Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2018, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,914
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-11-2018, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,824
Re: '38'Cable brakes with 'Floaters'
Shortly after I purchased my 37 three years ago I was inspecting and lubing everything on the chassis. My brake cables were so tight and gummed up with stuff I couldn’t move them through their...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2018, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,909
Re: 1937 Drag Link Confusion
I recently replaced all the tie-rod ends and drag-link on my 37 sedan. The aftermarket Bob Drake drag-link that I got has the bend. DavidG is correct about the fixed end attachment to the pitman arm....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2018, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 15,759
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2018, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,378
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2018, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,779
Re: basic question pulling a 34 rear
I don’t have a spring spreader either. When I needed to pull my rear-end to get the tranny out I left the spring on the rear-end and dropped it as a unit by using a floor jack to lower it and pull it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2018, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,069
Re: Stiff Clutch Release
I had the same issue when rebuilding my 37 tranny. I honed those bushings with an old brake cylinder hone. Leave the bushings in the trans. Hone them very slowly and gently, until the shaft goes in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2018, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,088
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2018, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,076
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2017, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,282
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2017, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,227
Re: ? log in
jiw1, I am using Internet Explorer 11. Sorry, I don't know about settings for chrome 61.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2017, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,227
Re: ? log in
Also make sure "cookies" are enabled in your web browser's security settings.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-05-2017, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,757
Re: My Dad's car after WWII
Regarding the appearance of right hand drive. The film negative could have been flipped over when the print was developed. It would appear as left hand drive if the negative was flipped back.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2017, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,657
Re: Zephyrs loaded to a new home
Holy moly!! That rig's cargo is sure to cause a bunch of distracted driving. That collection is crazy awesome. Thanks for sharing Larry.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-11-2017, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,634
Re: 1937 Brake Pedal Adjustment
Marshall, I use Blaster All Purpose Lubricant in the spray can with the tube on the nozzle. It is a liquid/oil lubricant with teflon. It's made by the same company that makes PB Blaster penetrating...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2017, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,634
Re: 1937 Brake Pedal Adjustment
Marshall, while you're at it, be sure to lubricate all the cables where they run through their conduits. The cables on my 37 fordor were extremely tight and would not move freely through the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2017, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 910
Re: 37 grommets
My restored 37 does not have a grommet on either side. The 37 restoration book doesn't mention grommets there either. The tar-like coated fabric conduit protects the wires very well.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-21-2017, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,941
Re: school me about diodes
I installed the "Brakelighter" third brake light on my 37 that has turn signals and brake lights on the same circuit. The light is LED, 12 inches long, split down the middle for left and right...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2017, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,132
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2017, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 6,932
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2017, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,355
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2017, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,245
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-01-2017, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,723
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2017, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,968
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2017, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,682
Re: Throwout bearing choice
The TO bearing in my 37 recently seized. Since the trans was out I checked the gears because it was crunching during downshifting. Gave Mac VanPelt a call and bought a 39 gear set, a NOS Ford...
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