Forum: Model-T
01-17-2024, 01:59 PM
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Forum: Model-T
12-20-2023, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 704
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Forum: Model-T
12-06-2023, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 704
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Forum: Model-T
11-28-2023, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 704
Stromberg OF rebuilt and tested
Stromberg OF rebuilt, road tested and guaranteed. Ultrasound cleaned. All jets removed and cleaned, pressure tested float, and new stainless main fuel needle. Asking $625.00 including shipping to...
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Forum: Model-A
10-15-2023, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 560
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Forum: Model-A
10-13-2023, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 560
Two rebuilt and tested Model A carburetors
Two rebuilt and tested Model A carbs. The one on the left is the late '31 used with the indented firewall and is $300.00 plus shipping (no core charge). The one on the right is a regular Zenith 2 and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2023, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 981
Re: Wheels for my '49 Ford
I have a set of the factory accessory 15" "trim rings" that are similar to full wheel discs but have a 7" hole in the center and go on the wheel over the factory hub caps. These are a fairly rare...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2023, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 981
Wheels for my '49 Ford
My '49 Ford with the stock wheels and radial tires keeps throwing off wheel discs. Apparently the wheels are flexing too much. Is there a later and stronger Ford wheel that I can use and still keep...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2022, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,217
Re: Engine miss caused by overdrive
Well Tim, I took the OD wire off the coil and went for a spin.....and no miss. I reconnected the wire, went for a spin and .....no miss either. I had a new kick-down switch so I installed it as well...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2022, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,217
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-24-2022, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,217
Engine miss caused by overdrive
My '49 has developed an occasional miss like the ignition is momentarily shut off and I suspect something in the overdrive wiring, or relay, or kick-down switch, or solenoid. Anyone else experienced...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2022, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 540
Re: Trim rings will not stay on
Thanks, but these are genuine Ford accessory trim rings. They go on over the original cap and give the appearance of a full wheel disc.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-11-2022, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 540
Trim rings will not stay on
I have a '49 Ford with the original type of stainless trim rings that go on over the stock caps. They creep off the original wheels after only a few miles of driving. It has radial tires and I'm...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2022, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 377
1949 Ford rear window stainless install question
I am having trouble installing the stainless trim into the new Dennis Carpenter (double groove) rubber for the rear window. I've heard that the rubber is actually too big, making the job almost...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-22-2022, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,612
Re: guidance on carb linkages, etc.
Your initial question was related to linkage so here is my advice. Try to avoid any linkage (home-made or commercially made) that uses the throttle shaft as part of the system. 99% of the ones I've...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2022, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 582
Gauge reflection i windshield
Has anyone else experienced the speedometer/gauge cluster in a 1949 coupe reflecting in the windshield at night?? It's really distracting and I can't figure out how to eliminate it. If I cover the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2022, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 933
6 or 12 volt clock conversion to quartz
Any tips on who converts the clock in my '49 Ford to quartz? Right now it's still a 6 volt clock but works OK on 12 volts occasionally but stops every now and then.
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Forum: Model-T
07-10-2022, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,527
Re: Stromberg OF carb wanted
Still looking for a rebuildable Stromberg OF or RF, or a Wheeler-Schebler, or U&J with manifold, or Rayfield carburetor to put on my '14 T. Thanks : Bruce
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2022, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,535
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2022, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 739
Re: Rear window stainless in a shoebox
Still looking for advice on which groove to attempt to install first. It feels like the rubber is too long but I talked to the rep at Carpenters and he says not.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2022, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 739
Re: Rear window stainless in a shoebox
Yes, the glass is already out and I'm trying to follow the "Ford" instructions but they just say to install the trim into the rubber before putting the glass back into the car.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2022, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 739
Rear window stainless in a shoebox
HELP. I've spent two days trying to fit the double groove stainless trim into the new Carpenter rubber and still can't get it in. Is there a secret trick I'm missing or a certain procedure to follow?...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2022, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 672
Re: 1950 ford windshield center strip
Thanks for posting your measurement. My car still has the plain black rubber around the windshield and the center strip is 17 1/2" long and black (paint), but the stainless trim I intend to put on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2022, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 672
1950 ford windshield center strip
Can someone post the length of the stainless windshield center strip for a '50 Ford Tudor? I believe that the convert and wagon are different than the regular sedan. Thanks in advance: Bruce
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-11-2022, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 535
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