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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-11-2015, 07:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,662
Posted By 1939trr
Re: What battery do you use in your early V8?

Can anyone suggest which red top 6v optima for my 39 ford standard. My car is stock and does not have extras that require more power. Will also not be starting in cold weather. I looked at Amazon...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-30-2015, 06:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,221
Posted By 1939trr
Re: Getting the new generation interested

Just started working on my 39 ford with my grandchildren and we are learning and having fun.

Oldest is 13 and does most of work.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2015, 11:29 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,923
Posted By 1939trr
Re: New member have 1939 coupe not started for many years

Yes..I had money saved and was allowed to buy my car. I also drove in the field till I was 16.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,923
Posted By 1939trr
Re: New member have 1939 coupe not started for many years

Ok..I new the detergent compared to non-detergent is a hot topic.

Once I get started will be changing oil frequently. Grandkids and I are having fun and learning about a car I bought when I was...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2015, 09:28 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,923
Posted By 1939trr
Re: New member have 1939 coupe not started for many years

Thought the old engines liked non-detergent and detergent would cause leaks.

I know there has been a lot of discussion on this
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2015, 07:43 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,923
Posted By 1939trr
Re: New member have 1939 coupe not started for many years

Still working on things to get it started but will research wheel comment after it is running.

Hope my grandsons will be here long enough to change the oil.

After lot of reading have decided on...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-29-2015, 07:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,984
Posted By 1939trr
Re: Thinking of buying bronco ii with problem

Now I am starting to like your thoughts on the ranger. It does have plow but has 143000 miles.

My lane is 1/2 mile and gets cold sitting on my tractor when it is snowing.

$2,700 sounds like...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-28-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,923
Posted By 1939trr
Re: New member have 1939 coupe not started for many years

You make it sound so easy
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-28-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,984
Posted By 1939trr
Re: Thinking of buying bronco ii with problem

Thanks for all of the information. I decided against the bronco ii and now looking at a Ford Ranger 1988 xlt 2.9 v6 engine. Has 143000 miles also has Meyer plow.

Any thoughts on value of ranger...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-28-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,923
Posted By 1939trr
Re: New member have 1939 coupe not started for many years

Thanks Mart
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-28-2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,984
Posted By 1939trr
Re: Thinking of buying bronco ii with problem

Going to look at it tonight. Any thoughts on what to look for.

Thanks for your help
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-28-2015, 10:55 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,923
Posted By 1939trr
Re: New member have 1939 coupe not started for many years

First wash after many years. Difficult to wash inside of my building but moving things around so they do not get wet.

One front tire has a scraping sound when I spin, cannot spin one rear tire.
...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-28-2015, 08:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,984
Posted By 1939trr
Re: Thinking of buying bronco ii with problem

And ideas on value of Meyer plow
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-28-2015, 07:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,984
Posted By 1939trr
Re: Thinking of buying bronco ii with problem

Starting to scare me about this car
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-28-2015, 06:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,984
Posted By 1939trr
Re: Thinking of buying bronco ii with problem

It has an Meyer plow on it and would use to plow my lane.

Any idea of value with this type problem. Say body looks fair.

Hope to see it today.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-27-2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,984
Posted By 1939trr
Thinking of buying bronco ii with problem

Just became a member not long ago and thought I would check here for some info.

I found a 1985 bronco ii 4x4 with 115,000 miles and auto trams.

The problem is it stalls at low rpm's. Car looks...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-27-2015, 05:08 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,923
Posted By 1939trr
Re: New member have 1939 coupe not started for many years

After 54 years of owing not thinking I will ever sell.

Worked on it for about an hour with 2 of my grandsons.

The 13 year old was not here today when we worked and concerned he missed...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-27-2015, 04:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,923
Posted By 1939trr
Re: New member have 1939 coupe not started for many years

More pics..still cleaning
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-26-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,923
Posted By 1939trr
Re: New member have 1939 coupe not started for many years

Not really sure on the miles. I bought in 1961 so it could have turned over.

I have put very few miles on the car since I got it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-26-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,923
Posted By 1939trr
Re: New member have 1939 coupe not started for many years

Thanks for all the info. Had no idea shocks were not original.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-25-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,923
Posted By 1939trr
Re: New member have 1939 coupe not started for many years

Picture of odometer
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-25-2015, 01:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,923
Posted By 1939trr
Re: New member have 1939 coupe not started for many years

Another picture under car
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-25-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,923
Posted By 1939trr
Re: New member have 1939 coupe not started for many years

It has been sitting for 17 years. Suggestions on what to use to start cleaning under the car
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-25-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,923
Posted By 1939trr
Re: New member have 1939 coupe not started for many years

Have not done much last few days a grandkids have been busy. Have not been doing much except getting supplies and taking pictures.

Do you think something is leaking under car as it looks bad
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-24-2015, 12:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,923
Posted By 1939trr
Re: New member have 1939 coupe not started for many years

Pictures of carberator and fuel pump
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