Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2011, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2011, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,501
Re: Running straight water
I think antifreeze would be the best, but a oldtimer once told me that water and a cup full of automatic transmission fluid in the radiator would make a engine run cool and keep it clean.. Is this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-05-2011, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 172
Views: 74,460
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2011, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 20,339
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2011, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,096
4 speed truck transmission
I am restoring a 1947 V-8 1/2 ton truck with 4 speed. I would like to keep the truck as original as possible but all the info I read says the 4 speeds are hard to shift and should be replaced. When I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2010, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 51
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Re: Flatheads and Ford Barn - Really should read.
I come to this forum to learn about old Fords the way Henry built them. I also come here to learn about the flathead V-8 and what makes them run and what makes them run better.... I don't want to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-30-2010, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,947
Re: What bolt pattern do I have?
I have a 1947 1/2 ton with stock wheels and the same 6.50 X 16 tires and would like to go with radials. What size radial tire is the best match for the 6.50 X 16 tire? Thanks for any help...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-21-2010, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Ford PU Serial number
Most of the "jailbar" pickups I've seen are 42,46, and 47's and very few 45's. I have never seen a 43 or 44 but I am sure some were made for wartime use and farm work.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2010, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,579
Re: Ford PU Serial number
The serial number is on the drivers side of the frame in frount of the firewall. Take a wire brush to it and you will find it. Truck could be a 42-47, but you won't know for sure until you find the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2010, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 12,667
Re: Does Barr's Radiator Stop Leak reallly work
Take it to a radiator shop ( if you still have one in your area, most have closed down) and have it fixed and while your there tell them to take the bottom tank off and rod it out... All Barr's leak...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-29-2010, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,503
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