Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-14-2017, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,158
Re: Juice brake question
I am in the process of doing the M/C swap on my 39 and I am using the Chassis Engineering adapter with a 78 Ford Granada M/C everything is fitting up good.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-05-2017, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 658
Re: 39 master cyl
It is still in the car. I have it unbolted but the pin that holds the push rod to the pedal is froze up so figured I could just pull MC out of way to get more room to work on that pin. I Have pulled...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-05-2017, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 658
39 master cyl
Is there anything that holds the brake pedal push rod in the master cyl. I am replacing the master cylinder. Pulled like crazy cant get it to come out. I know some new ones have a clip that holds rod...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2017, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,927
Dustless Blasting
Anyone here ever use a dustless blasting vendor or just the process? My 39 is looking bad along the drip rails and since this process is less harmful to the sheetmetal (so they say) I would like to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-07-2016, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,040
48 F1 to 39
I have a good line on a 48 F1 rearend with brakes. Am I correct in thinking the backing plate and all will bolt up to my 39 rear? Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-20-2016, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 12,930
Re: Motor build cost.
As far as I can tell the eng in my 39 has never be apart. It runs ok at the moment and I would like to rebuild it myself in the future but you guys are scaring me with those prices. Its been a good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2016, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,794
Re: 35/36 hood side trim.
Thank you very much. That looks just like the grill trim on the 39. I saw some on ebay pretty fair price. I think Ill take a chance on it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2016, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,794
35/36 hood side trim.
I thought I posted this before, guess I forgot to hit the submit button. Anyway can someone with a 35 or 36 take and send me some close up pictures of the side hood trim to show the profile and also...
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Forum: Early V8
11-13-2016, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,051
39 standard grill trim
I am looking for the grill trim and hood side trim for my 39 standard. If you have it or know where I Can find it please PM me. Thanks,
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2016, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 241
Views: 61,693
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2016, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,003
Re: temp sender
Well got the old gage out and guess what it said on it. "Made in Industria Argentina." The tube is broken so I guess I need to find an old stock one or get another industria argentina or China one. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2016, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,003
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-09-2016, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,003
temp sender
(39 standard) I am going to remove my water temp gage from instrument cluster to get repaired (only one not working) I will put in a Aftermarket one while wait for the other to come back. Question is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2016, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,885
Re: paw spring
I haven't replaced it yet but have seen the springs on several web sites. Not sure if Carpenters had them but will check since their only a few miles away. I will replace with a bolt and lock nut or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-08-2016, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,885
paw spring
This is a small thing but does any one know how to R&R one of these things.
Photo's attached. My spring is broken and I don't see any way of removing the pin that holds it in.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-07-2016, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,881
Guestimate concerning battery
Guestimate, how long will your car run with lights on with battery if the generator stopped charging? Full charge on good 6v battery.
Doug
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2016, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,388
Re: yuck electrical problem [update]
Just wanted to thank everyone that replied to post for the help. Just an update it was the tail light housing. The PO I guess decided he wanted just brake lights and put that glob of bondo in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2016, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,388
Re: yuck electrical problem
I have ordered some new tail light housings and will clean the grounds well before install. The wire that was looped to the housing I am sure was an attempt to make a ground at the expence of either...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2016, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,388
yuck electrical problem
Man I hate electrical problems. (39 two door standard sedan 6volt) I have tail running lights on right and left, problem is when I step on brake peddle my right tail goes out and brake light does not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2016, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,934
Re: Moonshine Cruis in
Nick as stated Dawsonville in October bring the wife bring the kids. I have attended several times ridding my M/C up. I would love to take the 39 this year if I can get it running better seems to be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2016, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,207
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2016, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,754
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2016, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,754
Re: 8 Volt Batteries
I don't know if its good or bad but I have an 8v Optma in my 39. I did not put it there was put in by former owner along with a lot of other new stuff. What I find strange is that the top of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2016, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,146
39 standard hood bumper kit
Got one but don't know which ones go where. Trying to take some of the
shake and rattle out of it. Also got cowl laceing kit. Anyone have a layout or picture of which ones go where. Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2016, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,124
Re: shock angle
V8Coopman hope this one helps best I can do right now. Your right about the exhaust being in the way to so cant go outboard towards much. I sure hate to weld bracket to that rear end but might be...
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