Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2019, 06:41 PM
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Re: K.R.Wilson box refinishing
If you are or know someone who is a wood worker, try the "Good Stuff". You will need to go to a real lumber yard or wood working store to find it. I've never seen it at the big box stores. It's an...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2018, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 616
Re: 39 Pickup door windows
The 37 cab on my truck has these. I have heard them refered to as "smokers" windows. I guess you could say they help with ventilation. But so does the tilt out windshield and cowl vent. Not sure how...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-02-2018, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 131
Views: 18,785
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2017, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,070
Re: Best sounding muffler ?
I used two 24" glass packs. Like 2manycars, I went with 1 3/4" dual pipes. Nice tone right from the start, they get better with age.
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Forum: Late V8
06-13-2017, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 438
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Forum: Early V8
06-13-2017, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 511
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Forum: Late V8
06-10-2017, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 438
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Forum: Early V8
06-10-2017, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 511
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2017, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 957
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Forum: Late V8
06-06-2017, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 438
Stewart Warner 6V tach- D760G
NOS Stewart Warner electric tach, 6V Model #D760G. New in box, includes mounting instruction sheet, light harness and mounting hardware for steering column. Domed glass over 3" dial, 3 9/16"...
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Forum: Early V8
06-06-2017, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 511
Stewart Warner 6V tach- D760G
NOS Stewart Warner 6V electric tach, model# D760G. New in box, includes mounting instructions, light harness and mounting hardware for steering column. Domed glass on a 3" dial, 3 9/16" including...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2017, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,303
Re: Removing door pins
I just used the clamp/press tool recently and it worked pretty well. I soaked the pins for a couple of days.I stared by adding pressure and letting it sit with pressure and added more oil. Then came...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-08-2017, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 282
Re: trim rings for 1939 ford deluxe
Not aware of how much Drake or Carpenter get for a set of these. I know I was able to find a set of five at a couple of different swap meets. Can't remember the price I paid, but I don't think it was...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2017, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Re: Tachometer wiring/ 8BA
Tubman- you are correct, 6 volt pos. ground system. And it is a double whammy deal breaker. I heard back from the folks at Tach Match and they pretty much said the same thing. Their "clone" box needs...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2017, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Re: Tachometer wiring/ 8BA
There is a company called TechnoVersions that makes a sender unit called " tach match". They claim that this unit will serve most vintage gauges that required a sender unit. They offer a few...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2017, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Re: Tachometer wiring/ 8BA
Top fuel and Tubman, thanks for the info. Made contact with both companies. Let you know if it works out.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2017, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Re: Tachometer wiring/ 8BA
So I opened up both units today to have a look. The tachometer is clean and dry with no corrosion. No visible shorts or burnt wires. The can behind it appears to be the drive motor for the gauge. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2017, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Re: Tachometer wiring/ 8BA
Just an update on this issue. Called Stewart Warner in Texas today. Got to talk with a "technician". No sooner explained what I had and he started saying he was sorry, can't help. He claims they have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2017, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Re: Tachometer wiring/ 8BA
including a pic of the tach, notice the additional "can" mounted to the tach. My thoughts on this were that this was the sending unit. The cable coming out of the back has a three pin plug. I gently...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2017, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Re: Tachometer wiring/ 8BA
Paul- thanks for the reply, I will give your idea a try just to see if the is any reaction. The tach had the mounting instruction with it, but no wiring diagram. I have put a few of these in other...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2017, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,235
Tachometer wiring/ 8BA
I have a Stewart Warner tachometer, model#D760G. It is a 6 volt unit with a three wire harness, green-black-white. I have done some reading in the archives to better understand the wiring.I know the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2017, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,217
Re: Coolant capacity for 8BA with '36 radiator?
I have a 8BA in my 36' truck with stock radiator. Recently re- cored rediator, cleaned and flushed block at the time. With new reconditioned radiator ,hoses and flushed block it held nearly 5 gal....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2017, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,182
Re: Extra work not Ford related
Brendan- you're right, these guys are an amazing resource for Willy's and early jeep parts. Stumbled onto this place years ago while driving through Caz. Worth the side trip to have a look if your in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2017, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 985
Re: Anyone know of a good Mustang forum?
Scott, the forum you mentioned is much better than the one I know of. Took a quick look. Sorry about the incorrect info on early Mustang dics. I guess just because I have never come across them...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2017, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 985
Re: Anyone know of a good Mustang forum?
He could try "allfordmustang.com" and see if he can get any help. This forum is not nearly as active as here on the barn though. His problem will be finding out what kind of brakes have been...
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