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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-23-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,909
Posted By PeterC
Re: Cadillac 331 in a Ford

A few pictures of my former Cadillac/LaSalle 1939 Coupe -



Powered by a 1951 Cadillac 331 ci bored to 365cu backed by a 1937 LaSalle 3 speed top loader floor shift.

1951...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-21-2024, 09:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,909
Posted By PeterC
Re: Cadillac 331 in a Ford

My former 39 Ford Coupe had a 331 Cadillac backed by a 1937 LaSalle floor shift 3 speed transmission. Here is a picture of the motor mounts in place. Sorry - do not recall what manufacture they were.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-19-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 380
Posted By PeterC
Cowl Lights ??

Just saw a current (modern) pickup truck with small square added lights to the left and right of the windshield at top of the cowl running amber lights.


Got me thinking ... why did some early...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-08-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,867
Posted By PeterC
Re: Remember Pearl Harbor

My Dad was on a Destroyer Escort DE 368 Cecil J Doyle - docked in Pearl one month after the attack for fuel before continuing battle support across the pacific. His ship was the first on scene to...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-26-2023, 09:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,596
Posted By PeterC
Re: Garage lift

Both Kwik Lift and Quick Jack are good solutions - I have the Quick Jack as it is frame lift and frees up entire suspension and under car for servicing! Both are excellent for low garage ceilings.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-30-2023, 08:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,245
Posted By PeterC
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-31-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 841
Posted By PeterC
Re: 35 ford juice brake conversion

Re "I think I'll need to fabricate a remote brake fluid well placed on the firewall as adding fluid under the front seat will be a PIA.[/QUOTE]" ...



Actually I found checking / adding fluid a...
Forum: Early V8 12-22-2022, 02:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By PeterC
Forum: Early V8 11-24-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By PeterC
Forum: Early V8 11-24-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 299
Posted By PeterC
Forum: Early V8 11-02-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By PeterC
Diecast Metal 1948 Flathead Model!

New In Box - 1:6 big metal diecast with plastic attributes. Great details! Great for the garage or your book shelf! Great as an upcoming Xmas gift as well! $35 + shipping
Forum: Early V8 11-02-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 271
Posted By PeterC
SOLD SOLD National Hot Rod Association License Topper

SOLD National Hot Rod Association License Topper - $75 includes shipping to US location
Forum: Early V8 11-01-2022, 06:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 269
Posted By PeterC
SOLD 1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe Dome Light

SOLD SOLD Excellent original condition, original switch works/functions well. May be correct for a a 5 Window as well - not sure - but removed from a 3 Window.
Forum: Early V8 11-01-2022, 05:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 299
Posted By PeterC
1935 Ford Shock Core - Free

Check part number to ensure proper shock for your application. Sold as a core that requires rebuild. Arm moves. You pay shipping cost.
Forum: Early V8 10-29-2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 339
Posted By PeterC
1935-36 Ford Book SOLD

SOLD - 1935-36 Ford Book by The Early Ford V-8 Club of America - 168 pages - Excellent Condition
+ Shipping Cost @ book rate
Forum: Early V8 10-29-2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 361
Posted By PeterC
Original Green Bible + Orig Chassis Parts List and Orig Pice List

$135 Green Bible - Original "Ford Chassis Parts and Accessories Catalogue: Passenger cars 1928-1948, Trucks 1928-1947" 802 pages
printed November 1950 – In very good condition with all pages...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-02-2022, 07:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,870
Posted By PeterC
Re: Death of Dan Krehbiel

A truly fine human being - wonderful guy. He built my 2-speed Columbia a while back. I traveled from the East coast to Temecula and spent a day with him - got a tour of his cars and parts barn, he...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-06-2022, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,076
Posted By PeterC
Re: 1935 Ford Diff Ratio Advice

My view of ideal for your Coupe s a Columbia 2 speed with a 4:11 - best of both worlds in one rear!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-21-2022, 08:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,941
Posted By PeterC
Re: High temp coatings - Porcelain

[QUOTE=Tinker;2104808]I hate to be this guy... but whatever paint you use will burn off. Most exhaust manifolds will see up to 500 degrees over time repetitively. It will break down. They might hold...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-16-2021, 12:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,724
Posted By PeterC
Re: another great barner gone

Bill was an amazing guy ... he rebuilt all four of my lever shocks for my 35 Coupe ... recommending I switch to 36 fronts (bigger damping capacity) while retaining my rears. When completed ... he...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-31-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,441
Posted By PeterC
Re: S.co.t question

Hi all,


I added this to my garage ... very similar to my 1st Corvette I restored when I was 18 .. a 1961 4 speed Fuel Injected Corvette - color is Honduras Maroon.
Forum: Early V8 10-21-2021, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By PeterC
Re: 1945 Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup!

price reduced to $28,500 Or Best Offer!
Forum: Early V8 10-13-2021, 01:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 598
Posted By PeterC
1939 Ford Engine and Trans! SOLD SOLD

1939 Flathead Ford Engine/Trans - $3,500

Removed from a 1939 Ford - Complete running engine and 3 speed transmission mounted in a running stand! Has the optional original Ford ...
Forum: Early V8 10-06-2021, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By PeterC
Re: 1945 Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup!

Bump - price reduction
Forum: Early V8 10-01-2021, 06:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By PeterC
SOLD - 1945 Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup! SOLD

Sold - Rare wartime Ford! This is a older restored 1945 Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup in excellent condition. It has a smooth running stock Flathead Ford V-8 detailed engine rebuild invoice provided) with...
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