Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2012, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,063
Gage problems
I've got a 50 F-1 and I'm trying to use the old gage's on 12 volt's.Tried the individual reducer's for each gage. They worked for a little while and then quit.Power to reducer, no pwer out. Then...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-05-2011, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,164
50 f-1
Well here it is. I finally got the front clip on. Pretty happy with the look, would like to get the rear end down A little bit and it's geared to low. Would like to be able to cruize highway speeds....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2011, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,215
Re: My 50 On the Road
Ken, here are a couple of pictures. You can see in picture 2 where the draglink rubs the top of the steeriing arm when turning left. Any input would be great. I figure I need to bend the steering arm...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2011, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,215
My 50 On the Road
Well here it is. My 50 F-1, I've takin it for a few rides and it does pretty good. I need to get the steering arm bent down, the drag link is at a pretty funky angle got a little bit of bump steer....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2011, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,607
Re: What A Beautiful Sound
My avatar is with just the springs. They said 3 in. lower than stock.Can't wait to get the front end on to see what it looks like.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2011, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,607
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2011, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,607
What A Beautiful Sound
Well it's been a long time coming but I got to here the old girl pur today. She fired right up. Put A timming light on and made a couple adjustments, and she sounds great. A couple more things to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2011, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,104
Re: road draft tube
Hey blucar I just read your post about a conversion of road draft tube to pcv. I'm interested, I've got a 1950 F-1 with a stock 8BA, if you or anyone out there in the BARN could give me a list of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2011, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,754
Re: Slowly But Surely
Thanks Ken, I'm just doing the engine compartment this go around.As for paint I went cheap , used black rustolium semi gloss.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2011, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,754
Slowly But Surely
Finally got her cleaned up and set back in frame.Time for a little plumbing and electrical work.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2011, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,099
Oil Pan Gasket
Hey Barners, changing the pan gasket on my 8BA, when ordering gaskets I forgot to get them for the round acsess panel. There were 2 , one inside and one outside . Will I be safe making these myself...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2011, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 374
Views: 195,784
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2011, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,900
Re: T-5 with my flathead
This is a great tech article. Brakes, lowering,and T-5 to flathead.http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=320631&highlight=scott+in+missouri&showall=1
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2011, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,431
Pitman Problem
I'm having trouble finding a new pitman arm for my f-1. Tried Carpenter ,NPD, Mac's, and Early Ford Store. Nobody has them and sounds like won't have them any time soon. Anybody have any other ideas....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2010, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 135
Views: 35,090
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2010, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,683
Dropping a 50 f-1
I've got a 3 in. drop axele and a set of 3 in. drop springs. A couple questions, do I need to use the wedges on the bottom of the old springs or can I go with out them? If so where can I get these...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2010, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 2
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Need brake line help
Putting disc brakes on front of 50 F-1. I got master cylinder ,propotioning valve, and 2 residual valves 2 and 10 psi. Now to my question, The proportioning valve has 2 out ports for front brake...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-24-2010, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,650
Master cylinder
I'm putting disc brakes on front of my F1 and wondering what master cylinder to use. Any suggestions? I got kit from speedway. They recommend changing to dual reservoir. Thanks Jim cheaper...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-11-2010, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 6,888
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-02-2010, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 11,365
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-01-2010, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,441
Re: Need help with tranny
Will this work on my truck? It is a floor shift. Is this something that goes on the rear of my tranny or A whole different unit? Does anyone have A picture of one.I might understand it better if I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2010, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,441
Re: Need help with tranny
Thanks for the info Kerby.All of it is appriciated.You guys are going to have to forgive all the dumb questions becaus there will be a bunch.Thanks for all the help. Jim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2010, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,441
Re: Need help with tranny
Thanks for the quick reply Andy. The guy said that the selinoid still works good .What is that even for? He wants $200 for it, does that sound good?Thanks Again , Jim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2010, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,441
Need help with tranny
My truck is in a million pieces and trying to go back together with it. I've got A 1950 F-1 with the 8BA still in it. Found A guy selling A 3 speed with overdrive in good shape. Would this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2010, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,979
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