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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-20-2021, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 432
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: F1 speedometer overhaul

I made my own transfers (Look just like original) and applied them to the gauges and speedo in my F1. Used comparable screwdrivers on each side of the pointer 180 degrees apart and carefully pried it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,825
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: Anyone else heard or know?

"Early" is the key word!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-11-2021, 11:24 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,825
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: Anyone else heard or know?

Oh yeah; according to the current Ford commercials, you can use your EV to power your house during an outage.


Is that Ford Motor Co. or Woke Motor Co.
I keep confusing the two.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-11-2021, 06:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,212
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: Ford tie rod end boots

Ford "HAD a better idea." Decided I needed a new car. Been a Ford fan all my life (77 Years.) Went to three Ford dealers and didn't last 5 minutes in any of them. They won't be making sedans anymore....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-16-2021, 05:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,102
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: Rear Engine Mount?

The transmission bolts to 6068 which bolts to the frame. 6068 is missing in the picture.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-14-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,089
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: Friday The 13th - Oregon & California Are Burning

We are dumb enough to think we control the world. HAHAHA. There has been radical climate changes since time began. Study the history of the planet. As Charlie said thoughtless foresting and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-13-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,258
Posted By 4t8v8
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-09-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,387
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: Cars from my past, how about you

'49 Merc. Lowered 2", shaved, frenched headlights. frenched '51 Chevy tail lights. louvered hood. Sold it in '62 when Uncle Sam called on me. Didn't think I'd be back.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-02-2021, 05:52 PM
Replies: 2,234
Views: 359,147
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck

Don't know for sure on the Ford but on a '33 chevy 1 1/2 toner I used to have it was a reverse lock out. Had to lift it to reach reverse.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-03-2021, 09:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,116
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: Dupont Centari Acrylic Enamel

Wish I could help but having the same problem. Painted my F1 in 1983 with Dupont Centari 1977 Lincoln Dove Grey. Have not been able to match it.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-15-2021, 06:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,504
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: Electric fan over a belted fan

"Come on man. Gimmie a break!" [/QUOTE] I fully understand. I said Ralphie is my hero!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-15-2021, 09:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,504
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: Electric fan over a belted fan

Yeah. Ralph is my hero. Wish we had more like him. No. Wait. We do! I drove a Corvair and a Pinto for years and somehow managed to survive.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2021, 06:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,598
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: Adding a Coolant Overflow Tank

'48 F!. I used to lose coolant. Got a small recovery tank from a S10 brand x. Ran a hose from the overflow tube to the tank. My radiator cap had two seals. One at the top of the tank and one below...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-13-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,741
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: Water transfer decals, NHRA and SCTA?

Did the speedometer and gauges in my F1 this way. Used Coreldraw. Looks original and new.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-13-2021, 11:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,885
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: 1940's Los Angeles Dowtown !

Excellent film. Didn't see a Prius or Tesla in the bunch!!!!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-08-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,424
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: Fumes in the cabin

Had the same problem. Turned out to be anti-freeze. Leak in the heater core.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-23-2020, 12:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,803
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: where is this all going

Churches are closed but strip clubs are just fine. Rioting, demonstrating are fine. People are sheeple. "Never let a good emergency go to waste". A quote from one of our fearless? leaders. I'm not...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-18-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,168
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: 8BA lifters noisy

Put adjustable Johnson's in mine 30 years ago. Never looked back.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-14-2020, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,392
Posted By 4t8v8
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-12-2020, 11:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,392
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: Stubborn Starter Drive

Left the starter plate loose on my F1. Starter went in and out with no problem.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-10-2020, 05:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,333
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: '37 Ford all locked up

A bad battery or connection would cause the drive train to lock up?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-26-2020, 11:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,264
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: Filling a brakes system

I made a vacuum pump out of an old freezer compressor. Use it with a brake bleeder cup. Works great.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-05-2020, 12:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,951
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: 8BA 12 V Starter?

Hot wrench helps a bunch.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-05-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,951
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: 8BA 12 V Starter?

Used the coils from a 1956 - 1962 12V starter. Bolted in and has worked perfectly for many years. I did change to the new style "Bendix". No broken springs to deal with.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-01-2020, 05:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,106
Posted By 4t8v8
Re: Electric fans

I put a 302 in a '84 Bronco II. Had the same problem.Solved it by doing some fabrication and moving the radiator forward a couple of inches. Worked great.
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