Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2020, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 8
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32 3 window new wood
I have an original 32 three window coupe that was stripped of all the body wood. I have a Wood Art wood kit that seems complete less any hardware or instructions. I have done some test fitting and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2020, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,036
Re: 1932 front body bolt
Thanks for that information DavidG. I had searched for a picture that would show that bolt but wasn't able to find one. Found some discussions on how it was to be used but no pictures of the actual...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2020, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,036
1932 front body bolt
Is the front body bolt on the 32 ford at the cowl a special bolt? I know the purpose is to adjust the cowl for door adjustments but is it just a standard bolt?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2020, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,246
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2020, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,246
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2020, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,656
Crab distributor vacuum
Where does the vacuum line attach at the distributor? I know it comes off the intake but where does it connect to the 42-44 crab dist.?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2020, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,413
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2020, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,386
Re: 1932 original tailpipe
Thanks DavidG, those pictures are very helpful. The clamp at the crossmember, do you know if that's available at the usual vendors?
I'm near Nashville Tn if anyone has a tailpipe in most any...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2020, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,386
1932 original tailpipe
Does anyone have a good picture of an original '32 tailpipe that goes through the rear cross member. I'd like to make one as close to the original as possible but I haven't been able to find one to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2020, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,194
Re: 33 truck frame question
I know the 32 passenger car and 33 passenger car have different frames. The trucks I wasn't sure about. I've got a nice 32 rolling frame and was wondering if a 33 pickup would fit the 32 frame.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2020, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,194
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2019, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,487
V8 60 question
I'm going to restore a 40's midget race car and i want to put a V8 60 in the car. I've never had the little V8 or worked on one, but my question is do they generally have the same crack issues as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2019, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 8,570
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2019, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,767
Hershey restaurants
Where are some good eating spots around Hershey besides the usual chain restaurants. Miles of walking works up a good appetite!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-11-2019, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,260
Re: Help with transmission selection
Just do a t-5 and call it done man. You can put any transmission in any car if you want to do the work and spend the money. There is plenty of information about how to do a t-5 swap available along...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2019, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,705
Re: More banjo questions for the gurus
I notice that no one answered the OP's question about the total bearing preload of 38 inch pounds. That's something I've never measured myself, but
wouldn't that be the pinion preload + carrier...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2019, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,608
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2019, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,608
Re: Flathead valve job question
Thanks 51 MERC, as I said in my original post, we did exactly that, but I was hoping to get an opinion from some of the old time builders that post here from time to time concerning the merits of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2019, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,608
Flathead valve job question
Will the machine shop need the valve guides in or out to do the seats in the block on an 8BA flathead block? Asking for a friend.
I posted this question over on the HAMB a few days ago and got...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2019, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 20,146
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2013, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,080
1940 dash spray paint
Has anyone used the spray cans of dash paint for a 40 Ford that Bob Drake is selling?
I bought some at the NSRA event in Louisville last week to give it a try.
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