Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2020, 07:50 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-10-2020, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 5
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Strange Noise
Trying to chase down an under hood slapping metal sound while driving my '40. Months ago started with a ticking sound. Now it's loud slapping metal when accelerating up a grade. Tempo slows near the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-08-2020, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 586
Re: '40 Radio Problem
As Forty Niner & Kens36 reference to "Ralph the Radio Guy", This guy repaired my radio and several other things all at reasonable cost. I too highly recomend him. Located in Bartlett, Ill. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-20-2020, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 586
'40 Radio Problem
'40 Philco plays weak on only one station. Discovered that momentarily touching antenna to ground with a 1.5 test light produces full volume on 6 stations for 8 minutes, then dies back.Same way in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2020, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,918
Re: Preserving Patina
Penetrol has probably been around for 50 years. Main purpose is as an additive to make oil base paint flow out better. Great stuff.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2020, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,121
Re: New clutch advice
Just out of curiosity, what are the symptoms that you are changing out the clutch? Just changed my '40 clutch which was very smooth operating, no chatter and the flywheel was fine. Pulled the rear...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2020, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 691
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-14-2020, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 456
Clutch Wear
When a clutch facing wears, does the pedal free play diminish? The '40 sedan I acquired had 0 pedal free play. Set it at about 1 1/4" then noticed clutch engaged immediately leaving the floor. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-08-2019, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 439
Radio Static
Can somebody tell me how to get the ignition static out of my '40 sedan Philco radio? I've installed .5mfd suppressors on the distributor, regulator, oil sender, under dash power terminal block and...
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Forum: Early V8
11-05-2019, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 206
1947-48 Mercury Clock
Serviced , Driver quality no rust good running clock. Plus shipping. Pictures at hawkridge@tds.net
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-03-2019, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 421
Seat Springs
1940 coupes, convertibles and sedan front seat bottom frames differ, but are the bare springs all the same? And how are they attached to those frames?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2019, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 566
Re: 1940 Antenna
Regret that I didn't take a hard look at the antenna installation when I changed out the headliner. Outwardly appears as an original. With the mirror removed, there appears a 1/2" threaded tube...
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Forum: Early V8
08-31-2019, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 230
1947-48 Mercury Clock by Borg
Fresh serviced clock in really nice shape. Keeps good time. Sell for service cost only plus shipping. Pictures via Email. Carl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2019, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 566
Re: 1940 Antenna
Can understand a rubber grommet being at the roof sheet metal, but what about where it attaches to the windshield frame with a tightening nut? Carl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2019, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 566
1940 Antenna
Does the through the roof antenna have any provision for keeping it ungrounded as it passes through the windshield frame? A test light shows mine to be grounded. Radio still plays. Carl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2019, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 621
Clutch Wear
In my recently acquired '40, the clutch pedal has very little free play and needs to be depressed almost to the floor to shift gears. Operates with no chatter. Does this indicate that the disc...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2019, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 549
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2019, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 443
Re: Oil pressure sending unit
You don't need to know the thread size as all of the vendors offerings will fit your car. Only choice is 50 or 80 pounds.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2019, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 351
Re: Quarter Window Seal
I recently installed rear quarter window seals in my '40 Deluxe 4 door from Carpenter. Also did the rear windows. Happy with both.
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Forum: Early V8
02-17-2019, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 515
Sway Bar
Need a 1940 Deluxe sway bar. Carl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-05-2018, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,862
Re: Brighter 6v bulbs for early fords
Sacramento Vintage Ford sells a Super Brite Bulb, 14/50CP for tail lights that I have used on three Fords to date. Part# 06143-6SB under 32-48 catagory. They're 6V used up through 1955.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2018, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 0
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Jim Smith
Does anybody know the status of Jim Smith of Smiths Classic Car Clocks of Denver, Co? Unable to contact him via email or phone since Aug. 19th. Has an extensive presence on the internet. Carl
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2018, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 400
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2018, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,127
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2018, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 519
1940 Ford Radio settings
How are the five preselect stations set. Is that selector button that rotates the dial suppose to pop out after each push or be manually pulled out? With each selection, does the frequency dial move...
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