Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-12-2021, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,361
Re: Hagerty insurance ?
I've had Hagerty for about 26 yrs. 3 claims , last was $12K, paid quick, no limits on mileage, great service
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-10-2021, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 375
Re: 2 speed fordomatic
I have a '60 FOMOCO manual and after a lot of searching I found out to just wash out. Thanks for the info.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-07-2021, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 375
2 speed fordomatic
Am going to do some work on my trans and read a few articles that the fluid filter needs to be only washed out and not replaced. Any thoughts?
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-02-2021, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 857
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2020, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 329
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2020, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,517
Re: What to check on a 46 Mercury
Not an expert on Merc's but looks pretty stock and complete. As for drivers side mirrors,
I've found them pretty much useless on 41'-48 FOMOCO's. they vibrate terrible and can't really see much....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-21-2020, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 468
Re: Ford = Edsel?
check E-bay. is a bunch of them on now. I searched 1959 edsel tail lights.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2020, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 600
Re: Which rad brace 47 fenders on 41 frame
when you "think" you have everything lined up, take a picture of the front, dead on. You'll be surprised at what shows up that you don't see with only your eyes. It's almost impossible to see both...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2020, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,331
Re: Anti freeze
Ethylene glycol permanent antifreeze has been on the market since the 30's. I live in NYS and been driving since '61. I've never heard of anyone draining radiators at night when it got cold. Maybe if...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2020, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 911
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2020, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 601
Re: Le Barron Bonney installer
I would think any good upholstery shop would do it. you'd be only paying for the labor.actually if it's only seats you can do it yourself. Hog rings, pull tight and keep everything straight.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2020, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 556
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-07-2020, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 800
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2020, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,013
Re: Body Re assembling after paint 38
I watched Boyd Coddington's crew get a car all lined up before paint and then they drilled small holes next to a couple bolts of each piece. then after paint, they reassembled and put pins in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2020, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 600
Re: Which rad brace 47 fenders on 41 frame
a rad. in a '41 has lower mounts on the frame and upper mounts that attach to the inner fenders. also I believe '41 fenders mount differently than '47. I'd go with whichever parts matches up the best...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2020, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 359
Re: fender panel padding
My '41 had welting stapled from the factory. assume it is the same on a '47. I glued mine in place before ass"y
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-18-2020, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 450
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-18-2020, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 636
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2020, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 450
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-13-2020, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 285
Re: Y block water temp sending unit
If your temp gauge doesn't work at all it could be gauge or sender. ground sender wire to a ground, with ign. on and gauge should move to hot. if so I'd suspect bad sender. If gauge doesn't read...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-13-2020, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 710
Re: Duel exhaust
I went to my local muffler shop. About $500 for duals (2") out the back. I had duals on my '41 exit in front of the rear wheels with mufflers. That got real old in a hurry. Couldn't stand the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-12-2020, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,345
Re: We live in truly amazing times!
Get a piece of aluminum and start grinding, sawing. I imagine you could duplicate that piece fairly close. who cares if the backside isn't hollowed out as no one will see it. polish or have it plated
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-09-2020, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,825
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-08-2020, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,825
Re: Affordable pcv addon?
here's how I added a PCV to my 292. after reading a lot as to whether it would work or not, I fab'd a housing like the pic KULTULZ showed of the separator to fit in the rear of the block. I removed...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2020, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 537
Re: 1940 Ford fuel gauge issue
I used a stock fuel gauge, Ron Francis voltage reducer (VR-1 12-6V) and a sender from Yogis street rod parts 73-10 ohm. E was empty, F was full. In between who cares
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