Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2017, 02:40 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2017, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 7
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Speedometer Restoration Cost
I have a 34 metric speedometer that needs restoration or replacement. A restored replacement is available but it's not cheap. Mine is in fairly good condition but needs cleaning, adjusting, the trip...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2016, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,350
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2016, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,350
Re: 1933-34 Gauge Color
That's the conclusion I've come to as well.
I'll have to replace the radio gauge face with a reproduction. I wish I could figure out how to tint the reproduction gauge face to match the other...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2016, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,350
1933-34 Gauge Color
The background color of the gauge faces on my car is a golden color. Reproduction gauge faces are brushed aluminum with no golden tint. What color were they when they left the factory? Have the gauge...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2015, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,693
Re: 33-34 passenger shock absorbers (Houdaille)
You were fortunate that you couldn't find a reproduction replacement shock. I've had nothing but trouble with the repops, as the shafts are of low quality and often break. A good original shock or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-06-2014, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 53
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Re: I think I have stripped timing gear
If you have a fiber press-on timing gear, often you can replace it without removing the camshaft. Pull the radiator, remove the distributor and timing gear cover, and cut off the old gear using a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2012, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,100
Re: Brighter Headlights '33
I replaced the stock 6v bulbs on my '34 with 6v halogens and it made a big improvement in headlight brightness. The replacement halogen bulbs initially did not focus correctly so I modified the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2012, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 22,435
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2011, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: metric conversion for 6.00 x 16 tire
The nearest metric size using radial tire conventional dimensions would be a 165/95R16 but that's not a recognized tire size and I don't think anyone makes such a critter. If you are looking for a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2011, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,155
Re: '36 Coil Puked
I managed to melt a coil on my '34. All you have to do is connect the coil wire to the wrong side of the loading resistor on the firewall. The coil apparently didn't appreciate getting straight 6...
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Forum: Early V8
12-21-2010, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 1
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