Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2014, 03:41 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2014, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,660
Re: Motor freezes up periodically
After purchasing a new starter, the culprit was..... a bad solenoid... At least its fixed. The starter was easier to replace then that dang, underneath the battery behind the firewall, solenoid......
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2014, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,660
Re: Motor freezes up periodically
I do have the small braket that conects to the oil pan. My question is... Was the starter jammed because it's going bad or was it jammed because the engine is frozen... I pulled the plugs and found...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2014, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,660
Re: Motor freezes up periodically
When I removed the starter, it took some persuading. I had to tap it a couple times with a rubber hammer to get the starter drive assembly to disengage from the engine, and when I did so, the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2014, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,660
Re: Motor freezes up periodically
You guys are the best. Thank you so much for all the replys. I checked the oil and no coolant in it. I took off the starter yesterday and tested it with the battery. It turned over without issue. It...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2014, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,660
Motor freezes up periodically
What would cause a flathead to run great, and then a day later not even turn over? I can't even turn the engine over by hand... New oil, battery, new wiring, newly rebuilt starter ( which I took out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2014, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: 38 Pickup Glovebox Question
def just the two c springs and two small rubber bumpers in the top two corners. Thats it. The springs should be plenty strong to keep it closed.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2014, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,004
Re: Headers on a 39 ford
I just installed speedways headers on my 38 pickup... I don't recommend them if you still have your stock steering box. Lots of hammering was required to make clearance... That and some cursing.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2014, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,132
Re: 1939 Pickup Window Channel
The wider beefier felt channels are inside the door closer to the hinges as the smaller felt channel is near the door handles. There's a thin metal tab on the bottom of both channels holders ( not in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2014, 01:20 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,907
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2014, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,907
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2014, 04:22 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,907
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2014, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,907
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2014, 04:15 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,907
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-27-2014, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 779
1938 pickup door window seal
Bought the window felt kit and started putting it in yesterday. Those clips are quite a pain.. I noticed that the bottom corners of the window have no felt or seal touching them. When it rains, is...
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Forum: Early V8
09-21-2013, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,062
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Forum: Early V8
09-20-2013, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,062
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2013, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,937
Re: Pickup spare mount brace
By brace, do you mean the mount off the bed or the running board? Or do you mean the brace that holds the hub cap on?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-10-2013, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,907
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2013, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,907
Re: My first restoration ( 38 pickup )
Ok!
Heres a couple of the bed during the disassembly. Notice that nothing was holding it up really.... I had no clue wood went in between there. Notice my little shade tree mechanic spot...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2013, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,907
My first restoration ( 38 pickup )
Hey all,
First of all, I want to thank everyone on this forum for all the help. Without this site I definitely would have been lost.
I bought this truck, from a craigslist ad:eek:, from across...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2013, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,456
Re: 37 progress
I think your speedometer connection to your torque tube is upside down. Otherwise it looks pretty sweet.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2013, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,320
Re: Banjo rebuilder in south Florida?
I joined the early v8 org... unfortunately its nearest chapter is 6 hours away and has 6 members :(... I had a quote from one guy down here for $400 just to put it back together, no parts included,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2013, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,320
Banjo rebuilder in south Florida?
Anyone know of someone who can rebuild banjo rear ends in the south florida area? Not too many old school rod shops down here unfortunately...
Thanks
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Forum: Early V8
11-24-2012, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 936
38 pickup rear fender and drivers door wanted
I'm looking for the passenger side rear fender for a 38-41 pickup. I have one already but it's mostly bondo... I'm looking for one in good shape if possible. I also need a good drivers side door.
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