Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2019, 06:39 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2019, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 35
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Re: 1935 Ford Coupe Headlights 6 Volt Options
Thanks for the quick response...my wanting to change comes from repop headlight sockets...almost impossible to get the bulb into, using the original reflector. This option is appealing to me for the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-01-2019, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 35
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1935 Ford Coupe Headlights 6 Volt Options
Finishing up my restore on granpas car and am thinking of going a different direction than stock headlights, mainly for safety and ease of changing bulbs. Dealing with 6 volt positive ground, new...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2018, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: 1935 Ford 5 Window Paint
Thanks for all the responses, actually its the dearborn blue color, just bad lighting in the shop. I do not have any pictures of it completely assembled that are digital, grandfather bought it in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2018, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 12
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1935 Ford 5 Window Paint
I have 1935 5 Window coupe, I would estimate the original paint on the body at 80%. All 4 fenders need body work and painted no question. My question is should the body just be touched up and match...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2018, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 16
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1935 Ford Rear Shock Test
Got the rear shock absorbers off the car, can turn them by hand easily with no resistance. Added 30wt jack fluid with the same result...need to be rebuilt?
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Forum: Early V8
06-18-2018, 11:03 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2018, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Ignition wiring issue
Luckily for me I messed up the spark plugs wires....three cranks and hello. Thanks everyone for the input, its a great resource to have!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2018, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Ignition wiring issue
So its the original distributor...so right off hand timing not my first concern. Sparkplugs seem to not smell of gas just the the little bit of starting fluid we used. Fuel pump is working, thinking...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2018, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,948
Re: Ignition wiring issue
Just reading some other posts..said to start there. Timing is def on my radar. Just gotta figure out how to chck and set.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2018, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,948
Re: Ignition wiring issue
Thanks for the input, got it wired up and turning over this morning. Acts like it wants to start but keeps backfiring through the carb. Good fuel and good spark...so I guess start with replacing the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2018, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,948
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2018, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,948
Re: Ignition wiring issue
I do, i was referring to the main harness that has all the wires together. from the resistor where does it connect to on the distributor. I am not 100% sure and would like to verify before I burn...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2018, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,948
Ignition wiring issue
I am working on a 1935 ford coupe. I cannot figure out where the ignition wire from the main harness connects to the distributor! Can some one please point me in the right direction
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