Forum: Questions & Suggestions
03-02-2024, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Blinkers
I have a 12 volt system in my '36 with LED bulbs. I use the Novita EP34 flasher, from Advanced Auto. There is probably something similar for 6 volt.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2024, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,797
Re: '35 gas tank yuck
Thanks everyone. I think this is the end of this thread. He will have to learn on his own that what we all suggested, from experience, is the solution.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2024, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,797
Re: '35 gas tank yuck
My friend will just have to try it his way. If it deterioates and pluggs the line and leaves him on the side of the road, then maybe he will replace the tank.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-02-2024, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,797
Re: '35 gas tank yuck
I put the stainless steel "Tanks" in my '36. Its the one with the two holes that dont line up. Yes, I installed the sending unit before I installed the tank. My friend said the POR15 cleaning stuff...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 633
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,797
Re: '35 gas tank yuck
The dilemma is, in the effort to save the tank, having already had the tank cleaned, using POR 15's etching process, then coating it. if all the rust is not removed, then the tank is coated, and not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,797
Re: '35 gas tank yuck
I purchased my stainless steel tank from Tanks. i don't recommend it as their stainless steel tanks have two holes in them. One for the sending unit, the other for an internal pump. Problem is,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-29-2024, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,797
Re: '35 gas tank yuck
The only adapter I have found has 6 holes to mount to the '36 tank and 5 holes for fastening the '35 sending unit to the '36 tank. But the '35 sending unit has 6 holes. Besides drilling holes or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,797
Re: '35 gas tank yuck
had that conversation this afternoon when we delivered the tank. I said, "For the fifth time, everyone I have talked to on the Barn, says, REPLCE THE TANK". He wants to keep it original. When it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 668
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 141
Views: 21,234
Re: New member, first Ford project
When you talk to the radiator shop, be sure to tell them that the EXACT height of the core is important as the hood fastens to the top of the radiator. Speaking from experience, an extra quarter inch...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,797
Re: '35 gas tank yuck
Thanks everyone, it has been hot tanked and is as clean as they can get it, not grease, just 80 years of old gas residue. I delivered the tank to my friend and for the 5th time, I told him what all...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,797
Re: '35 gas tank yuck
Thanks, yes I have suggested a new tank to this owner at least 4 times. New tank, new electric sending unit, new dash gauge, new wire. He wants to stay original. I have also told him that several...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-28-2024, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,797
'35 gas tank yuck
Any ideas on how to get the remaining yuck out of a gas tank? I had it hot tanked and he got most of it out.
He says the only way he can get the rest out is to cut the tank open and sand blast it....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2024, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,861
Re: fuel shelf life in tank
In Denver, there are Murphy's gas stations, they carry an Unleaded Ethanol Free gas, 87 octane. It is the one with the Blue handle.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2024, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 297
speedometer gear
For a Borg Warner in-driveshaft over drive in a '36 with a 4.11 rear, stock tires, I think I need a 16 tooth plastic gear. I currently have a 20 tooth gear and the speedometer shows 25 when I am...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-23-2024, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 308
'35 sending unit in a '36 gas tank
Anyone know of the correct adapter plate to go from the 6 screw 1935 hydrastatic sending unit being used with a '36 tank, also a 6 screw attachment?
The one shown on line is a 5 screw to a 6 screw...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2024, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 436
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2024, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 436
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2024, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,368
Re: Tires
I have tubes in my double whitewall, Diamond Back Radials, works great!!!
Coker would not do Double Whitewalls in Radials, not sure if Doubles are correct for the '40s.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-08-2024, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 488
Re: Which Rear?
I know others disagree with its abilities, but I have an 8BA, with a 4 inch crank, 3.54 gears and a Columbia. If I am coming off the interstate to a stop sign and don't get shifted out of Overdrive,...
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Forum: Early V8
02-07-2024, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 238
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Forum: Late V8
02-04-2024, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 209
1980-85 radio (Car Side) power plugs
I need the car side of the radio plugs. I have the radio and I am working on a way to hook a 1985 Ford Radio up to my '36, which is already 12 volt, and have it use the '36 style dash dial and knobs....
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Forum: Early V8
02-03-2024, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 238
Need one, maybe two, 1936 hub caps
Looking for a couple of original, not repro, 36 hub caps with really nice center pieces with the recessed V8, no dents or scratches please. I plan to repaint them anyway, so the color is not a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-01-2024, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 899
Re: Hinge Pin Mirrors
Be sure you can get the hinge pin out before you buy the mirrors, and don't bother with that little thing that some advertise. A drift pin and a big hammer finally work.
Be sure to go by Tandy and...
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