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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-10-2022, 10:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,378
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: Just my takle on vintage tires

Charlie, where are you buying the American Classic tires. ?
I need a set of wide white radials 215/75/R15 for my 49 Ford F-1. Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-28-2022, 11:02 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,902
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: Eastern National Meet - Franklin Tenn. June 1-4 2022

I’m going Friday with grandson Red Pond 2. I will be leaving my 3 at home though and riding modern with him.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-17-2022, 11:09 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 19,661
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: 1932 BB Dump

Well I am Grandpa to Redpond2. I am a preservationist, Owner of Fords from T to Pinto, and a 61 year Model A owner. I was so pleased with his interest in this truck, and in its preservation. It is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-06-2018, 08:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,224
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: F-1 steering wheel

I filled a few cracks with epoxy then painted with PPG single stage Concept urethane. It has held up well for more than 15 years
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-06-2018, 08:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,540
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: I Have a Lift!!

I finally bought a Greg Smith 4 post lift 2 years ago. it’s wonderful. I’m sorry I waited so long. I wanted a drive on lift to accommodate Model A and Ts and other vehicles that require getting on...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-13-2018, 10:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,051
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: 51 F2 Engine Options

I'll join the 6 boosters. Mine has a 6, on purchase I planned to swap to a 239. I decided to drive it and see. The 6 is great. Doesn't crack, overheat or vapor lock, and always starts. I have had no...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-10-2018, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,561
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: 48 f1 Trans for a 34 will it work ?

I have a nice 39 truck 3 speed I'd sell, $250. Bowling Green KY.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-10-2018, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,615
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: Best deal for 1948-1950 F1 bed

Remember there is a difference between 48-49 and 50 beds and rear fenders
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-10-2018, 12:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,521
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: Flywheel ring gear

I think the 6 has a different starter gear as well
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-08-2018, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,226
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: 49 Mercury overdrive transmission assembly question

Wow! That is a real pretty transmission!

To clarify:
I am testing this unit with the overdrive lever in the lockout position, no solenoid attached, shifting cover off, and out of car. I made a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-07-2018, 11:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,472
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: V8 Transmission Gears Photo Thread: When OK to use and when Not To.

I'm using a cluster gear with a small chip in low as a temporary transmission (that has been 10 years in use. It functions normally but sometimes shifting across it you can feel the tic as the slider...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-07-2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,226
Posted By Dick Webber
49 Mercury overdrive transmission assembly question

For years I have been accumulating parts to change my stock 49 Mercury to overdrive.

The completed unit is assembled but with cover off it turns freely in neutral but will only shift into...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-07-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 592
Posted By Dick Webber
49 Mercury overdrive transmission assembly question

For years I have been accumulating parts to change my stock 49 Mercury to overdrive.

The completed unit is assembled but with cover off it turns freely in neutral but will only shift into...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-02-2018, 09:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,891
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: Any difference between 1950 Custom / Deluxe ?

Deluxe models had 16" wheels, 1 sunvisor, no courtesy interior lights, 1 interior light on pull switch on dash, no chrome trim on ends of dash, rubber floor mats, no armrests, black rubber trim...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-09-2017, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 800
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: Update on 50 ford ign. Switch replacement

I think the Mercury switch has a position for accessory and the truck switch does not.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-09-2017, 03:37 AM
Replies: 412
Views: 181,741
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: Please post pictures of 1933-1934's here

Here's my classy Mom with her brand new 1934 Ford. That was when a new car was something to be proud of.

Second picture is the same Ford in an Iowa blizzard 2-21-1937. I'll bet it started and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2017, 10:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 944
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: 49 Mercury clutch

Good advice rotorwrench. Thanks.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2017, 09:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,581
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: 1949 Ford F1 question

9=1949 or 50
H=6 cylinder 226
C=half ton

I had a 4.27 in mine. Got lucky and found a 3.73?from a 56 automatic F-100. Seems to be just right.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-07-2017, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 944
Posted By Dick Webber
49 Mercury clutch

I'm about to convert my stock 49 Mercury to overdrive. The clutch is relatively new, maybe 3,000 miles, and works well, but has slight chatter I think due to my failure to surface the flywheel.
...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2017, 10:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,642
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: 1951 Ford - Not vapor lock- but something going on

On my 49 Mercury I run a 6 volt electric pump just forward of the tank for priming the carburetor. Car takes extended cranking after sitting a week without the pump. It is on a toggle switch that I...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 04-19-2017, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,403
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: differential question

Thrust washers were the first thing to fail in my 23. After many years sitting I only traveled about 500 ft when it broke.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-17-2017, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,214
Posted By Dick Webber
39 Deluxe choke cable

I have a broken choke cable on my 39 Deluxe Tudor. Apparently Ford used cable in the first month or 2 of 39 production, before going back to rods.
I can find any repro part.


Does anyone have...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-07-2017, 11:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,152
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: Overdrive

My first car was a 49 Mercury with overdrive. It was wonderful. I bought a copy of it years ago and finally have all I need to add OD to it. I'm looking forward to it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2017, 11:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,688
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: Anyone Contacted "American Pickers" lately?

I have a friend who has bought 2 nice items featured on the show,so they do sell things. When I visted Nashville it was mostly souvenirs I saw.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-06-2017, 11:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,307
Posted By Dick Webber
Re: Lets Post Photos of Owners With Their Car And Lets Have Some Fun!

56 years ago April 7, 1961 I had a good day. Bought this 1929 Tudor to drive to work. We're both retired now but always a pleasure to drive.
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