Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-17-2022, 12:08 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2022, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2022, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,921
Re: how to assemble a 40
kubek,
Where might i find a source for your book? I tried web search and Amazon with no results.
Thanks
Fourdy
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2020, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,005
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2020, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,005
Re: Burn victim, serial killer or ford nut?
GB -Hi from across the water in Port Townsend, WA. Spent many days in your area on our sailboat. It always makes me feel good to hear of other father/son car projects. My son lives within a 100'...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2020, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 996
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2020, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 996
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2020, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 996
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2019, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 0
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Hood hinges
1940 Ford rear hood hinges. Were the originals intended to have grease on the rivets. There is a thin brass type washer at each rivet. I have a used set that I feel I can refurbish them. Seems...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2019, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,603
Re: Fender braces
I'm feeling that you both agree that they are strong enough to do the job. From the pic I can't tell if they are flimsy.
Thanks - Fourdy
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2019, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,603
Fender braces
Wondering if any of you have used the brackets to replace the Y yoke bracket holding the fenders in place? 1940 Ford If so, heavy enough to be worth buying or should i just build some? Sales fellow...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2019, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,361
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Forum: Early V8
06-14-2019, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 878
40 Ford hood hinges (wanted)
I am looking for a pair of original rear hood hinges for a 40 ford. I can clean them up. I need a pair that is the original shape, not a re-pop. A very thin rivet peening failed on my new Drakes and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2019, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,361
40 Ford hood hinges
I am looking for a pair of original rear hood hinges for a 40 ford. I can clean them up. I need a pair that is the original shape, not a re-pop. A very thin rivet peening failed on my new Drakes...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2019, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 14,269
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2019, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 14,269
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2019, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,458
Re: Evans?
deuce lover
The comments I got were that even though it didn't boil over or cause hotspots it did increase the overall temperature of the block, heads etc. Raised the temperature in the engine...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2019, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,458
Evans?
I am hopeful to find some first hand experience with the use of EVANS coolant in a flathead. I have listened to quantities of "I have heard ---" but would like some personal experiences.
Thanks,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2019, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,024
Re: 40 Ford hood bumpers
Thank you. Now to get them changed around. Both Carpenter and Drakes thought they were the opposite but said they couldn't be sure. lol
Fourdy
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2019, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,024
40 Ford hood bumpers
The front pair of hood bumpers are wedge shaped. Does the thickest part go toward the engine or to the outside?
Thanks,
Fourdy
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2019, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 10,651
Re: Loud exhaust
My 2 1/2" pipes to Supertrapps while I had all of the baffles off. In other words straight pipes. For driving I like the baffles better
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj-W-7g5rcE
Fourdy
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2019, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,199
Decals
Can anyone tell me where I might be able to purchase the Ford V8 symbol as a decal?
Thnx - Fourdy
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2019, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,513
Happy Day - new engine break-in
Been building this engine for some time now. Going into my 40 to replace the cracked block fiasco. 276, blower, new Edelbrock 1116 heads.
Video https://youtu.be/j1Fi4BD9sM8
Fourdy
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2019, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,144
Re: Stock oil filter?
Thank you for your reply. Everything is all cleaned up and ready to go then.
Fourdy
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2019, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,144
Stock oil filter?
I am preparing to start my engine for break-in and have a question about the filter. The filter body has a tight rubber seal on the top and bottom that appears to seal against the inside tube. I...
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