Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2015, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 328
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Re: 1933 can't start after recent restart
Successfully completed First RUN! Car drove good, rattled a bit..old car!
Shifted good. Brakes ok. Took wife with me for first run...She liked it but said it was bumpy. Steering hard... like a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2015, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
Re: 1933 can't start after recent restart
Thanks a million. I usually purchase the parts and then moll over for a while what I will have to do with them. I will try out my first run of the car when my license plate arrive next week, I hope....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2015, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 328
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2015, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
Re: 1933 can't start after recent restart
Does this part also fit on the shoes too, or is that another part??
I noticed Mac's has a roll of woven material for the shoes but they say truck for that rather than passenger.
I should be asking...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2015, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
Re: 1933 can't start after recent restart
Looking for woven brake linings
checked Mac's
http://www.macsautoparts.com/store/brake-lining-and-rivet-set-molded-material-2-3-8-wide-enough-for-2-rear-drums-ford-1-ton-truck.html
They says...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2015, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 328
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2015, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
Re: 1933 can't start after recent restart
Registered the car , Now ..Must wait form plates to arrive then will go for test run. Should I pour Champagne on the front fender before taking her out? Or will that take the paint off...Remember...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2015, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
Re: 1933 can't start after recent restart
Tail lights are installed and wired and working perfectly ...brake lights too.
I bought these wire clips from ray Naschiwitz and was able to clip the wires down except had problem using the clips...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2015, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
Re: 1933 can't start after recent restart
This seems to be a good book for the brakes.. SEE ATTACHED PHOTO
It has 5 pages of drawings and gives measurements in setting up the spacings
No wonder the book was hard to understand...I was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2015, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
Re: 1933 can't start after recent restart
The car starts up fine each day...Once I complete the tail lights wiring I plan to register the car with New antique car plates and then change these over to real 1933 antique plates that the DMV...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2015, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
Re: 1933 can't start after recent restart
The car is still running.
I am installing the tail lights and plan to register it this week...
Trying to get a 1933 license plate that the DMV will accept.
I have a brief video of the car starting...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2015, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2015, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2015, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2015, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2015, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
Re: 1933 can't start after recent restart
Thanks for great info.
I will slowly learn..before I take anything apart.
It should be interesting to see how they work.
This is a great time learning about this fine old machine.
I love it....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2015, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2015, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
Re: 1933 can't start after recent restart
I have the service manuals, and several reprinted books also I have the original owners manuals for 4 cylinder and 1933, 1934 too.
My breaks function but. Luckily I live on a cul-de-sac so once I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2015, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
Re: 1933 can't start after recent restart
It started right up.
Finally completed the work.
New Bronze timing gear does not yet make any extra noise.
Thanks for all your help.
Now, I will start looking at the brakes.
They, work, but want...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2015, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-30-2015, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
Re: 1933 can't start after recent restart
Getting ready to put the timing gear cover back on. The only gasket I could find is a cardboard one. It that the material that is used in this application? Should this be coated with something or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2014, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
Re: 1933 can't start after recent restart
Good news as I hand turned the cam without the timing gear I watched the points and saw the closing and opening in the proper way...The gap is perfect...did not have to adjust///point close and touch...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2014, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2014, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
Re: 1933 can't start after recent restart
I want to thank everyone on here for there help. I could not have done it without your experienced know how. One last question.... I here a lot about suppliers of cheap timing gears....No Good....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2014, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 328
Views: 454,037
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