Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2018, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 14,673
Re: Flaathead Ted brake kit install
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/bendix-brake-conversion.387348/
Check this out there is a heap of info on the Hamb on how to convert early Ford brakes to bendix operation
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2018, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,767
Re: Aluminum radiator ?
We use a material called stickit which is like a pastic welding stick.
It is flowed in using an oxy acetelene torch.
On the odd occasion we use a tig.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2018, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,767
Re: Aluminum radiator ?
Wrong. We fix heaps of alloy motocross radiators, straightened, and leaks repaired no problem.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2017, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,751
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2017, 03:45 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,945
Re: Banjo axles where to buy
The principle is no different to the Ford spring spreader. I have used an aftermarket one a lot with no detriment.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2017, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,154
Re: to the KIWI barners
Remember the radio controlled dogs, ducks with gumboots and the 7 wire fence music?
Not Fred Dagg but the same Kiwi humour
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2017, 02:30 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,950
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2017, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,882
Re: Ford-holley 94 model 59
The internal winding of the coil is loose and when you brake the winding swings foward
and shorts out on the body of the coil cutting spark to the engine. When you have finished playing around with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2017, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,508
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2017, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,882
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2016, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,467
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2016, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,570
Re: 51 F1 master cylinder upgrade question
I used a master cylinder from an early 70's Ford Torino. Probably the same as the F100 mentioned above. Drum/ drum worked perfectly. Had residual pressure valved fitted in the master cylinder.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2016, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,643
Re: Family heirlooms
The alignment gear is real easy to use, plenty of info on line, well worth having.
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Forum: The Test Forum
09-17-2015, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,141
Re: test
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n256/1932tub/32maital/cid_0043C02D-144F-4712-A822-CB875BC0E645_zpsb63198d7.jpg...
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Forum: The Test Forum
09-17-2015, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,141
Re: test
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n256/1932tub/32maital/cid_0043C02D-144F-4712-A822-CB875BC0E645_zpsafb79332.jpg...
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Forum: The Test Forum
09-10-2015, 02:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,141
Re: test
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n256/1932tub/32%20tub/32Tub-1.jpg (http://s114.photobucket.com/user/1932tub/media/32%20tub/32Tub-1.jpg.html)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2015, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,369
Re: Steeling out a 32 Phaeton
Yes Mercman definitely Aussie 32. It is the rear footwell. I have just taken the one out of mine. It looks to be in about the same condition, I will make a new one.
From what I can make out this is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2015, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,369
Re: Steeling out a 32 Phaeton
I will make the floor pans from steel but will use wood for the front floorboard and toe board
Here is the 34
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n256/1932tub/34roadster_zps0cuemamj.jpg...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2015, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,369
Re: Steeling out a 32 Phaeton
Thanks Mercman, I think the guy who has been working on the 34 and I am on the same page. In fact the way that the 34 has been done is the same as I did my 32 5 window that had been channelled, right...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2015, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,369
Steeling out a 32 Phaeton
Hi guys I have just started work steeling out my Australian Phaeton. A previous post turned up some helpful photos from members on here and we were able to establish that the Phaeton used the same...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-26-2015, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 921
39 Deluxe hub caps
I am restoring the stainless trim on a 39 Deluxe Coupe for the local car museum the hub caps are not the best and I thought the most cost effective solution would be to buy reproduction caps. To my...
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Forum: Early V8
08-26-2015, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 720
39 Deluxe hub caps
Hi I am looking for 39 Deluxe hub caps 1 or more, in good condition, don't mind small repairs.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2015, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,761
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2015, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,102
Re: Polishing My 31 Stainless Rad Shell, an update
If you go to 2000 on the sanding discs you can save a step on the polishing mops, may be able to use a white polish on a loose mop then green lime to finish. You can use a little kerosine on the 2000...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2015, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,712
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