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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-27-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 904
Posted By Bob T
Re: Anyone here used American Stamping Corporation frame rails?

I used them aprox. 20 years ago on a 32 Ford. No problem at at.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-29-2024, 12:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,190
Posted By Bob T
Re: Probably the wrong auction venue for this car.

In my opinion selling a 30's; 40's 50 's etc. vehicle at B. J. or Mecum is a mistake. Seeing a restored 57 T Bird sold at $33,000 and a 65 Bronco right behind it at $115,000 [ previous Mecum...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-18-2023, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 739
Posted By Bob T
Re: Repro 1940 Deluxe die cast grilles

I believe Drake is the best. Unfortunately when I needed a grill there were no Drakes availiable so i settled for a Vintique. Not a good choice.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-25-2023, 11:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,736
Posted By Bob T
Re: I got a good laugh at AutoZone today.

It was an option on the 1951 Mercury. The only one i ever saw was installed on a 1951 Merc. at the James Dean Run several years ago.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-21-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 583
Posted By Bob T
Re: Front spring bolts hitting oil pan

I've been using hard rubber hockey pucks for quite a while. Easy to make smaller diameter or thinner if need be. Single drilled hole is usually all that is needed. No failures after years of use.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-16-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,059
Posted By Bob T
Re: Check out our walk thru the Hershey Swap Meet 2023

What a great video... Thank you.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-11-2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,498
Posted By Bob T
Re: Mecum Mitchell Collection

Yes the market for our type of cars is declining but these selling prices are way to low. Mecum bidders are spending big bucks on Shelby's, Broncos, Camero's, Mustangs GTO's Superbirds and the like....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-03-2022, 08:28 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,980
Posted By Bob T
Re: Taking a Poll - 39/40 Owners

77 , 1940 , 1975, cpe , deluxe, Canada
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-29-2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,483
Posted By Bob T
Re: Anyone with issues with Coker Tires out of round, I found a solution

The solution is Diamondback. To have to pay to make a new tire round is ridiculous.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-15-2021, 09:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,156
Posted By Bob T
Re: Congratulation Ronninroadster !!

Great work Ronnie
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-20-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,817
Posted By Bob T
Re: Dennis Carpenter '40 running boards

Stamped tread design on a steel running board. Naw. Try Drake if he has them in stock.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-14-2021, 09:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,773
Posted By Bob T
Re: Custom 1939 Ford -- Really!

i like it
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2021, 07:15 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,352
Posted By Bob T
Re: Pertronix Nightmare

No problems in three different cars. One is over 25 years old
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-05-2021, 06:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,547
Posted By Bob T
Re: oil with out zink

I use regular oil and add a bottle of ZDDP [zinc ] to it. Will not start my engine without it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-26-2021, 09:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,608
Posted By Bob T
Re: 1932 Ford 3 widow coupe

IndianapolisRacer..After reading your comments on Eaton Springs i checked the Facebook reviews. One guy wasn't happy because his springs got scratched in shipping and the rest were pro and con. good...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-25-2021, 07:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,608
Posted By Bob T
Re: 1932 Ford 3 widow coupe

As Steve/IL above says Eaton Spring in Detroit. They ship and first rate work.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-18-2021, 09:50 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,143
Posted By Bob T
Re: ARP bolts

Don't need ARP to hold on tin parts but love them for rods; mains and head bolts.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-04-2021, 08:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,609
Posted By Bob T
Re: sometimes all we can do is laugh!

Been there done that. I only use a credit card or Pay Pal on U.S. transactions. The fees are to high but I have some protection on a bad deal. If the seller can not do the deal with those two methods...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-24-2021, 08:44 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 41,130
Posted By Bob T
Re: WHO Is the Oldest Early V8 Forum Member?

76 in May. First car [ after several false starts] 1947 Merc at 15.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-23-2021, 09:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,414
Posted By Bob T
Re: Steering wheel shim

Start with front wheel balance
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-16-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,515
Posted By Bob T
Re: 12 year old Coker tires, still ok?

Two of my cars have Coker and two have Diamondback. The Cokers will be replaced by Diamondback.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-14-2021, 09:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,152
Posted By Bob T
Re: The new 1940 Ford Book is now available

Done
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-23-2020, 08:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,840
Posted By Bob T
Re: where is this all going

Not fake. Be safe.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-17-2020, 08:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,312
Posted By Bob T
Re: Hood hinges

Replace old springs rather than sandblasting if possible
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-17-2020, 08:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,386
Posted By Bob T
Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P.

RIP Dennis
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