Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2023, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: 1940 1-1/2 Ton Truck Headlight Trim Rings
Thanks for the compliment.
The truck is a 1940 Ford 1-1/2 ton panel that was converted into a fire engine by the Buffalo Fire Appliance Corp of Buffalo, NY. I believe that it is the only commercial...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-18-2023, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 384
Re: 1940 1-1/2 Ton Truck Headlight Trim Rings
Thanks for the compliment. I am glad I bought this piece of working history.
I managed to remove the driver side trim ring with the aid of a plastic tool made to remove automobile trim and a mallet....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2023, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 384
Re: 1940 1-1/2 Ton Truck Headlight Trim Rings
Karl,
My panel was built by Buffalo Fire Appliance Corp in Buffalo, NY for the Clifton Springs FD between Rochester and Syracuse. It originally had a water tank that eventually rusted out. The PO...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2023, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 384
1940 1-1/2 Ton Truck Headlight Trim Rings
I have a 1940 1-1/2 ton panel. I am trying to remove the headlight trim rings to install LED headlights. I was able to remove the passenger side trim ring. I undid the t-bar lock device on the driver...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2023, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 509
Ampco Lubricators
The last post I found on the subject is from 2014. I am just wondering if anyone has new information or a new opinion. TIA
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2022, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,077
Re: 6 volt to 12v help
I hope no one minds me resurecting this thread. I am getting to ready to tach up my 1940 for the Spring. I have a quote for a restored Sun 90 degree readout, 4K RPM, red football tach converted to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2021, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,028
Crazy Antique Power Plug
I recently acquired an antique "STOP" light fixture, 4-1/4" in diameter with a standard style 2-pin light socket with a one contact bulb in the inside of the socket. The opposite end of the socket...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2020, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,954
Re: Wiring Dash and instrument cluster 1940
I get the same effect when someone emails a picture from their phone. There is something on the phone that allows resizing the picture to make it appear normally. Someone who is not a troglodyte...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2019, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,040
Re: New Horns not working
Probably not much help, but I saw a horn repair booth at the Wampsville, NY (MohicanModelA.weebly.com) show a few years ago. Maybe they can provide contact info.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2019, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,162
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-24-2019, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,183
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2019, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,146
Re: Turn Signal Switch with Relays
I bought a 4-pack of 50-watt 6-ohm resistors from Amazon for $12.99. I installed two and the flasher works with the relays. Thanks to everyone for your help.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-13-2019, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,146
Re: Turn Signal Switch with Relays
Which is not enough to trigger the flasher...... Would two relays (front and back) provide enough? I have not built the front end relay panel (planned for turn signal relays, siren light relay,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-13-2019, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,146
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-12-2019, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,146
Turn Signal Switch with Relays
I installed a Signal-Stat 900 7-wire turn signal switch per the included directions. I used the 500 flasher included with the Signal-Stat. My truck is 6-volt positive ground. I built a relay panel...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-07-2019, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,746
Re: electric gas pump on a 39 PU Frame
You can buy hose that meets all standards for ethanol fuel that is designed for carb engines. No need to spend extra for FI rated hose. I bought gates hose from rock auto with the fuel filter order.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2019, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,303
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-10-2019, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 10,731
Re: needed 6 volt battery charger
Check out the chargers at "no.co". Four letters with a dot in the middle. Also available on amazon. I have two for maintainers, but also charge with them.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2019, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,632
Re: Problem with My Aluminum Radiator
I have stants with drilled holes (size oldhenry recommended) in my fire engine. It runs down the road at 160. Operating the fire pump on an 80 degree day with elevated rpm for the pump it still...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2019, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,856
Re: Bleeding brakes on ‘42
Nice rig. While you are under the truck check out the rear bleeders and try to figure out how to bleed that part of the system. The bleeder is recessed and virtually unreachable by wrench. I made...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-25-2019, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,525
Re: Turn Signal Loom to Steering Column
Update: the CMW clips are out of stock. National Parts Depot, npdlink.com has them in stock for $3.95 each with $9 shipping for two. I talked with someone in the NC store who gave me approximate...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2019, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,525
Re: Turn Signal Loom to Steering Column
Thanks everyone. I sent a PM to 46fatford. Mark I took your idea a step further and put notches in from both sides so the flashing (I used paper so far) locks together around the wire loom then...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2019, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,525
Turn Signal Loom to Steering Column
I just installed a signal stat 900 turn signal switch on the steering column. I would rather not use plastic wire ties to hold the wire loom to the column. What would be sort of period correct? ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2019, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,825
Re: New Battery Cables
Ford38v8: the green book calls for two bolts the same length. The bracket fits under the head of the inner bolt so a wire lug should (sounds like assume) fit under the outer bolt. That is a good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-10-2019, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,825
New Battery Cables
I could not find the answer through searching so I started this thread. I am replacing two sad looking battery cables and an even sorrier looking starter cable and going to 00 gauge for the new ones...
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