Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2018, 11:09 AM
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Views: 968
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2018, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 10,831
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2017, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,680
Re: Stainless steel '36 sedan
I saw one of the missing (Cleveland) cars over 50 years ago when I worked at a Sunoco station on the far east side of Cleveland. It was really bright, but not polished like that one. It drove by the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-06-2017, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,907
Re: 55 Ford car vent window
I have done this with 56 vents. Liberal amount of WD40 (softens up glass tape) will allow you to wiggle the glass out, spray it on new tape to install. WD 40 will evaporate and glass will be tightly...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2017, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,214
Re: I test drove the 32 today Not good
I agree with Gary, had that problem on my roadster going over tar strips that were slightly at angles. Adjusted the toe-in, no more shimmy. Paul Selfe.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2017, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 882
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2017, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 125
Views: 15,671
Re: 84 birthday today
Happy Birthday Ron, It's guys like you that keep us all runnin. Happy Easter. Paul Selfe.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2017, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,412
Re: Removing 8BA oil fill tube
Heat up the tube with a propane torch (it won't need a lot of heat) then melt some candle wax around the base of the pipe. Then tap the top of the pipe all around (as someone else said), it should...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2016, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,103
Re: Transmission question.
I had a new 63 Fairlane hard top with a 260 3 speed, it was either a first that year, or the previous. Paul Selfe.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2016, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,222
Re: tool to remove a pipe plug?
I have a tool about 15 in. long with a 3/8 sq. hole on one end and a 1/2 in. sq. hole on the other. Very sturdy, it belonged to my father who was an old time Ford mechanic. I believe it was used for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2016, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,454
Re: Original EV8 aftermarket chassis parts
It used to be Thompson Products Co., or known around here as Tapco. When I was a kid our next door neighbor worked there. They used to take us to the Tapco summer picnics. Later became Thompson Ramo...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2016, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,535
Re: KR Wilson
I have one like it with the bench mount base. Dad used it to rebuild third members when he was a Ford mechanic. I have used it for cylinder heads, transmissions, anything I needed to index around. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2016, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,898
Re: Halogen bulbs
I installed 12V. Halogens on my 39 std. with new reflectors, relays and clear lenses. When I bought them I was advised to use the clear lenses, as the halogen bulbs don't do well with faceted lenses....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2015, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,425
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-24-2015, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,425
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2015, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 7,509
Re: 50's cars
I got a 96%, 46 of 48. The Merc's stumped me also. Paul Selfe.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2015, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,581
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2015, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,581
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-06-2015, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,581
Re: 8ba flywheel and clutch question
Sounds like you may have a flywheel drilled for a Borg & Beck (Mercury style) pressure plate. A very suitable alternative , and I would think available through Napa etc.. Paul Selfe.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2015, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,577
Re: Broken door latch
TJ, I figured that's what I would do, and it looks like it was done once before (welded pin). Yes, 150 bucks for a pair of (who knows from where made) replacement latches is not what I would like to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2015, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,577
Re: Broken door latch
Terry, The removable (bent tabs) cover is for the handle return spring, I need to replace the spiral spring that holds the door latch closed. You have to remove the latch dog to get at that spring....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2015, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,577
Broken door latch
Went to move the 39 last week, only to discover that the drivers door latch spring was broken. I took it out today, I'm hoping I can repair it (I think I have the spring from an old repair kit) but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2015, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,078
Re: Mystery Stall
Are you still using the original ignition switch? If so, check the connections on the back. I had a similar problem with a loose connection. A little bouncing on the flatbed may have snugged it back...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2015, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 16,626
Re: Ol Ron.......
Happy Birthday (a little late) Ol Ron, Your knowledge is valuable asset to all. Paul Selfe.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2015, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,246
Re: Running board cover adhesive
3M adhesive worked good for me. Make sure you warm them up and check fit before starting. Especially this time of year. Lots of clamps! Paul Selfe.
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