Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2021, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 36
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ultimate flathead
volume 50, #2 of "old cars" magazine, just out, contained an interesting article re: an engine put together many years ago and run in a '32 roadster. this was a 239, naturally aspirated with 3 97's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2020, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 2,875
Re: Marvel Classic Motor Oil
MMO is currently available in new england at walmart by the quart for $3.88. much less expensive than buying a gallon.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-29-2020, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,121
Re: Don Orosco,RIP
four of us flathead guys showed up unannounced at his business several years ago. don wasn't there but a secretary called him and in short order he came roaring into the drive in a 12cyl. amg...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2019, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,093
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2019, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,120
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2019, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,120
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2019, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,120
free old magazines
had a flood in my house. have hundreds of rod mags dating back into the 50's and 60's. renovation requires house to be gutted, everything out. at this point in my life it's very likely i'll never use...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-24-2018, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 855
8ba dizzy
crt performance offers a drop in, no additional box electronic dizzy for the 8ba complete with both mechanical and vacuum advance, 3 wire hook-up, for $160.00. seems almost too good to be true even...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-13-2018, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,497
Re: ignition resister
this is a rod, 21a '42 dizzy with points, 12 volt, blue bosch coil. the subaru resistor was on the car for maybe 2 years, but not a lot of miles. i have repaired cars for over 50 years with hundreds...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2018, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,497
ignition resister
just fried a subaru resister on my front mount point type dizzy. (before you all start on the subby issue, one of my "knowledgable" flathead friends recommended this same resister as the best choice...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2018, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,034
stromberg jetting suggestions
preparing an engine to go in my '32 roadster; 284, L-100, vintage tall tattersfield with a pair of newly rebuilt '97s from uncle max.8-1/2 cr. where would a good starting point be. just want to go...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2018, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 14,117
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2018, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 14,117
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2018, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,318
Re: Cammer flathead
believe the motor in question was built by joe davis in the late 40's. 4 sets are extant out of 10 originally machined. speedway has one in their museum and had it on display at the ambr show 2...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2017, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 822
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2017, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 822
Re: new twin 8ba dizzy timing cover
thought i'd give this one a "bump". someone out there must have some knowledge. thought we might hear from the aussie who makes the cover and/or the guy in texas who reps them.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2017, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 822
new twin 8ba dizzy timing cover
starting in may, 2016 there were a lot of posts re: the new timing cover from australia. a search tonite indicated that the last mention of this was in sept. 2016 when the maker was asked to provide...
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Forum: Early V8
06-06-2017, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 431
complete buick brakes
totally complete 45 fin buick brakes. early truck backing plates, ford hubs, 5 on 5 1/2 pattern, perfect buick drums precision drilled for hubs, nearly new bearings, seals, wheel cylinders, hardware,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2016, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,120
Re: Anyone ever seen a '48 Ford Hearse
i have a '42 ford ambulance that was converted by weller brothers, i think out of tennessee. it has a 158" wheelbase, has been mildly street-rodded but is still set up for flatheads. tilt wheel,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-28-2015, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,244
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2015, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,276
Re: G. B. Kurrasch
v8 coopman, my only relation is having an ardun in my '40 2dr. have put near 40k on it over the last 20 odd years. ol' ron and are are buddies and he has been a big help, and a great traveling...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2015, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,276
Re: G. B. Kurrasch
are you referring to george kudasch? if so, he was the designer of the ardun heads while working for duntov. google him, interesting guy.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2014, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,008
Re: Hershey List
rwb 6-8 with kong heads and ignition, a few more f/h parts including a frenzel blower and a whole bunch of useless junk not good enough to keep but too good to throw away! also hundreds of car books...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-19-2014, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,484
Re: 59ab heads on 8ba block
you NEED to plug the holes on each side of the block that the 59a heads don't cover. conversely you can use 8ba heads on a 59 block by plugging the extra holes in the heads.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2014, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 886
Re: accessary vent windows
the windows i saw were not made up from some other car parts; they fit this model a perfectly. the (probably) stainless brackets were held to the door both top and bottom with two screws and held the...
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