted By Harold Degand
Re: 1932 firewall / Jocar body issue

Thanks Randy.
Mine is about 36 1/16 so I’m sure now my firewall is ok.

The opening in the repo body is to tight.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-24-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,566
Posted By Harold Degand
Re: 1932 firewall / Jocar body issue

You’re right. But as they are closed in the week-end, I needed to find out.

Yes, they sell repo firewall. Not sure they make it themself.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-24-2023, 05:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,566
Posted By Harold Degand
Re: 1932 firewall / Jocar body issue

No, not yet. I’m looking for some informations before.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-24-2023, 05:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,566
Posted By Harold Degand
Re: 1932 firewall / Jocar body issue

At the widest part of the opening, so at the junction of the cowl side and the cowl top, from side to side, I have 35’’ 1/2.

This is the same measure of the firewall without the outside band.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-23-2023, 11:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,566
Posted By Harold Degand
1932 firewall / Jocar body issue

I bought a brand new steel body from Jocar in Sweden.

It look nice but my original firewall don’t fit even without the seal.
The firewall come from an European deuce.

The opening in the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By Harold Degand
Firestone Deluxe Champion manufacture date ?

Question about Firestone Deluxe Champion manufacture date.
I have opportunity to buy a set of new tires in second. But the seller don’t see any manufacture date.
Can somebody help ?
Pic to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,135
Posted By Harold Degand
Re: 1932 Ford wobbling sides hood

Thanks a lot for these informations.
I didn’t know there was 2 different 20 louvers side generation.
Mine has the rear one closed.
And you’re right, when it’s assembled with the top, it’s more...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2023, 08:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,135
Posted By Harold Degand
1932 Ford wobbling sides hood

I have a 32 original 20 louvers hood I want to save because they are very rare in Europe.
The problem is that the sides are very floppy, twisted, pitted and some louvers are damaged.
I know it’s...
Forum: Early V8 04-09-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 668
Posted By Harold Degand
Re: Firestone Deluxe Champion

Btt
Forum: Early V8 04-06-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 433
Posted By Harold Degand
Re: 50’s european Ford steelies late pattern

Btt
Forum: Early V8 03-17-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 319
Posted By Harold Degand
1932 Ford 18’’ wire wheels

Set of 4 1932 Ford 18’’ wire wheels.
2 of them can be used as they are, the others need some work.
Pics and videos can be seen on my Facebook...
Forum: Early V8 03-17-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 403
Posted By Harold Degand
16’’ Ford wire wheel

Looking for one 16’’ Ford wire wheel.
In good shape only.
Good lug holes, good inner tube stem hole, no bent spoke, no dent, no pitting, straight.

I live in Europe.

Thanks.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2023, 03:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,462
Posted By Harold Degand
Re: 18 wire wheel, pitted spoke question

Thanks for your replies.
I forgot to mention that ALL the spokes are pitted.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-08-2023, 11:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,462
Posted By Harold Degand
18 wire wheel, pitted spoke question

I have a 18’’ wire wheel with pitted spokes.

Except the visual isn’t perfect, is there any risk to use it on the road ?
Forum: Early V8 02-12-2023, 01:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 433
Posted By Harold Degand
50’s european Ford steelies late pattern

Set of 4 wheels coming from a european Ford Vedette.
They are 400mm, 1/4’’ smaller than 16’’
4 1/2 x 5 bolt pattern.
Tires fitted was 165/400.
Wheels need some restoration.
Not sure if US...
Forum: Early V8 02-08-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 402
Posted By Harold Degand
1932 Ford roadster windshield frame 2’’ chopped

Looking for a chrome windshield frame 2’’ chopped for a 1932 Ford roadster.
In second but in good condition
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-19-2022, 05:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,365
Posted By Harold Degand
Re: 1932 clutch issue

It is a 3.9 Cargo.
I used a 10 in clutch instead the 11 because the weight.
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