Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-29-2019, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Bodywork on Fender
Great advice from everyone. Appreciate the responses. But can someone explain to me how you put metal etchers on and then wash it off with WATER and don't get rust right away (at least this is the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2019, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,248
Bodywork on Fender
1940 1/2 ton pickup with what I believe to be very old paint/rust. I have removed most of it with a 40 or 60 grit disc. But what is the remainder left over (and its not "pitting" as far as I can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2018, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,034
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2018, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 972
Re: Headlight bucket internals
Rivets are fine. I see the 4 holes now. Thanks. Anyone have the correct orientation of the ring to the bucket? Picture? Are both right and left bucket the same orientation? Thanks again
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2018, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,018
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2018, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,425
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2018, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,110
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2018, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,018
40/41 pickup bed spare tire location
Trying to determine the location of the spare tire mount. Anyone have specifics on stock location. Angle of carrier to top of bed? Angle of "triangle or V at top of carrier" in accordance to stake...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2018, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 972
Headlight bucket internals
40/41 pickup headlight bucket. See picture. If I remember correctly, the grey internal ring is somehow "attached/welded" to actual bucket - mine is currently loose. Can someone please help with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2018, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,425
40/41 pickup front fender bracing
Had this brace on the front fender. Internally - large side against inside of fender closest to frame. Small side unattached. Does this look "familiar" or is this something someone added? If...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2018, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,231
40/41 pickup bed spare tire location
Trying to determine the location of the spare tire mount. Anyone have specifics on stock location. Angle of carrier to top of bed? Angle of "triangle or V at top of carrier" in accordance to stake...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2018, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 796
Headlight bucket internals
40/41 pickup headlight bucket. See picture. If I remember correctly, the grey internal ring is somehow "attached/welded" to actual bucket - mine is currently loose. Can someone please help with...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-01-2018, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 763
40/41 pickup front fender bracing
Had this brace on the front fender. Internally - large side against inside of fender closest to frame. Small side unattached. Does this look "familiar" or is this something someone added? If...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2018, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,365
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2018, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,365
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2018, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,365
40/41 pu Bed to Wood Hardware
Good Afternoon. What is the factory correct bolt and hardware used to attach the front of the bed subframe to the front wood frame (the horizontal bolt)? Believe it is a carriage bolt but what are...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2018, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,872
Re: 40/41 pickup bed build
Very helpful thank you!!! So the rear crossmember to beside post were welded all the way around underneath correct? Hard to tell by that second picture.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2018, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,872
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2018, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,872
Re: 40/41 pickup bed build
Part of my assumption about buying the "best" reproduction bed kit at top dollar is that they would preassemble the kit and make sure that when you align the "alignment screws" that the panels would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2018, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,965
Re: Bob Drake Gas Tank
Great thanks everyone. started another thread on the bed build with question of course. If you guys have time check it out and comment.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2018, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,872
Re: 40/41 pickup bed build
Instructions after installing the front panel are as follows - further along in process.
It is time to work on the backside of the bed. You will need a large carpenters square and a couple of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2018, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,965
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2018, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,965
Re: Bob Drake Gas Tank
Yeah I get that things aren't perfect. So I began to assemble bed. original picture shows the neck touching the rear of the sub rail. Look at attached picture. Sub rail does not line up with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2018, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,872
40/41 pickup bed build
Looking for some advice on the bed build for a 40/41 pickup. Attached are some pictures. Working with a NCT bed kit all new metal.
Picture one. Placement of stake pocket braces. Are they...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2018, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,965
Re: Bob Drake Gas Tank
Thanks everyone for the replies and pictures. I used a large C clamp and very carefully bent the neck straight. Seemed like it might have been "damaged" at one point. Still hits my sub rail but...
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