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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-04-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,250
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: Flathead V8 blocks not cast at the Rouge plant

Post#7. That’s one of three engines of this type that I have. The water outlet is connected to the ‘tin sided’ block. Most of these engines suffered from cracked blocks and were apparently recalled...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-10-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 630
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: 1936 clamshell

Agreed the mounting is upside-down. For reference RHD English built 35/36s handbrake is also mounted on the right hand side.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-23-2023, 03:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,342
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: 35 Phaeton in Europe

I own the English phaeton in question. It is now fully restored to as near original as is possible. Very little information exists as to what the original specification was. The original manufacturer...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-19-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,220
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: 1936 phaeton top brackets

When the supports are removed the treaded holes are obscured by the rear curtain. The part they screw into is a substantial casting screwed to the rear body rail.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-17-2021, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 572
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: 1935 Phaeton inside door handle position.

Sorry David, I should have said English assembled. Thanks for the measurements. Like you have said the incorrect hole will possibly remain a mystery. Although it would be interesting if anyone else...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-17-2021, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 572
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-17-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 572
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
1935 Phaeton inside door handle position.

I’m in the process of re-trimming an English built very early 1935 phaeton, with the forward mounted door handles. It appears the original front door mechanism is mounted further forward than the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-13-2021, 03:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,130
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: Glove Box Spring Question

The glove box door in your photo is the same as my very early build 35 phaeton. I mistakingly ordered a new spring clip, only to find the same problem, ie no bar to attach to. Apparently early 35’s...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-01-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 843
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: 34 fan question

Encountered the same problem when assembling my 35. It’s surprising just how much the support rods pull the rad back to the correct position. Had me double checking the fan also.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-11-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,753
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: 1935 model 60 cabriolet 22 h.p. v8

And trafficators. Thats my original engined model 60. Here’s a view of the engine bay.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-09-2021, 03:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,938
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: Front Tube Shocks in 1936 Ford

Sorry for hi-jacking the post, but still related. Does anyone have a modern day part number for a suitable rear shock absorber for this set up, preferably Armstrong or Monroe.My car is a stock 35...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,403
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: 35 phaeton top

Here we go.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2021, 06:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,403
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: 35 phaeton toppppp

In the UK vehicles were taxed using a formula called the RAC HP rating, the model 48 (85hp US) engine was rated at 30hp. This car with its high tax rating was difficult to sell, only 47 UK built...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-04-2021, 03:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,403
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: 35 phaeton top

Very tangled. Thank you thats the answer i was looking for. It all makes sense now. Don’t make any difference how many photos you look at these fine details aren’t always obvious.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-04-2021, 05:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,403
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: 35 phaeton top

Thanks you all for your input. I have managed to post a photo of the area in question. The part marked B is fastened to the rear bow/iron with three dot fasteners. How is the part marked A together...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-03-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,403
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: 35 phaeton top

Thank you. Very Tangled. Tried to post photo originally. The part I am referring to is in photo 4. Cartouche, refers to the sides of the”rear curtain” as gypsy wings they are fastened to the rear...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-03-2021, 04:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,403
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
35 phaeton top

Could anyone please tell me how the gypsy wings fasten to the rear bow support when the side screens are fitted. I have the poppers etc, but cannot see how they both clip on together, what am I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-08-2020, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 763
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: 35 Tudor New Fuel Tank

Jem
The original 35 hydrostatic sender unit had a breather tube incorporated into it. By replacing the unit with a later sender unit you have effectively eliminated the breather, causing your...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-20-2020, 08:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 754
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: 1936 cabriolet front floor section

RHD cars had the battery on the right hand side and a hump/ dummy on the left. This may answer your question.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-12-2020, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,232
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: Helpful shock absorber technical data.

Anyone know how much travel is required on a Stock model 48 phaeton front and back. Thanks in anticipation.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-09-2020, 11:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,073
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: 1935 Ford Tudor Deluxe - Wheel Colour

Hi Don. I have a model 48 phaeton, which I am currently restoring and a very original unrestored model 60, both were manufactured in Canada and assembled in Dagenham England. Both cars have silver...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-08-2020, 05:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,813
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: RH drive speedo

Ford pilot one on English ebay
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2020, 11:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,162
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: Late 21 stud 85 with 14 mm plugs

437345

437346Just as a matter of interest,Ford used 14mm plugs in 1936 in the English 22hp 15 stud heads.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-24-2020, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,395
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: Looking for a Top Kit for my 1936 Phaeton

Cartouche/ecklers list a top kit, boot and side screens, unfortunately they don’t reply to emails very quickly. I requested a sample card six weeks ago and asked if the side screens could be made...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2020, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,404
Posted By 4 MAINS V8
Re: Repairing 1935 tail light stands.

Carriage bolts are spot welded to base. I would carefully grind off stud flush with base and then drill through the centre of stud 5/16, insert a new bolt and secure with a dab of mig, therefore...
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