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Forum: Early V8 02-16-2023, 03:48 PM
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Forum: Early V8 01-19-2023, 01:14 PM
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Forum: Early V8 01-11-2023, 02:11 PM
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1949 Mercury M47 Pickup

Just finished this last August, really fun truck to drive. Lots of new parts, I'll run thru a short list. Contact me to discuss details.

All original body, other than new wood in the bed. brand...
Forum: Late V8 01-11-2023, 02:06 PM
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1949 Mercury M47 Pickup

Just finished this last August, really fun truck to drive. Lots of new parts, I'll run thru a short list. Contact me to discuss details.

All original body, other than new wood in the bed. brand...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-28-2022, 09:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,041
Posted By old school rodder
Re: Tonneau covers for 48-50 f-1’s

It used to be Truxedo offered a spot on their web to have them make a custom cover, I did it on my 47 pickup. I haven't looked lately, I think they are still in business. Just a thought.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-13-2022, 04:45 PM
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Views: 4,200
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Re: Anyond here have a "Gantry Crane"?

i love my HF gantry crane. i added a rolling chain hoist, very useful around the garage. i don't have a lift, so mine is free to roll all over without anything in the way. the chain hoist really...
Forum: Early V8 02-26-2022, 09:40 AM
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Views: 514
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,510
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Re: Flattys, alu or steel heads vs power

i don't think its too hard to get around 180 hp on a NA flathead, i seem to do it without many exotic parts and OE heads, my data is dyno verified. If you find and read Joe Abbin's book on blown...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-19-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,185
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Re: what yr is 8ba

if the heads are off, take a look at the water passage shapes. Then log onto Van Pelts and look at the pictures of the blocks and their water passages that they list on their web. That could give...
Forum: Early V8 02-15-2022, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
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Re: EAB heads

another look....offers?
Forum: Early V8 02-12-2022, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
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EAB heads

I have 2 sets of EAB heads. the orange set are really nice, combustion chambers are all very nice. the green set is also nice, one combustion chamber has a small amount of pitting. I don't think...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-15-2021, 06:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 749
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Re: Advice Required - M47 Pickup Brake Conversion

My steel rims fit just fine, they're 16".
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-13-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 596
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Re: Advice Required2 - M47 Pickup 12v Conversion

I converted my M 47 to 12 volt. Once again, very easy and not too expensive. I used Speedway's 12 circuit kit, instructions are easy to follow. I've used that kit on 5 trucks so far, it takes...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-13-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 749
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Re: Advice Required - M47 Pickup Brake Conversion

I converted my M47 to front disc brakes, it's simple. Speedway sells the complete kit. I bought an adapter to convert my master cylinder to a dual, new brake lines. I've done this conversion a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-03-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,800
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Re: 1941 to 1948 ford heater blower motor replacement

I have one of the replacement motors from C&G, i think it lists for $80 or so. its one direction, you can choose which direction it spins by which wire you hook up to red and black. I'd sell it to...
Forum: Early V8 01-31-2021, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 580
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Forum: Early V8 01-22-2021, 01:44 PM
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Views: 580
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Forum: Early V8 01-20-2021, 07:39 PM
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Views: 617
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Forum: Early V8 01-16-2021, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 580
Posted By old school rodder
1942-47 Ford Pickup Grill

Pretty nice grill with really nice grill bars and headlight rings. Shipping can be a challenge, but i've shipped these before. I'll consider offers.
Forum: Early V8 01-14-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 617
Posted By old school rodder
1947 Ford Pickup

Fun restored truck with some neat things i think. To start with, all rebuilt suspension front and rear. New Posies lowered leaf springs all around, 1948 truck rearend (Dana41). Rebuilt front axle...
Forum: Early V8 06-05-2020, 07:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,453
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Forum: Early V8 05-27-2020, 01:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 712
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Flathead fuel pump, NIB 47-48 Ford

Brand new Speedway "Offenhauser" fuel pump, part number 560-52652. I bought this new last fall, then realized it wouldn't support what i'm running. Never installed, these are $55 new at Speedway,...
Forum: Early V8 05-26-2020, 07:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,453
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Forum: Early V8 05-23-2020, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,453
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Forum: Early V8 05-19-2020, 07:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,453
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