Forum: Early V8
06-05-2022, 09:04 AM
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For Sale : 1950 Ford Custom Club Coupe
Unfortunately I've reached the age where I can't take care of all my toys. So I'm selling my 1950 Ford Custom Club Coupe. It's very stock. 239 flathead V8 with 3sp trans plus working overdrive. It...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2021, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 845
Re: Linddie Williams Question
Lindy Williams is from Naperville and is very active helping local club members with their Model As. Pretty sure he's still on Fordbarn.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2021, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 6,732
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Forum: Early V8
02-23-2021, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 360
Transmission Parts
Morning all. I still have several trans parts for early 32-36 transmissions if anyone needs them. Including one NOS cluster and second gear.
Much obliged
Bill
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Forum: Early V8
02-18-2021, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 0
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Ford Flathead Transmission Parts
If anyone is needing parts for 35-40 transmission, I have a bunch I'm going to sell. Trying to reduce the load on my kids later on. If you need gears, input, clusters etc, send me a note and I'll...
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Forum: Early V8
01-15-2021, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 0
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windshield visor
Morning all. Would anyone have a metal windshield visor for a 1950 Club Coupe. Much obliged for any help.
Bill
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Forum: Model-A
09-15-2020, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 0
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1930 Gas Tank
In search of a 1930 round speedometer gas tank in good useable condition. I had made a deal on one but the seller could not provide it so I have to start over.
Any help would be greatly...
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Forum: Model-A
09-06-2020, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 630
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Forum: Model-A
09-06-2020, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 465
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2020, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,457
Re: Still sober
Congratulations Craig. Hears to many more years of being in control.
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Forum: Model-A
01-07-2020, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,017
1930 Coupe Gas Tank
Looking for a good 1930 gas tank for my Delux Coupe. I forgot to add that I need the later one with the round speedometer. Thanks to all that pointed that out.
Bill
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2019, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,490
Re: 53 with automatic
Thanks everyone. It sure helps - although I've been playing with old Fords all my life I have never dealt with the air cooled automatic trans. Sounds like it should not be a deal breaker but needs...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2019, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,656
Re: RPMs measurement
There is a smart phone App called "Acoustical Tachometer" some say works well. I have it as its a free app but can't seem to get it to work....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2019, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,490
Re: 53 with automatic
Talked with the seller quite a bit yesterday and he said the transmission was overhauled a year ago mainly to stop leaks. He noted that he usually drives the car only at 35 or 40 mph. My 51 would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-11-2019, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,490
53 with automatic
I'm looking at a very nice solid 53 Victoria with an automatic transmission. I have had several 3sp manual fords over the years including a 51 but never an automatic. I was wondering what some of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2019, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 92
Views: 16,433
Re: Locating dimple on timing gear
I have a friend who was having trouble finding the dimple on the timing gear with the probe. He had a Harbor Freight cheap borescope or whatever they are called. Put the probe end in the timing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2018, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,128
Re: Respirators
The Hobby Aire works great and no maintenance. The only down side is you must get use to dragging the extra hose around. Its definitely worth it to avoid breathing the fumes especially from the two...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2018, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,206
Re: Idle speed with a MAX-1
Ron
I really do not think that cam affects idle very much. As I mentioned I have a Bubba Chevy distributor (8BA) with only mechanical advance. I started setting the timing with the pointer right...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2018, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,206
Re: Idle speed with a MAX-1
I have a very similar setup to your engine but with original heads milled .050, 94 carb and an all mechanical chevy distributor (Bubba's). Mine will idle at 450 with no problem. I do have quite a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2017, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2017, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,292
Re: Fitting a V8 in an A
I used Mike Bishop and Vern Tardel's book as a guide in building my 29 AV8. I did use a 1951 8BA and got it to fit but agree a 59 series block would be easier. Made up a 39 trans from about five...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2017, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,174
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2017, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,174
Re: Opinions wanted ?? Distributor cap??
MSD also has a windowless Chevy style cap that uses the same push in wire connectors that the Chevy cap with the adjustment window has. No need to change or alter the spark plug wires. Jim - would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2017, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,174
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2017, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,756
Re: Black crfackle finish
Go to Wag Aero or Aircraft Spruce's website. Black wrinkle paint was used on many older aircraft instrument panels. The stuff sold by the aviation suppliers works very good and lasts a long time.
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