Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2014, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,189
Re: Stolen car recovered
I'm sure NADA classic price guide does show a Mustang high value of 32K, the writer added the bit about value to add intrest to the story I imagine. I don't think he met to imply this Mustang was...
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Forum: Early V8
11-07-2013, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 946
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Forum: Early V8
11-05-2013, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 946
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2013, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,179
Re: 39 door window help?
Thanks for the help. I hadn't looked at the regulars that close, didn't start messing with these till after my body guy had the regulators installed. He had taken the pins out to get the glass in....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-30-2013, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,179
39 door window help?
Hey, I'm putting the door windows in my 39 Coupe today. New glass, all new felts, ect. Original regulators but they have been cleaned/ lubed and appear to be in good condition. Can't seem to get them...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-22-2012, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,129
Re: Who do you like for rechroming
I had a bad experiance with Denver, not only the chrome wasn't the best they've ruined a couple pieces. FWIW I've been using Electroplating of El Paso the last few years and been very happy, good...
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Forum: Early V8
12-19-2012, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 0
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40 x-member needed
Just picked up a 40 and it was hot rodded in the early 60's with the typical at the time hacked out x-member in the frame. I need the two sections that make up the x. I don't need the center cradle....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2012, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,546
Re: Enclosed Trailer Dimensions
My trailer is a 24X8. So happens I picked up my new 40 PU project a couple weeks ago and snapped this pic. As you can see 8' is plenty wide enough and a 20' leanth would be fine as I had 4' in front...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2012, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,857
Re: 1932-3 Pickup Cab Question
I'm mounting a cab off a big truck (had the 4) onto the regular 32 frame and the blocks appear to work. Cab looks level and hood/ grill all fit. I assume this is what your saying, I can use these...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2011, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 23,797
Re: Drakes 40 coupe old vs new?
Umm, yes. My 40 doesn't have any rust and doesn't need nor ever had a panel replaced. Of course I jumped on it when I found it, ones like mine are rare indeed, even here in the desert. I use to think...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2011, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,937
Re: Need a little help on paint prep/filler?
Scuff the dp up with some sandpaper (I use 80 grit) and go right over it any plastic filler. The polyester spot filler would work well on rust pits.
I've never seen any repro panels that didn't...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2011, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,261
Re: kinda new guy, looking for thoughts/ opinions
Here's the pic you wanted. All stock except a 2" dropped axle, stock spring, mild add ons to a 59AB motor. Easily put back to bone stock if/when I want to.
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FWIW the running gear/ drivetrain...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2011, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,292
Re: T-A or Early V-8 preference poll
I like and drive both an A and a 39 Tudor and building a 40 Tudor right now. I like them all but if I had to choose one I'd have to go with the latter. Being 6'4" tall I just fit so much better in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2011, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,261
Re: kinda new guy, looking for thoughts/ opinions
Klicker, I know how you feel, and I'll go against what the majority are saying here. I have built a 39 Deluxe Tudor and building a 40 Standard Tudor right now.Both are too nice to turn into a street...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2011, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 27,944
Re: Which welding works best for panels?
I've never had a problem with bondo going over silacon bronze done with a tig. Can't state it as fact but it's my understanding it's the flux used in "brazing" that caused the problems with the bondo...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2011, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 27,944
Re: Which welding works best for panels?
I used the smallest tip I had ( I think it was a 0) and if it was real welding rod I used 1/16. Most the time in those days I used bailing wire, about the same size maybe slightly smaller then 1/16....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2011, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,742
Re: New Project! '53 Mercury Monterey 2dr. Hardtop
I've cut up and customized many a car as a professional custom car builder for the last 30+ years and today I just can't do it to a nice original car that is all there, something tell me they just...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2011, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,135
Re: what color is it.
Those computers scan the paint and give an "approximate" match. Up to the paint store (or the painter) to tint that to get an exact match and yes, I think that's a dying art. Back in the 70's I was a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2011, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,891
Re: Has my flathead been rebuilt???
I'd bet it has a Ford crank in it since it has a rebuilders tag unless the rebuilder used a Mercury block to start with. Only a hot rodder or someone trying to get more performance would swap a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2011, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 27,944
Re: Which welding works best for panels?
FWIW I'll chime in with my 30+ years rebuilding these old cars professionally.
I hammerweld everything I can even if it means cutting out the inner panels for access and welding them back afterward....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2011, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,725
Re: 40 cowl vent
I'm not much help in making yours fit better but for what it's worth I just put mine in last week with the Drake seal and mine closes perfect. Makes me think maybe it's not the seal causing the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2011, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,228
Re: 1949 F2 Pickup
Like said every state has their own rules but if the truck is original you sould be able to find the original vin. I'd highly recomend trying to regester it to the original vin. FWIW here in NM it's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2011, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,066
Re: Edelbrock 94 carbs
Our local speed shop now has them in stock, I gotta admit I thought they look good.
The ones I looked at did have extended shafts on the left side. No dissrespect Uncle Max but it does seem there...
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Forum: Early V8
01-06-2011, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,304
40 Ford rt ashtray door needed
What you get when you buy a car in boxes. I'm missing the right side ashtray door assy. It is the slide up door style like the left one in the picture. Any barners have an extra for sale or know of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2010, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,680
Re: Do you research your cars ownership?
I always try to get the history if I can, I don't know why, really. Not like it makes a big differance today.
Trying to get a title on a 39 Standard 60 hp Tudor. Found a name on some old paperwork...
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