Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 03:52 PM
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Re: Recommended hole size for drive rivits
With respect, pre-WWII Ford patent and body number plates were attached with round head spiral thread drive rivets into existing holes in the firewall, not shot directly through to pierce the sheet...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:21 AM
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Re: Help identifying EV8 parts
Tim,
With respect, it is not a '32 column drop, but rather of a later vintage with a different on/off plate and lever and wider spacing of the attachment holes on top.
The one at the top of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2021, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: 33 ignition switch
The parts catalogs only list parts that were serviced, not every last part that made up the whole. The subject plate evidently was not offered as a service part.
I've several '33-'34 locks...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2021, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Door and Window framing
Ash or any other hardwood that does not readily split, as original. Softwoods such as pine are a bad idea, especially when it comes to tack retention as well as strength. The wood in the B pillar...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2021, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2021, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2021, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: 32 3w question
I should have added that they make (or used to make) all three versions (A, B, and C suffixes).
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2021, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 505
Re: I pickup a old Firestone Tire 18 inch
It's not original '32 equipment as that would be a 5.25 x 18 tire, not 5.25/5.50. Where was the tire manufactured (that's also molded into the sidewall near the outer edge). The three likely...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2021, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 638
Re: 32 ford ooga horn
The '32 horn with a tapered rear cover is a motor-driven horn (i.e. Aoogha). The later '32 horn with a round cover is a vibrator horn (i.e. Beeep). Each has its own unique bracket, the latter being...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2021, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 505
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2021, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 207
Re: 32 3w question
A&L no longer sell at retail, just wholesale. They are a supplier to Snyder's and other Model A dealers. The male dovetails that they have are one of the Model A versions and they will work on a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2021, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,435
Re: Two rare 33-34 accessories?
The '33-early '34 dashes are interchangeable, LHD and RHD. All the necessary holes are in both, including for the dash light switch. The one exception is the phaeton/roadster dash as one version of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2021, 03:01 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,435
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2021, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,435
Re: Two rare 33-34 accessories?
The instrument panel is early '34 and fairly rare. It originally had a painted or wood grained finish (standard/deluxe) and was used in conjunction with leftover '33 dash panels until the excess was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2021, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: 34 ford headlights,Disassembly
Pull back the spring-loaded catch at the bottom of the rim and clear the protruding tabs. Pull the catch forward enough to clear the bottom of the reflector then lift the door and lens assembly...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-27-2021, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 38
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2021, 09:16 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2021, 07:37 PM
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Re: 1936 Bumper Bolts
Please reread Michael's listing: "front & rear bumper bracket....", which is six attachment points in total, four in front and two for the rear bumper brackets.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2021, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,286
Re: 1936 Bumper Bolts
Don,
Some clarification (and wandering off track) is in order as there were three versions of 40-17758. 40-17758-AR is the stainless clad oval head bolt for '33s and its threads are 7/16-20. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-24-2021, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: 32-34 door latch
Yes, but you will have to add to the link between the latch and the inside door handle mechanism (or switch links if you have the old link from the pickup latch assembly). That link is 12 17/32"...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2021, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,333
Re: Deuce Heaven auction
Jeff,
Gene is the fifth owner of that standard V8 Tudor sedan. I purchased it from the original owner who traded in a Model A on it back in '32. I reluctantly let it go to Mr. Secrest in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2021, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,333
Deuce Heaven auction
Forthcoming auction of Gene Hetland's '32s plus.
https://www.mecum.com/auctions/indianapolis-2021/collections/gene-hetlands-deuceheaven/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2021, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 3,163
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2021, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 157
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2021, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 565
Re: shark fin jacks
The description of B-17080 in the second article is inaccurate as it obvious that the gears are at the bottom, not at the top, whereas the information in Lin Stacey's article and photos at the top...
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