Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-05-2023, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,016
Re: 50 f2 rims
I wonder if the oe ordered the truck with F3 rear end. As far as I know it has always had a 14" rear end. Back in the late 50's the only 17" tires you could easily get were recaps. That's when we...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2023, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,016
50 f2 rims
I have had a 50 F2 pickup since 1963 (third owner) that has 17" widow maker rims. I want to replace the rim with a one piece rim and reuse the original center plate. This would allow me to keep the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2021, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 701
40 deluxe speedo problem
The needle on my 40 deluxe speedometer is laying horizontal and not up on the 0 mark. Is there a needle stop? if so where is it so I can get the needle in correct spot. I haven't removed the needle...
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Forum: Early V8
01-03-2021, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 368
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2020, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 937
fender splash shields
I have a 50 F2 Truck. I saw a pair of front fender splash shields on Ebay which made me check my truck. I have owned it from 1963 and I don't have any on mine. Did they have them originally? they fit...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-23-2020, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 757
f2 truck bed
Is there someone making bed parts for an express bed for a 50 F2. This bed is 54" wide and 96.05", rounded stake pockets and embossed bed sides. Also need a spare carrier.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2020, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,007
40 rear motor mount
My 40 coupe is missing the frame section for the rear motor mount, will a section from a different year fit? I think I know where there is a 48 sedan frame that has the frame piece i can get. i...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2020, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 929
Re: hot ignition switch
I took the switch apart and sanded the bakelite on a piece of sandpaper laying on a piece of glass. This way i knew it would be flat. I did the same with the three prong part. After putting it back...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2020, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 929
hot ignition switch
When I flip the lever to start on my Ignition switch on my 40 the switch enclosure gets hot. Almost to hot to touch. Is this normal? I took it apart and it looked OK. Is there a fix? Is there a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2020, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,135
Re: 40 deluxe seats
The book I referred to was "the 1940 Ford book". Sound like the front seat is correct but the rear is not. Should the rear have a carpet kick on the lower front on the rear seat? Thanks
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2020, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 9,459
Re: Now it's junk from Carpenter!
I bought hinges from Mac's are they were terrible. They were tight and when I tried to free them up two of the arms came off. They were formed wrong and when I checked the hole sizes I discovered the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-25-2020, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,135
40 deluxe seats
I need some advice on the seat covers for my 40 deluxe. The front seat only has two sets of ribs sewn in but the Ford book says there should be three. I assume the third set is in the bottom seat...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2020, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,361
Re: 1940 hand grab
Thanks to all. Fortunately I have the oval slot head shoulder bolt it takes
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2020, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,361
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-17-2020, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,361
1940 hand grab
Which side?
My 40 deluxe had one hand grab and I believe it was on the drivers side. If it were installed on the passenger side it would cover the light switch for the courtesy lamps. Both sides...
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Forum: Early V8
08-08-2019, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 865
woodgrain plate
Would like to find a Grain-it plate to do my 40 Ford Deluxe. Could buy new but thought someone may have one they have used and no longer needed. If you have one let me know what you would take for...
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Forum: Early V8
06-19-2019, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 712
wanted 40 left arm rest
I am looking for a 1940 FORD driver side arm rest. any condition. If you have one for sale please contact me
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2019, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,274
Re: 40 sedan rear tray
I figured it out! After I finished the new fiberglass rear tray I checked to see if the rear window frame was going to fit. After installing the window frame it became apparent that the frame would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2019, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,274
Re: 40 sedan rear tray
Was there a welt around the back edge where the head liner meets the package tray? I have seen pictures of this on the coupes. I can see how the cloth covering could extend down under the back seat...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2019, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,274
40 sedan rear tray
Is the rear tray on a 40 sedan held in place or does it just lay in place. The rear seat back would hold it in I guess but I think something should hold it down. The formed tray was junk so I made...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2019, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,390
labaron bonny
I just received a notice that Labaron is closed and filed chapter 7. The bad news is that they charged me for a headliner and door panels they said were ready to ship. That was 3 weeks ago. The good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2019, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,028
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2019, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,177
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2019, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,177
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2019, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,177
1940 wiper tower
I would like to have my wiper tower replated but I don't know how to remove the shaft from the tower. Is there a set screw. I can't see anything in there The repops are unavailable at this time and...
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