Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2019, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,016
Re: 49 Ford
I would think you would want to get some miles on her to identify any problems.
Check the brake lining, for sure.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2019, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 13,887
Re: 1940 Ford Family Owned Coupe
Man, what a great story! You are very lucky to have this car--a car that a lot of us would cherish.
I would just go slow, realize this is a long term project, it's going to be a few years before...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2017, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,813
Re: Broken crankshaft. Worth saving the rest?
We're still shaking our heads too.
Maybe it was dropped before installed. ???
Ok, back to the original question, where would you go now?
Thanks for any ideas, we really don't want to start all...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2017, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,813
Re: Broken crankshaft. Worth saving the rest?
Bert doesn't like to do "partial" rebuilds and we are trying to respect that. We would rather not tear into the upper end at this time though, as miles since rebuild are low and all looks good up...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2017, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,813
Broken crankshaft. Worth saving the rest?
Trying to help out a friend without computer or tech knowledge.
Model B engine. Not many miles on rebuild. Valves, pistons, rings are all looking good. Crank is broken just inside the rear...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-08-2016, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,619
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2015, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,178
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Forum: Early V8
06-17-2015, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,063
'51 Ford 6cyl ring gear needed
I'm helping a friend in need of a ring gear for his old gal, an original '51 Ford 6cylinder engine. It's the 226H engine, Part 8HA6384A. He is in Florida.
Any help? Thanks.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2015, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 19,099
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2015, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 26,212
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2015, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,156
Re: External condenser
Pretty annoying. I tried to send him an email using the email addy shown on his website and it comes back "undeliverable". Seems like he's been hacked.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2015, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,156
Re: External condenser
Bubba, I think someone has hijacked your Phone #. When I dial it I get offers to free garbage and no link to you...you better check it out...slim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-24-2015, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 989
Re: 49 woodie tailgate
I donno if this will help you much--pics aren't very good. The upper tailgate has a resessed area at the top of the jam to accept the two hinges. I have mine set up with gas shocks for openers. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-07-2015, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,580
Sticking valve.
I have, what I believe, is a stuck valve in my 8BA flattie. Last fall, when moving the car from one garage bay to another, it ran really rough when it started, needing a LOT of throttle and sounded...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2014, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 21,985
Re: my first shoebox
Shoeboxes' are my favorite cars. Every family had one (3 years)--they are entrenched in Ford history. They are one of the most often customized Fords, also...and they clean up nice too.
You might...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2014, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,380
Re: 49 woodie front seat adjuster spring
Just a little coil spring, say 3 or 4 times the power of the ones in a ball point pen. It goes between the two holes you see on the left to pull the latch back so it will engage...slim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2014, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,048
Re: Are all cars female
Maybe some cars turn out to be guys--but how can anything with skirts, dummy spots, and that flathead purr, be anything but a GIRL!...slim...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2014, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,788
Re: Take a Ride with Jay
Whatayamean "if they're interested? I'll carry your hat and try to write down everything you say!...slim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2014, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,912
Re: My F1
Well it's your truck.
I hate to see the swap, but then again I really can't put myself in your shoes as I can't imagine using one of these for a daily driver. My old F-2 pulls fine, stops ok,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2014, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,222
Re: Speaker size for 49
I used to have a '49 woodie. I knew the dashes were different than the other shoeboxes, but I didn't know about the differences in the speaker.
If I were you, I'd post over on the shoebox Ford...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2014, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 18,858
Re: Lincoln 337 cui what trans can I use?????
Here's some ##'s for you number guys.
About torque though, Dale sez he doesn't even need low gear anymore! Lol! We started mine on an engine stand in a garage, and I'm telling ya, EVERY wrench...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2014, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,318
Re: Ol'Ron--Ron Holleran-Ardun flathead
I guess there's a lot of us out there that don't remember much about the "70's, Ron. I spent a lot of time wallerin' around that old bottle back then too, and it damned neart killed me. Seemed like...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2014, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 18,858
Re: Lincoln 337 cui what trans can I use?????
Clones of the "337 bashing" post crop up every once in a while. Dale, a guy who doesn't like to "toot" his own horn, would rather be working out in the garage, building things, than sitting around...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2014, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 15,045
Re: Got scammed!
So, I've got an old broken axel that I would be glad to donate to the cause. It'd look good going through his front window...slim
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2014, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 16,685
Re: Days before adjustable lifters
The old fella that rebuilt all of my engines (and hundreds more) never liked adjustable lifters. He believed that they were too unstable, always coming out of spec, thus "damned adjustable lifters...
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