Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-30-2020, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,149
radial tires
Can anyone give me some input on Diamondback tires.I have cokers 450-4.75-16 on the front of my AV8 (biasply) ,need to replace them.I want to go with the 550R16 from Diamondback (radial) they have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2020, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,122
Re: Wide 5 rims
Thanks for your input,I want to run the 550 - 16 on the front of my AV8.I seen in an earlier post where some one sealed the rims with a small amount of JB weld on all of the rivets.I will check with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2020, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,122
Wide 5 rims
Can I run radial tires on wide 5 rims.I have Coker bias ply on them now , would like to go to radials.Thanks in advance for any info.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2017, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,730
Re: Ring & pinion
I agree with rotorwrench,I think you will like the 3.54 better,just my opinion
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2017, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,113
Re: Cruising speed stock 47
Ryan did a good article on the HAMB a couple of days ago on hopped up cars and the gangsters of that period.A good read.
I have an 8rt (stock)in my 30 coupe ,duel carbs on a Almqiust sling shot...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-01-2017, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,621
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-29-2017, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,621
Re: valve advice
flatheadmurre,
I could make the trip,just don't know how I'd get the car there LOL
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-28-2017, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,621
Re: valve advice
rotorwrench,19Fordy
I've heard that the seats in these particular blocks may not be removable seats,I will have to take the heads off to check this.As I stated earlier I've had the intake off and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-28-2017, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,621
valve advice
Hello ,
I have a 8rt in my little AV8 that I've been driving for about 6 years.
A little history before I ask a question.
I never took the engine apart other than the intake to clean out the...
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Forum: Early V8
04-24-2017, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 656
wtb
Looking for 3.54 ring and pinion gears,6 spline pinion.
Thank you
Menno
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2016, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,931
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2016, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,644
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2016, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,990
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-08-2015, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,267
Re: New vehicle
I would like to see some pics also.I also bought a 56 hardtop,it will be a frame off deal ,the car is coming to me in pieces,everything is there just need to sort it out and put it back...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2015, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,280
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2015, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,856
Re: jackson, mi. swap meet 1/18
There seems to be a little confusion on the date.I just talked to the person in charge,
(517-764-3135)they told me it is on the 18th of Jan.You may want to check the date for yourself,I am going to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2014, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 17,637
Re: Stripped threads on my axle
I replaced an axle last year.Changing the axle is the easy part.The work was in taking the whole rear end out and putting it back in.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-18-2014, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 16,037
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2014, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,671
Re: '39 Standard to Deluxe ?
I'm with Snouts out,I think the 39 is a thing of beauty.39 is the new 40,getting harder to get everyday.
Just my opinion.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-17-2014, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,235
Re: How many flatheads were produced??
I,ve got 1 running 8BA ,4 8BA blocks and cranks,1 Canadian (running status unknown ,turns over)1 earlier block???,1EAB,and 1 52 mercury (good engine needs rebuild).
That"s 31 so far.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2014, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,047
Re: Wide five drums and adapters
There was a thread by Malpais 2 days ago,he had a set of wide 5 drums (still attached to rear end) in Ohio and was thinking of throwing them out,you may want to contact him.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2014, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 6,785
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2014, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,730
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2014, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,730
aluminum intake
I am putting a fenton 4 barrel intake on my flaty,does any body the torque specs,also is there a patern I should use.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2014, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,048
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