Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2023, 05:17 PM
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Views: 332
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2023, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 332
40 door lock
The driver’s door on my ‘40 convertible won’t lock. When I pull the inside door handle up, it doesn’t lock. I can still open it from the outside, even though the inside handle is in the up position....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2023, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 540
40 convertible seat
I need to take the front seat out of my 40 convertible coupe. From underneath the car, I can see where the bolts come through the floorboard and into cage nuts. I can get a wrench on the head of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2023, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,105
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2023, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,105
Re: ‘40 lower grill pan
So, I need this in addition to the part I just bought, or instead of the part I bought? Sid
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2023, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,105
‘40 lower grill pan
My ‘40 convertible was missing this part #01A-8434. Now that I have it, I see that it doesn’t cover the entire area between the grill and the radiator. Does anything else go there? There are 2 holes...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2022, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,006
Re: 40 radiator
I emailed Drake, and they said they were not aware of any cooling issues with their radiators. I’m considering finding an old correct one and having it recored. I’m concerned that after 80 years...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2022, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,137
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2022, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,137
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2022, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,137
‘40 radiator Air deflector
My’40 convertible is missing this part. Thankfully, it’s reproduced, so I can order one. My question is, what type of fasteners were used to attach it to the base of the grill? Screws or bolts?...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-15-2022, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,006
Re: 40 radiator
I might do that. However, my car is very original and I would like to make it even more so, but I also want it to perform properly. Does anyone have any recent history with the drake radiator? Have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2022, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,006
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2022, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,006
Re: 40 radiator
Thanks guys. Since mine is leaking, I guess I will spring for the $900 reproduction correct radiator for passenger car. Anyone know of a sale? Free shipping? Anyone need a pickup radiator? Sid
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2022, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,006
40 radiator
My ‘40 convertible has a radiator with a radiator cap in the center of the top, and it doesn’t have two separate cores (one for each side of the engine). It does have a hole for the crank to pass...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2022, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,144
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2022, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,144
40 radiator
My ‘40 convertible has a large radiator cap, which I assume is correct. My problem with it is that my pressure checker does not have an adapter to fit the neck. Does someone make the adapter? Sid
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-21-2022, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 789
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2022, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 789
Wire wheel cleaner
Is there a spray on product that I could use on my ‘32 wire wheels that would not hurt the paint? For years I’ve successfully cleaned them with soap and water and a wire wheel brush, but now that is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2022, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,145
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2022, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,145
1940 gravel shield
My ‘40 convertible is in the restoration shop for a few minor things, and a question has come up. My gravel shield is painted black, and I think that is correct, since it was an accessory. The shop...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-25-2022, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 894
Re: 8BA piston
I’ve suggested the tig welding to my friend, and he was going to talk with an experienced welder he knows. I personally think the best option is to replace the piston. I dug around in my used...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2022, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 894
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-23-2022, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 894
8BA piston
I have a 94 year old friend who’s 1950 convertible has a piston with a hole in the top of it. He’d like to be able to replace just that one piston with the engine still in the car. He has been unable...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2022, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,214
Re: ‘40 convertible top kit
Thanks Kube. My upholstery guy says he can buy and install the twist fasteners, so that’s what we will do. Sid
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2022, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,214
‘40 convertible top kit
After searching for the last few months I finally found an upholsterer to install the top kit I bought from Cartouche for my ‘40 convertible coupe. I checked with him today, and he had found that...
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