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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-14-2023, 04:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 701
Posted By russcc
Re: Fair Value for a '28 HighBoy Roadsster

Thank you all. I agree. A car is worth more running & driving than sitting still without an engine, In this case, the stock car engine owner bought the i engine from Falc0nii Bros. in the 70's when...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-14-2023, 05:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 701
Posted By russcc
Fair Value for a '28 HighBoy Roadsster

A long time close friend has made an offer to buy a an original '28 roadster on an original '32 frame built as a highboy and set up as flathead powered in the Vern Tardel format, following the Ford...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2023, 08:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,298
Posted By russcc
Re: brake lines

Good advice, plus use brake cylinder lubricant, to lube the end of the tubing as it is being flared. If someone doesn't post a photo of it or the name, I will tomorrow.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-21-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By russcc
Re: Rear brake hose 91A -2078

Thank you Mike. You are right, I have seen those listings, like the Monroe shock. The local parts store has been here for years, and just jumped on to the NAPA bandwagon when the 2 owners bailed...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-21-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By russcc
Rear brake hose 91A -2078

We have an odd application for a rear brake with the same two female ends for the 1/4 tube size inverted flare fitting, 7/16-24 thread. We need a hose about 12 -13" long, vs the stock 91A-2078, 3/4"....
Forum: Early V8 04-29-2023, 07:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 229
Posted By russcc
'40 vintage jack & tool sale

1940 restored vintage jacks, bases, handles and tools for sale.
3 jacks w/bases, 2 handles, 1 lug wrench and misc. tools. See photo. $300. for all picked up at Fitchburg swap meet this Sunday...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2023, 07:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,564
Posted By russcc
Re: Beware of posting Parts Wanted ad

If you can get there, the Early V8 Club swap is at Fitchburg MA this Sunday 4/30/23. that way you can deal with real people and real parts. Rhinebeck NY is coming up soon in NY. Another great swap...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2023, 06:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,248
Posted By russcc
Re: Best genuine ford cross steer for model A?

A lot of sage advice here. I would place a wanted ad for an F1 box. There are still some out there. Having built a '29 high boy roadster on '32 rails with F1 steering there is probably no easier way...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-29-2022, 07:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,566
Posted By russcc
Re: Williamson’s Instruments

Ron & Co. Do great work in my experience, It takes awhile though.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-29-2022, 07:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,324
Posted By russcc
Re: Yankee Mike here on the barn

I have good experience buying from Yankee Mike in NC. You don't suppose the holidays disrupted the process.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-14-2022, 08:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,194
Posted By russcc
Re: BIG SHOCK on display engine

Good question Kube. The value is in the eyes of the beholder.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-11-2022, 07:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,327
Posted By russcc
Re: 16" EV8 wheels on a Ford 9".

Thank you all. Looks like want to find out what Ford 9" is under the car.
I would likely by using some 16" Kelsey- Hayes bent spoke wires as I have 5 real nice ones.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-11-2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,327
Posted By russcc
16" EV8 wheels on a Ford 9".

1. Will the 16" EV8 wheel fit on a Ford 9" rear axle"
2. If not is there a work around or adapter.
3. Maybe and option to buy a '34 that is mostly stock except for Ford 9" which is big negative in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-28-2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,925
Posted By russcc
Re: Fuel routing. This can't be correct!

Using the Purolater Facet electric fuel pump eliminates the need for a regulator as it is solid state and is self regulating to the design pressure you purchase. Also, Teflon tape on fuel line...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-15-2022, 07:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,609
Posted By russcc
Vallue difference between a '33 & 34 5 window coupe

Is there difference in value between a '33 & '34 5 window coupe that are exactly the same except the years ?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-04-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,437
Posted By russcc
Re: Flatheads breaking off engine stands and falling.

I made my own attachment for the the engine stand out of 1/4" flatplate with the 7/16" & 3/8" clearance holes that line up with the exhaust manifold bolt holes in the block. I used to just bolt it up...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-14-2022, 06:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,602
Posted By russcc
Re: Use A/C condenser water for your radiator/battery?

Good idea, but No-Rosion that you use in your radiator to prevent galvanic corrosion recommends ROM water, reverse 0smosis, 1 buck a gallon at most stores. hey say that the distillation process...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-12-2022, 07:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By russcc
Re: Deleting selected PMS

Thank you all. The practice run is good idea.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-11-2022, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By russcc
Re: Deleting selected PMS

That's fine for the current ones, but I have bunch to delete, like 300 or 400, so I need to open them and pick & choose the ones by checking them off to delete.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-11-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By russcc
Deleting selected PMS

I want to cleaned out my PM box, but not delete them all. How to ? Thank you.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-11-2022, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 878
Posted By russcc
Re: Help identifying the radiator in the '40

Thank you al for your help. The side fill & spilt core are good cues. I will look for the number stamped on it. I had the radiator cleaned, pressure tested and a side strap re-soldered by Starfish...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-11-2022, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,070
Posted By russcc
Re: Any know where Racer's Row in the Red Field at Hershey got relocated to?

Gasoline alley pretty much went in different directions, but I did see Lynn Paxton there in the usual spot, and several veterans. Bill Smith, Jimmy Etter, and several other veterans all passed.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-10-2022, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 878
Posted By russcc
Help identifying the radiator in the '40

I don't belief the radiator in my '40 is original, although it looks like it belongs and has been in there for awhile. Thank you.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-10-2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,441
Posted By russcc
Re: Hershey

The '34 Tudor was not for sale. Very nice, what looked like an original car, nice interior.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-09-2022, 06:57 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,441
Posted By russcc
Re: Hershey

This was another weird one with rain off & on set up day Monday Tuesday pretty much rained out, Wed. some rain in the AM, good in the afternoon when the buyers emerged, and Thurs. was sunny and hot....
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