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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-28-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By Alan O'Connell
1940 Ford convertible

Did all 1940 convertibles come with power assist tops?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-28-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By Alan O'Connell
vacuum convertible top

Is there anyplace in Massachusetts that can convert a vacuum top to an electric top?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-14-2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,123
Posted By Alan O'Connell
Re: Trautwein Products Window Frames

He makes the most accurate frames. He made one for my 35 and 36. I called just at the right time For my 35. I got the frame within a week. It took a few months to get my 36 frame. I heard he waits...
Forum: Early V8 09-12-2023, 08:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 282
Posted By Alan O'Connell
1936 dash light switch

I want a very good working 1936 dash light switch.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-18-2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 31,092
Posted By Alan O'Connell
Re: what was your first car and how much did you pay

A 1937 Chevy panel truck. I was 9 and my father and I had been looking, on the weekends, for a car that I could fool around with. I started building model antique cars from a store in Lowell, MA when...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2023, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,349
Posted By Alan O'Connell
QRKConsign Backyard

Another on line car sales website. Does anyone know if it's legit?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-22-2023, 10:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,775
Posted By Alan O'Connell
Re: hydraulic brake conversion

Thank you. I've gotten a great many answeres to ponder.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-20-2023, 05:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,775
Posted By Alan O'Connell
Re: hydraulic brake conversion

I guess I should have mentioned that I have a 36 with mechanical brakes. I'm not concerned about me stopping the car, I'm concerned about the other drivers who pull out in front of me to get ahead of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-20-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,775
Posted By Alan O'Connell
Re: hydraulic brake conversion

Did his system improve braking significantly?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-20-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,775
Posted By Alan O'Connell
hydraulic brake conversion

Is there any feedback on how greatly Richard Lacy's (Early V-8 Garage) hydraulic brake conversion kits improve braking?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-04-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 483
Posted By Alan O'Connell
wire Gauge

What is the wire gauge for 1936 6 volt headlights?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-03-2022, 08:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,344
Posted By Alan O'Connell
Re: 1940 Deluxe Convertible Door Alignment

That's true, Ken, several things have to be looked at including the B pillar alignment. I know on 35 and 36 convertibles there aren't many ways to adjust the doors. Add or remove shims from the bolts...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-03-2022, 07:09 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,344
Posted By Alan O'Connell
Re: 1940 Deluxe Convertible Door Alignment

When I worked for Pierce Ford in Lowell, MA in 1966, a new Mustang convertible had a driver's side door out of alignment as yours is. The service manager put a block of wood between the bottom of the...
Forum: Early V8 09-12-2022, 08:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 304
Posted By Alan O'Connell
1936 spindles

I'm looking for 1936 spindles. They are slightly different than 1935. The 1936 spindle length is 5-3/8". The 1935 spindle length is 5-5/8".
Forum: Early V8 09-05-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 422
Posted By Alan O'Connell
1936 spindles.

I'm looking for a pair of 1936 spindles.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-25-2022, 08:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,077
Posted By Alan O'Connell
Forum: Early V8 08-22-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 342
Posted By Alan O'Connell
1937-1939 front drums

I'm looking for 1937 to 1939 front drums that can be machined. It would be good if someone in the New England area had them.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-16-2022, 07:02 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,419
Posted By Alan O'Connell
Re: Title Woe’s

The DMV is B.S.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-15-2022, 07:54 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,419
Posted By Alan O'Connell
Re: Title Woe’s

I feel your pain. I've had difficulties with the DMV in Massachusetts both with my 1935 and 1936. I bought my 35 in 1997 and didn't know that I was supposed to pay the sales tax within 20 business...
Forum: Early V8 05-05-2022, 06:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 647
Posted By Alan O'Connell
1939 Convertible Coupe

I'd like to buy a 1939 Ford convertible coupe. I'm looking for an older restoration or very good driver. The only two things I want is a solid frame with no rot repairs and a body with no dings. I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-09-2022, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,515
Posted By Alan O'Connell
Re: Name this engine part

It's the coil.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-26-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 892
Posted By Alan O'Connell
Re: 1936 locking spare

If you can flip the cover to expose the lock, I should think that if you brought the spare to a lock smith he would be able to open the lock.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-19-2022, 07:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,855
Posted By Alan O'Connell
Re: 1940 Ford convertible

If I do decide to buy a 40 Ford convertible, I would like the top to work like from the factory. I think everything should be completely original. How difficult is it to get parts to repair the top...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,855
Posted By Alan O'Connell
Re: 1940 Ford convertible

That's interesting. I just looked at one today that was a manual top. I also checked the H.A.M.B. and the posters say there were some that were manual tops and some that were vacuum operated tops....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-17-2022, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,855
Posted By Alan O'Connell
1940 Ford convertible

Did all 1940 Ford convertbles come with power tops or did some come with manual tops?
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