Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2020, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,349
Re: My 1939 pickup named “Uncle Raeman”
My green '39 met your Uncle Raeman in Virginia several years ago. Never knew your military status as I thought your special interest was railroad. Thanks for your service, mine was Navy. My vineyard...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2016, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 7,680
Re: The show at Gettysburg PA
Thanks for the Gettysburg pictures. Good variation, keeps your interest. Missed the '42 as I walked around. The '37 Ford Coal truck was super.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2014, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,761
Re: 1939 PU Horn Installation Pix
My '39 PU has a shield which is bolted to the front cross member in two places and to the left and right lower frame with two bolts each. The shield is below the one horn and is about 12" deep. The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2014, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,240
Re: '39 pickup: what's this gas tank from?
My '39 pick up has the tank mounted between the frame rails at the back of the truck and under the bed. A cut out for the sender is in the bed held down with three metal screws. The fill pipe is in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2012, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,981
Re: New Guy from New Jersey
Good looking truck and one which will be the only one in your neighborhood. Keep it stock and you will be pleased at how easily it can be restored. I have one and will gladly share info if you...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2011, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,604
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2011, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,539
Re: '47 transmission installation
I am using studs to align the trans with the bell housing, and have removed the bearing retainer. Will try again later today. Thanks for the experienced comments. Nice to have another opinion.
Used...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2011, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,539
Re: '47 transmission installation
Yes. The engine is jacked up and the top of the bell housing is even with the lower edge of the firewall. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2011, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,539
'47 transmission installation
Having trouble installing '47 Mercury trans from the passenger compartment. Have not installed rear trans mount but rear bearing retainer with ears to mount above rear trans mount still will not slip...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-12-2011, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,640
Re: hood support arms
There is only one hood support on my '39 PU; left side, mounted to a lip low on the firewall. The support is a two part brace which must be lifted slightly to release the hood so it can be closed....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2011, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 7,378
Re: Clem's health
Clem: With all the snow we had today, I hope you found your way home. I'm sure the '39 won't go in the snow, so stay close to the fire for a few days and recover. We all wish you well! Ron Hutchins
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2010, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,621
Re: 38 pickup grill brace
The cab fuel inlet was used in the bigger Ford trucks where the fuel tank was below the cab. The left rear fender had the fill inlet for the fuel tank which was behind the diff and between the frame...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2010, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,669
Re: Pumpkin Run at Scullville Nov 6
Clem...Enjoyed the Pumpkin Run report. The fun part was your nostalgic memories and your fondness for the past exploits in the area many years ago. No remarks about the '39 or the ladies who follow....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2010, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,135
Re: Who going to V-8 National Meet in Charlotte
Several of us from the Garden State Early Ford V8 Club will arrive 23 June and stay at the host hotel. I believe there will be eleven Fords, and at least eight will be driven. We hope to meet Ford...
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