Forum: Model-A
08-09-2021, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 585
Gordon Smith compressor
I have a Gordon Smith Model A Ford compressor for sale. Engine has 190 hours on a complete rebuild. Runs really well, will fill the air tank from 0 psi to 120 psi and cycle down in 35 seconds. Tank...
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Forum: Early V8
08-09-2021, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 295
1946 G six
I have a 1946 G six that I removed from a 1/2 ton pickup. The engine is seized. Will sell all or will part out. Parts can be shipped, but the engine must be picked up at my shop in north central...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2021, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 807
Re: Columbia axle in 1934 1 1/2 ton truck
GB, According to the article that Fred linked, this axle was made available in '35, so they all would have been full floating. This would have been a kit from Columbia like the ones for the car...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2021, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 807
Columbia axle in 1934 1 1/2 ton truck
Here are a couple of photos of a truck Columbia axle that I saw at Petit Jean Arkansas show in June 1989. I have never seen another one like it. I didn't even know at the time that they exist. I...
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Forum: Early V8
12-19-2020, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 865
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2020, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,459
Re: In defense of 6 cylinders
My Mom and Dad had a '52 station wagon with a 215 six and 3 speed overdrive when I was a kid. I wish I had the car today. Dad scrapped it when they bought a new Ranch Wagon in '66 with a 390.
Mark
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-02-2020, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,510
Re: Info on this truck transmission
I believe that would be from a '39-'47 3/4-1 ton truck. The integral half bell would place it before '48. The rear foot would be correct for a 1 1/2-2 ton truck, but they would have a parking brake...
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Forum: Early V8
11-30-2020, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 865
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-25-2020, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,717
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-23-2020, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,717
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Forum: The Test Forum
11-21-2020, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,973
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Forum: Early V8
11-21-2020, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 865
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-19-2020, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,717
Re: Gordon & Smith compressor questions
TerryO, Thank you for your reply. AS best as I can tell from the facebook link that redmodelt posted, my compressor was a Smith factory built compressor with the '28-'29 Model A cowl. When I bought...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-19-2020, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,717
Re: Gordon & Smith compressor questions
redmodelt, Thank you for the link to the Smith Motor Compressor facebook page, very interesting. It will be very helpful in determining the value of my compressor. After reading their facebook page I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-19-2020, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,717
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Forum: The Test Forum
11-19-2020, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,973
Re: Photo Test
Thank you Mercman. How do I enlarge the photos like you did with mine?
Thanks, Mark
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-18-2020, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,717
Gordon & Smith compressor questions Photos Added
I have a running Gordon & Smith Model A compressor that I am thinking about selling, but I have no idea what the value would be. The engine has 190 hours since a complete rebuild about 25 years ago....
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Forum: The Test Forum
11-17-2020, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,973
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Forum: Early V8
11-17-2020, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 865
81C-13468 RH stake bed tail light bracket
I have one 81C-13468 RH tali light bracket for sale. This is a reproduction that I welded from steel components. It is a mirror image of the 77-13468-B LH bracket and is appropriate for 1938-1952 1...
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Forum: The Test Forum
11-17-2020, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,973
Photo Test
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=447755&stc=1&d=1605650570
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2018, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,885
Re: ‘51 8RT in ‘47 coupe
I installed a 8BA engine with 8RT water pumps and oil pan in my '47 Fordor years ago. I didn't have any clearance issues with the pan, everything fit like it belonged in there. My pan would have been...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2017, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,954
Re: Ford F3 Rear Axle and Brakes
The frames were widened on the 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks in '76 or '77 to about 37" from the SAE standard of 34". I believe the track width was widened in '73, hence the recommendation for the Dana 60...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2017, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 8,097
Re: Ancient History
While I would have to agree that dual circuit power disc brakes are a definite improvement, I will have to be the lone ranger and say that I would gladly take points or Ford Dura Spark ignition and a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2017, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,520
Re: 52 F1 king pin play
I have sleeved a number of bigger truck and school bus axles. Sleeveing would be the most expensive route to go. I would personally use oversize pins or another axle, sleeve as a last resort.
Mark
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-09-2017, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,520
Re: 52 F1 king pin play
If the kingpins are loose in the axle, the only three choices you have are, replacing the axle, having the axle bushed and rebored for standard pins, or oversize pins if the axle will clean up. The...
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