Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-15-2023, 02:58 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-08-2023, 08:21 PM
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Views: 5,522
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2023, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,816
Re: K R Wilson distributor/timing fixture
We got one last year at the museum I volunteer at. Managed to get it apart to replace the wires (they were broken and too short). The thing does work as far a turning the light on at the marks on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2023, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Re: Fuel hoses
I recently went through this research. The “ normal “ hose is sae30R6 or R7. The good stuff is R9 or R14. The 14 is quality and long lasting but not for high pressure and was less $ than the R9.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-29-2022, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2022, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 672
Re: Helmet distributor lubrication
I recently asked some experienced (older) mechanic friends about what grease I should use on a distributor. Their answer was “distributor grease “.
A good alternative may be disc brake caliper...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-28-2022, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,154
Re: Unbelievably easy transmission fix...
I had a similar experience with my 37 coupe. It’s like driving a different car.
It was one item among many that shows that the previous owner didn’t understand much about cars.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2022, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,667
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-29-2022, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Canadian guys lower their ‘41 Merc rear
My new to me 37 coupe came with the super long shackles on the front causing the axle to be right down on the bump stops. Not good.
I ended up building a spring spreader to remove them. I cut off...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-29-2022, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,667
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2022, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,950
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2022, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,950
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2022, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,950
Differences between 37/38 and Standard/Deluxe
In my quest to find a 37/38 coupe of my own I keep running into details that cause me to question or not be able to identify what I'm looking at. Some of the differences I've been able to notice or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2022, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2022, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 4,912
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Forum: Early V8
02-07-2022, 09:47 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2022, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,617
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2022, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 4,912
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Forum: Early V8
01-27-2022, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 1
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WTB 37 or 38 Club Coupe
Seriously looking for a 37/38 club coupe. I also like the regular coupe but the club coupe with back seat is a big bonus. Don't care for the beak nose of the 38 deluxe so 38 would need to be a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2021, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 34
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2021, 12:05 AM
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Views: 3,516
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2021, 11:21 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-17-2021, 08:22 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2021, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,491
Re: possibly changing from woven brake linning
I wish I knew the answer but I have read the woven provide better braking, which is a good thing.
Do you know where to get the woven? We’re having brake problems on a 38 Tudor (as in almost no...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2021, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 16,811
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