Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2016, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,040
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2015, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,555
Re: Remove running board rubber
Back in the eighties when I did mine, I spent an entire weekend stripping off the old running board rubber with a hammer and wood chisel. There are some good suggestions posted above for quicker,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2015, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 11,579
Re: Fords in the Fall
The leaves are only just barely changing yet here, but I thought this made a nice fall picture.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1746/12441237/24679478/411751060.jpg
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2015, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,456
Re: LB rebuild
Be carefull with undersize rod bearing journals on a LB or earlier engine. I rebuilt my LB engine about 5 years ago, and had a terrible time locating replacement rod bearings. The rod bearing...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2015, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,319
Re: 36 Ford Dash fuel gauge tank resistor ??
I did not know that about the original '36 sender unit.
Yearsr ago I installed a repo sender unit connected to the original gauge, and the gauge continually hunts up and down as I am driving...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-30-2014, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,030
Re: A lazy upholsterer - 33 Ford
I noticed the same thing when I replaced most of the spring coils in my '42's front seat, there were at least 2 other coverings still in place under the latest one, including the original. From the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2014, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,000
Re: Grounding gas tank?
Could this be the problem with the gas gauge in my '36? The needle goes up and down and seems to hunt around the whole time while driving. Come to think of it, the oil pressure gauge does the same...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2014, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,484
Re: Bad Day For "Rosemary!"
Like Karl said above, check for hidden damage. I had a parts car 36 Ford sedan that was damaged about the same as that on the same side, and the front axle was also bent back about 3/4 inch and had...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2014, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,807
'36 Water Pump gone bad?
I'm wondering if a water pump is failing on my '36 Ford 21 stud. I don't have very many miles since a complete rebuild a couple years ago, but tonight on the way home from supper I noticed the temp...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2014, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,967
Re: Over heating
When it is idling, open the rad cap and look in. If you see a lot of bubbles or foaming in there you could have a leaking head gasket or possibly a crack in the block. I have a 8BA engine that did...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2014, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,649
Re: 32 Duel Exhaust
I went with 2" all the way both sides and had a lot of fun getting everything in place without touching the frame anywhere or interfering with the radius rods. I'll see if I can find any pictures of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2014, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,148
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2013, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,570
Re: need help with 36 cabriolet front sheet metal
I went through that project with mine a couple years ago, I know what you are going through with it. Stick with it, follow the instructions in the link above and you should be fine. The best piece...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-18-2013, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 179
Views: 34,087
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2013, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,160
Re: The hidden washer
I had a similar experience with a flathead Chrysler 6 about 25 years ago. When changing a set of points, I had all 6 spark plugs out as well. The little lockwasher on the points hold down screw was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2013, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,753
Re: I need a set of .020 32-38 rod bearings
Good luck with your search. Your best bet will be contacting the folks that frequent this site or HAMB. I ran into the exact same trouble 4 years ago with my '36 motor. None of the parts vendors...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2013, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,904
Re: Electric wiper motor
I bought a pair of electric Mighty Wiper motors for my '36, they work really well and were easy to install and work properly. He sells them in 6 v +ve ground and 12 v -ve ground.
The 6 v electric...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2013, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,589
Re: head bolt leakage
My '36 LB engine did this as well. I chased all the stud hole threads and applied some sealant to the threads, but had a few leakers anyways. Running pure water allowed them to rust over and all...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2012, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,203
Re: 35 fan clearance
I had all kinds of fun in mounting the gen.-fan arrangement in my '36, see thread:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=47555#post47555
There are quite a few combinations of these...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2012, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 35,385
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2012, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,979
Re: ANZAC day
On April 25, 1915 the ANZACs landed on Gallipoli peninsula at a place subsequently named 'ANZAC Cove'. Other allied forces landed at other places on the peninsula at the same time. The fighting on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2012, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,413
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2012, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,413
Top Material Installation - '36 Ford 5W
My wife and I installed the top material in our '36 Coupe yesterday. It was quite a hard job, but I got some good advice for the install from several barners which really helped. Here are a few...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2012, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,371
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2012, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,431
Re: 1934 Glove box Radio
I don't mean to hijack this thread, but this might add to the radio discussion:
What would work to dampen the electrical noise produced by the generator, oil sender, and fuel sender? I have seen...
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