Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2021, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2021, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,823
Re: Just asking
Update, I got the parts from Macks ( bed pockets , front panel, rear crossmember and tailgate) . The front panel was twisted until laid on ground and pressure applied to both sides to flatten out ....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-01-2021, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,823
Re: Just asking
Ha' Sem is the adhesive I bought. Was looking for 3M but no one around had any at the time.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-30-2021, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,823
Re: Just asking
Thanks for the responses. I did a dozen or so spot welds on some new 16 gauge . Held
switch for 5 secs and each one held but I could twist apart with little effort. The difference in the orig...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2021, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,823
Re: Just asking
Thanks for the reply's fellas, Will practice some more with this spot welder . As far as plug welding , I have done quite a few in my time and certainly considered doing it on this project . Being...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2021, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,823
Just asking
I am in the process of replacing my bed pockets on my 39 pickup , have removed bed sides and 3 ( so far) pockets . I am curious about panel adhesive vs spot welding.
To be clear , I have done a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2021, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,791
Re: Torque Tube to Differential Seal
Not sure what year yours is but on a 39 , you would have to split or at least cut the gasket in one place ( preferably the top ) and slip it in and on after removing the bolts . The drive shaft is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2021, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 875
Re: More 39 pu questions please?
One on the left is 39 pickup , center should be Stainless, looks like it was painted with a brush ,HA. I have seen them for sale around the net for fair prices , I think some vendors have new one's...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-14-2021, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,106
Re: 39 Ford PU steering
I have same engine in my 39 pickup , got a drop tie rod end from Speedway (I think) and also lengthened the drag link, have no interference.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2021, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,217
Re: remove surface rust on transmission gears
I think you might consider what Terry suggested , lightly bead blasting. Seems to me they are a bit more that surface rusted not that they look terribly pitted or anything but you want to not feel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2021, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,466
Re: car pulls to left when braking
In my experience , when a front brake is out of adjustment or grabbing early, I can feel it in the steering wheel more so than if it were the rear brake. When it it the rear , car will veer to left...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2021, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 724
Re: 39 pickup bed
TLOHM, just ordered what I needed from Macks , very nice folks , answered all my questions and had all my parts . Thanks for the lead.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2021, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 778
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2021, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 778
Re: ford on a trailer
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2021, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,709
Re: 1939 column lock
Just wanted to say that if your toggle lever is broken , I have never seen or at least don't remember seeing that part available . The link deuce lover sent you has good pics that show the inner...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2021, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 577
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2021, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 724
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2021, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 724
39 pickup bed
Has anyone here bought any of the new parts for beds such as front panel, tailgate, pockets and rear crossmember offered by Macs or C and G ( perhaps a few others) and if so was the quality as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2021, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,880
Re: 39 Pickup questions.
I did the same swap in last year, I used a truck pan and it was deeper than the original pan , so I had to get a drop tie rod end , also had to ad a bit of length to the drag link.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2021, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,118
Re: 1939 ford Pickup Headliner question
Well, my wishfull thinking was just that. Finally talked to someone at Dennis Carpenter and the fellow said the 40 to 47 headliner would not fit. Called Early ford , they dont carry the kit ....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2021, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,118
Re: 1939 ford Pickup Headliner question
Thanks, looked at Early Ford since they are my go to place since they are close by and s phipping is fast but I did not see a headliner, guess I will call them.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2021, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,118
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2021, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,118
Re: 1939 ford Pickup Headliner question
Thanks , I remember the difference of the wipers and was thinking since my 39 has the rather large metal cover over the wiper motors above the windshield it might in fact allow me to use the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2021, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,118
1939 ford Pickup Headliner question
Hey fella's , I have a 39 1/2 ton Pickup and am looking for a cardboard headliner. I see that a couple places sell a cardboard headliner kit for a 40-47 pickup and am curious if it would possibly...
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