Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:40 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:25 PM
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Re: VIN size
"Tinker" - Things have changed lately; for the worst.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: VIN size
In most states, it's like the "Monopoly" game : "Do not pass GO; go directly to JAIL.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2022, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: trash can condensers
I do PayPal at "TubmanRemit@gmail.com". I can get up to 4 condensers into a small USPS Flat Rate Box, so $110 for two shipped. Mine are warranted for one year, replacement or money back.
You might...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2022, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 339
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2022, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 237
Re: 1939 and 1940 Wheel Size
Unless you are going for concourse quality show vehicles only, radial tires are a natural for regularly driven cars. I have Coker Classic wide whitewalls on my '51, and they are a significant upgrade...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-27-2022, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: What clutch disc
We need more specifics on what you are working on. It sounds like it may be an A-V8, but we can't be sure.
Genarally. the trucks clutches are best used in large trucks only.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2022, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 759
Re: Sonic tests back-Too thin for 3 5/16 ?
I've bored 3 8BA's to 3 5/16". The only problem I ran into was on the last one that had a hidden pit (casting flaw) that we broke into boring the block. It didn't go through to the water jacket, and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2022, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,389
Re: 1940 ? Mercury barn find
I completely agree with this. Some of you should remember that we ALL started out at the "four door coupe" stage of old car knowledge; some just did it earlier than others. This hobby needs new...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2022, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 320
Re: 1936 tires
I have a 1951 Ford. I know it has 15" tires, not 16's like your '36, but it's close enough. If you are going to drive your car (not just show it), I'd say that radials are a much better choice. When...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2022, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 49 heads
There is no set amount to mill the heads. There are production variances and they may have already been surfaced. The above poster is correct in that the piston head will contact before the valves...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2022, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 377
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-23-2022, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 443
Re: Correct carburetor 1939 Ford Sedan Deluxe
If you're going to go to he time and expense to get this fixed right, you might as well find a 91-99 core. While the 59 will work just fine, why not spend your money on the correct parts? They're not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2022, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 443
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2022, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 526
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2022, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 642
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2022, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 505
Re: front end
The only thing about these Ford front suspensions is that they need frequent lubrication. The manual for my '51 says every 1000 miles. I believe the '53's are the same. Keep 'em greased and they work...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2022, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,235
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2022, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,235
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2022, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,235
Re: 8ba good bellhousing, starter cover rusted out
I really don't know. When I did mine, I talked to one of the "old-timers" up here who told me what fit what. The only thing I can think of is that the differences between the flywheels may lead to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2022, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 943
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2022, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,252
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2022, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,235
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2022, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,235
Re: 8ba good bellhousing, starter cover rusted out
It will fit fine. The rear of all '49 up Ford and Merc blocks, as well as '48 up trucks using the 239" engine, have the same bolt pattern. The Merc (pressed steel) and Ford truck (cast) bellhousings...
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