Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 11:49 AM
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Re: 1941 Ford bumper end pieces
I agree. They look like "bling" just added on and, unfortunately, don't enhance the beauty of the car because they don't cover the bottom rolled bumper edge. Look like they were designed for another...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 117
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 100
Re: Removing perch bolt for repair
Be sure to follow the above advice and have "no load" on the axle or spring.
I am not sure of how the spring attaches on a 1935 Ford but you might want to use a spring spreader to "unload" the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 135
Re: 1953 Mercury Monterey Front suspension
If you take your time and use the 1953 Mercury Chassis Manual as a guide you will have success.
https://www.faxonautoliterature.com/1952-1953-Mercury-Repair-Shop-Manual-Reprint
Take plenty of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Today, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 297
Re: Where’s my water going?
Have you done a pressure check on the cooling system?
You can also use a Ultra Violet leak detector dye kit....
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Forum: Early V8
Yesterday, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 59
Ford Transmission Clutch Housing Inspection Cover
Shown are (4) 1932-52 inspection covers that screw to the flathead transmission on the clutch housing just below the VIN #. All are in excellent condition.
A, B and C are $25 each. D is $27 with...
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Forum: Early V8
Yesterday, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 45
#81A-7017 Ford Main Drive Gear
This is a used Ford main drive gear, part # 81A-7017 in good used condition.
16 teeth, 8.25 in. long. Fits 1939-48 Ford Pass and 1939-50 truck. Shipping is extra and will be in a Flat Rate Box.
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Forum: Early V8
Yesterday, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 49
68-7113-A Cluster Gear- Excellent Condition
This is a used Ford cluster gear # 68-7113-A in excellent condition. Tooth count is: 28-24-18-14. Total Length is 6.59 in. Fits 1936-48 Ford cars, 1936-41 light truck. Shipping will be extra in a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,084
Re: Door weatherstripping 40 coupe
Thanks "Kube" for the verification and sharing your knowledge. I can only imagine how messy an installation and ill fitting that "new and improved" door seal will be. Plus, it has the wrong...
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Forum: Early V8
Yesterday, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 101
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,084
Re: Door weatherstripping 40 coupe
Do more research before you install that top door weather stripping that runs along the top of the door and then curves downward. It does not appear to be an OEM piece. Plus, I doubt if your door...
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Forum: Early V8
04-22-2024, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 427
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Forum: Early V8
04-22-2024, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 55
Ford Cluster Gear # 022 7113-A NOS
This is a New Old Stock Ford cluster gear part # 022 7113-A. Tooth count: 29-24-18-14. Fits 1940-48 Ford passenger. 1940-47 light truck. 6.59 in. long. Excellent condition.
Shipping will be extra in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,084
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2024, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,084
Re: Door weatherstripping 40 coupe
As shown in the photos above, there are 3 seals that completely seal the door opening of the 40 coupe. One seal for the door, another seal for the top of door and the seal with the metal strip that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2024, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 934
Re: V8 Engine
Be sure to use the flat woven correct original style 6V cables not the round 12V cables.
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Forum: Early V8
04-19-2024, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 58
8M-7113 Ford Cluster Gear , Excellent Condition
This is Ford # 8M-7113 Cluster Gear in excellent used condition. Tooth count: 28-24-18-14 with 16 tooth gear. 1.125 in. bore for bearings. 6.59 in. long. Fits 1939-48 Ford passenger and 1939-47...
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Forum: Early V8
04-19-2024, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 101
81A-7061 TRANSMISSION MAINSHAFT - Ford
This is a used Ford 1939-48 transmission mainshaft in excellent condition. Helical and 6 straight splines. Has pin hole with 81A-7073 pin pressed into the hole. 9.90 in. long. Shipping is extra in a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 365
Re: oil type recommendation
Sta Lube GL4 is highly recommended.
https://www.crcindustries.com/api-gl-4-multi-purpose-gear-oil-1-gal/
Also available in 140W.
I buy mine at O'Reilly's.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2024, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 365
Re: oil type recommendation
GL-4 is highly recommended.
Read about it here:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=331039&highlight=rear+end+lube
O'Reilly's sells it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2024, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,084
Re: Door weatherstripping 40 coupe
"Kube" p[oses a good question. A one piece seal would have to be attached to the surface of the A-pillar and would easily be distorted yielding a poor fit. (I think.) Not a good idea.
Perhaps this...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2024, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,084
Re: Door weatherstripping 40 coupe
Jay, I wonder if Dennis Carpenter's product is better?
https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/cars/weather-stripping/door-seals/81a-7020456-pr-front-of-door-seals
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2024, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,084
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,084
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,246
Re: 8BA Flathead Ford Crankshaft Pulley Install
Glad you were able to get the bolt out and then back in with no damage.
Don't worry. 55 ft. pounds will work fine.
There's insufficient engine vibration SO bolt won't loosen as the rubber...
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