Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2016, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,091
Tailpipe question 37 Ford
I am in the process of installing a pair of Fenton headers on my 1937 Ford 2-dr flatback sedan. Can I use the same tailpipe on both the passenger side and the driver's side? I will be running Smitys...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-10-2015, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,875
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2015, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,875
Re: Assembly of lighting switch on a '37
Thanks for the tips so far. Yes, the drip pan I was referring to is actually the engine splash pan. I was successful today to get the wiring switch in place and add the bale. The prongs did go into...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-07-2015, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,875
Assembly of lighting switch on a '37
I am having a devil of a time assembling the wiring switch on my '37. I cannot get the prongs to go into the slots on the rotating disc. I have a NOS wiring harness but it so tight down at the end of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-28-2015, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,003
Re: Setting the timing mark on distributor
Thanks Jim. I understand and will give that a try. The carb is brand new, but who knows. I should have gone down to the barn to check the current position of the timing mark on the distributor to be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-28-2015, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,975
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-28-2015, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,003
Setting the timing mark on distributor
I just got my '39 Flatty engine back together and running. Have new carb, rebuilt distributor, new points, wires, etc. It starts at the touch of the ignition starter button, idles fine. Problem:...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2014, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,614
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2014, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,614
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2014, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,614
Starter button woes
I can only start my '39 flathead by pushing down on the solenoid button. Runs great. I checked the switch, it is OK. Ground wire from the switch to the solenoid checks OK. I grounded the small...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2014, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,332
Re: '37 wiring question
Thanks again. I will check the distributor again. I can't find any markings on my coil so I do not know if it has an internal resistor or not. Is there any way to test a coil to see if it has a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2014, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,810
Re: Solenoid question
Thanks Alan, Apparently over the years the solenoid has been replaced and who knows, the one I have was probably made in Mexico or God knows where. My car is not bone stock and as long as the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2014, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,332
'37 wiring question
I do NOT show a discharge on the amp meter when I flip up the ignition switch. I checked the switch and have even used a jumper test wire to bypass the switch, still no movement on the amp gauge. Amp...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2014, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,810
Solenoid question
I have a '37 and a question on the solenoid. As viewed from the engine side of the firewall, the RIGHT terminal has the hot battery cable as well as two wires going into the car. The small terminal...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2014, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,913
Re: Third Brakelighter
I have a couple of questions on the Backlighter. Can you buy it for a 6 volt system? Does it have a spacer or divider? I would like to install on in my '37 Flatback that has the window divider...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2014, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 731
Original or reprinted sales brochure '32 Ford
Some time ago there was a post regarding how to tell an original from a reprinted sales brochure. I have an original '32 Ford brochure showing all models on a foldout as well as the same thing as a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-17-2014, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 314
Views: 111,675
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
Rode in a sedan just like this one when I was about 13 years old. My dad was trying it out and I so wanted him to buy it. I think the V-12 scared him out of the deal. Still remember peeking out the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2014, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,775
Idea for replacing the lens on a '37 radio head
I could not find a replacement glass for my '37 Ford radio head so I made a new "plastic" lens using a 3" blind spot mirror. It looks good, the curvature is right and nothing hits when you move the...
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Forum: Early V8
06-15-2014, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 754
Curved glass for 1937 radio head
I am looking for the curved glass cover for the '37 radio head. I have a set of cables to swap or sell that go from the radio head to the radio box. Call Gene at 585-329-3183 Thanks
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Forum: Early V8
06-15-2014, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 797
Curved glass for 1937 radio head
I have a '37 radio head that is missing the dome shaped glass. I am only using the head to finish off the dashboard. I have both control cables that I would be willing to swap or sell. Thanks Gene
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2014, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,274
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2014, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,274
Re: removing dash on a '37
Thanks. There appears to be a threaded bolt down under the snap-off head. Do you have to drill out the bolt from the steering column and replace it with a new head. Must have been a clearance...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-01-2014, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,274
removing dash on a '37
I am in the process of removing the dashboard from my '37. I am stumped about two things that I do not know how to remove. First, I have removed one bolt that attaches the steering column bracket...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2010, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,004
Re: 37 Ford with non-original engine
I am the second owner of a '37 flatback sedan with a 24 stud engine. The original owner told me a long time ago that his Ford dealer had a yound lad service the car for winter in 1939. It seems that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-06-2010, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,366
Battery 6v with 12 volt start only
My '37 is not pure stock and I was considering installing a 6-12 volt battery from Antique Auto Battery Co. of Hudson, OH. It requires a parallel switch to divert 12 volts to the starter and then...
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