Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 50
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2024, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 2,242
Views: 375,213
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Hey Chris,
Glad to hear Cheryl is doing well after the stroke scare. Went to the funeral home for a friend and neighbor last night who died from strokes/heart issues, so it is indeed scary.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2024, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 3,442
Re: Back end of a T-5
GB, Great thinking on the indexing method for your adapter plate. I can see the value of that, by centering the transmission with respect to the engine.
Al H
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,891
Re: Model A Marine Engine?
A friend of mine had a Grand Banks trawler from the '50's. It was equipped with two Lehman diesels of about 100 hp each. They were good powerplants.
Al H
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2024, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 121
Views: 7,117
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
GB, I remember the chicken coop story as well. It reminds me of my Grandad Sam's near miss with his old truck. Dad and my brother and I were tearing down an old house for the lumber in '63. I was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 304
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 568
Re: 1949 Ford Custom Body measurements
Using a photograph of a stock original car. Look for something you know the size of perhaps a wheel (15" ?) Use a small machinist ruler and come up with a scale so you can make measurements and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,853
Re: 34 3w
Lawrie, that looks like four or five hundred cars! Must be a pretty big meet. Nice!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,270
Re: Model A no spark
You probably have a very poor connection somewhere, probably the switch or a ground. Try bypassing the switch like someone suggested, with a jumper directly to the battery, or to a known good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,684
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 760
Re: Pumper truck
My grandad who lived in Bandana, Ky had one of those old trucks in his front yard for a few years. My uncle/his son had been a fire chief and the truck was retired/replaced. I think it was a 1954...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2024, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 586
Re: Old ford mount
Summit Racing has the Bob Drake motor mount cushions in stock. 78-6038-K is what they list them as.
Al H
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2024, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 520
Re: Lake pipes
My '48 has lake pipes and measure about 60". But to extend the full length of the rocker panel they would need to be about 72". Your wheelbase may be a few inches longer, but I think 72" would be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2024, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 850
Re: My 33 BB Truck
Great truck! It appears to be a flathead V8, does that make it a BB or a V8?
Al Hook
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2024, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 110
Views: 8,673
Re: Troubleshooting Transmission '47 pickup
GB, I installed an S-10 T5 in my '48 sedan behind a non-flathead engine several years ago. I bought a transmission mount for mine, but it needed modification. I think it was made for a '40 frame. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2024, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 679
Re: Looking for a machine shop
VicPiano of Tampa/Orlando (Cigar City Flatheads) might be a good contact. He's apparently not an engine builder as such but probably knows good people to recommend.
Al Hook
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2024, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 532
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2024, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,288
Re: uncanny stories
I have one as well. It is also pretty astounding. Years ago when I was a teen, in the '63-65 time frame, I was horseback riding on the family 63 acre farm. I was wearing my '64 Class ring and lost...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-30-2024, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,139
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2024, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 787
Re: 1950 Ford kingpin lock pin
Nick,
Of course you will need to remove the nut first, which should be on the front side of the kingpin. It should be obvious at that point.
Al Hook
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2024, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,063
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2024, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,063
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2024, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 155
Views: 10,758
Re: Interesting bore dimensions
Hey GB/Ramblin' Man,
I'm enjoying this rambling post as much as anyone. Kinda like a novel-huh! Your recent tool purchases make me think of a fellow who has a great automotive machine shop. He...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2024, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 105
Views: 14,746
Re: Rebuilding an Ardun OHV 1954 - 1956
52 Allard,
Van Pelt would have been a good alternative for the rebuild and transmission parts from what I've read on FordBarn. We're glad you're back on the Allard project. Keep us updated.
Al...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2024, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,132
Re: Ford Script Battery
OldGold,
You might do a search on Fordbarn. Someone did a DIY install in a original battery case a few months back. That is if you can find a case. They should be available.
Al Hook
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