Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2013, 10:52 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2012, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,808
Re: 33/34 dips in cowl for hood support.
The cowl (dents) are much more noticeable than I see in your pics 33 Ford had flared place on the radiator.In the same area the 33 did not have a screen in the cowl vent.The screen was approved for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2012, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,455
Re: Open driveline phasing ?
There are some vehicles that have independent rear suspension that use 2 u joints for each axle plus u joints on the drive shaft.(Total of 6) Each u joint can be installed 180 degrees off. when...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2012, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,192
Re: 40 wheel out of round who repairs this? KY
L78
There is a very good place in Louisville.They shaved my tires on the car..My wheel was a spoke wheel .They also balance your tire on the car (do not remove hub cap or any thing)They balance and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-10-2012, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: 1933 vs 1934 Front Bumpers
The 2 inner holes on 33 are 22 in apart and 34 are 26 in apart .They can be used on both years if same year brackets and bumpers are used together (not correct for year for restoration) Lee34
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2012, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,094
Re: Head lites
The reflectors that Drakes sell (possible others) are different than original.The problem seams to be worse with the h4 type bulbs.They are bright enough just not focused.I purchased the kit from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2012, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Head lites
I had a 34 sedan with original lense and h4 bulb with same symptoms,I purchased Drakes
reflector kit and now I can see I no longer have to use Braille to drive at night Try to explain to your...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-12-2012, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,465
Re: Loud turn signal flasher
Jim;You can get one from RON FRANCIS WIRING 800-292-1940 www.ronfrancis.com Simple hook up.2 wires.Does not even need to be grounded.A little on the loud side.I am sure there are others out there...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-05-2012, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 412
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2012, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,413
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2012, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,673
Re: 1934 repo bumpers.
The original 33 & 34 bumpers had a ( 0 ) stamped on the back side. sometimes only a partial of the 0 made contact leaving a ( c ) . Both of mine are stamped on the left side (while looking at...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2012, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,661
Re: Who Knows Potter Trunks ?
Your trunk may be a trunk that was made to go on top of a luggage rack.There was several different manufactures for the trunks.In 1934 the Potter trunk was was the only one authorized by Ford.Later...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2012, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,763
Re: 33 or 34 cowls
The 34 has a notch on top of the cowl for the hood to be held when open and 33 do not,34 has a screen in the vent and the 33 does not.If the dash is still attached all the gauge are mounted to a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2012, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Help on noise please
fREDERICK Checking a cylinder by pulling a plug wire off can cause damage to electronic ignition components .You can use a plug wire that is pulled off and attach it to a plug touching the motor...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2012, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,181
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2012, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,413
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2012, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,197
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2012, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,790
Re: Coker wheels
I have vintiques dual pattern for 10 years.Mine are tubeless and they are spoke type.Had some trouble with leaks at the rim spoke area sealing.Found the cause was porosity in the sealer to seal the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2012, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,513
Re: Pilot bearing removal?
On the extra tight bushing tap threads in the bushing take a bolt with the first part of the threads removed,screw the bolt in and push the bushing out.Try the grease method first.lee34
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2012, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 8,354
Re: Lets Be Honest.....
Shadetree;How about curb feelers,port-a-walls,49 Plymouth bumpers,drag pipes made from gas tank filler necks (just twist off the cap and you bypassed the smittys),chrome covers for your motor...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2012, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Vin number 34 Tudor
Rod; there is another location on the frame on the kick up portion. There is a very good book that every 33/34 owner should own.wealth of information.There is one chapter dealing with frame...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2012, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,421
Re: Help 34 help
ken;I used some small black pop rivets.Make sure whatever you use is below the surface of the fuzzy material or you will end up with scratches on your glass. Worked for me Lee34
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-09-2012, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Vin number 34 Sedan
All assembly locations were supposed to stamp the frame number following a star and 18 >Some locations did not stamp as instructed .Some assembly plants stamped only the star
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-29-2012, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 13,797
Re: 1934 Ford Installing New Top Insert
Bobh;I just used the material and went by the direction provided by Julianos .You also have to form the 4 corners plus the slight curves on the sides.At the time I installed the top this was all that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2012, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 13,797
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