Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-01-2011, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,121
Will rings stay seated if piston removed
I would like to remove a piston and inspect the rings. If rings are OK, can I put the piston back in, even if the rings turn a bit, and the rings will still be seated.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-17-2011, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,293
Re: Hagerty insurance
No one has mention anyting about liability. Has anyone had a claim concerning liability.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-27-2011, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,310
Wire funds to owner or consignment guy
There are several reputable people out there that sell cars on consignment. When you purchase a car from one of these guys and use a bank transfer, is it normal practice to wire the consignment guy...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2011, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,550
Wire funds to owner or consignment guy
There are several reputable people out there that sell cars on consignment. When you purchase a car from one of these guys and use a bank transfer, is it normal practice to wire the consignment guy...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2011, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,639
35/36 running board molding
How wide is the stainless steel moulding that is attached to the bottom of the 35/36 car running boards. Is it 1/1/4" or 1 3/4" thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2011, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 10,566
Re: Steps I took to make car run cooler
I'm going to run without thermostats. I think most agrre that ther will make an engine run hotter. No need for skip's pumps if I put a thermostat in it. Electric fan is an opition but that would be a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2011, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 10,566
Steps I took to make car run cooler
My car in the summer would get up around 190 degrees when I drove it downtown and made several stops. Maybe that’s not to bad, but I would like to get it to run as cool as possible, not only for my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2011, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,218
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2011, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,679
How much torque on a spindle nut
How much torque do you put on a front bearing spindle nut. I know you tighten it down till all the grease is out than back off to the next notch on the nut. But what if that next notch is to tight.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2011, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,673
Re: pressurizing the radiator...
It's the same old story. When ever somebody has something negative about the 3 pound valve not working, you always say its a compression leak. No way could it be the fault of the valve. I agree with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2011, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,616
Re: Adjust toe in
Thanks, I used the spin the wheel method and it worked fine. Instead of chalk, I put masking tape around the OD of the tire and mark on it with a fine point pen.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2011, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,616
Adjust toe in
What is a good way to adjust the toe in on a 35/36 car, thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2011, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 17,034
Can paint be shipped
I would like to send a gallon of car paint to a friend but was told by fellow car members you cannot ship paint. Has anybody had any experience in shipping paint? I called UPS and FedEx but can not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2011, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,100
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2011, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,131
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2011, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,156
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2011, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 23,796
Re: Drakes 40 coupe old vs new?
HIs 34 boards did not fit my frame either. I do not get it. Isn't it just as easy to make something right as to make it wrong. Why go to all the expense of making running boards when You plan on not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2011, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,318
Quiet Ride Solutions
Quite ride has them in ABS and cost 225.00. I've never used one of their's but reading their website, they talk like they know what they are doing.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2011, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,202
Where does the drive shaft spacer go 35/36
In my hurry to remove the front torque tube needle bearing and grease seal, I forgot where the 1/16" spacer goes. After the new grease seal and needle bearing sleeve is put in, does the spacer go...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2011, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,718
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2011, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,352
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-28-2011, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,440
Re: Door panel clips
I just got some from LB and they work great. Best I remember they looked like the original clip you hae pictures.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2011, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,352
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2011, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,178
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2011, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,323
34 transmission case vs 35 case
Can all the internal parts of a 1934 car transmission, that is the gears, bearings, shaft and all be put in a later 1935 transmission case. I know the gears are a little smaller in a 34 trans then a...
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