Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2023, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: 35-36 windshield regulator oddity
I just replaced the windshield frame and glass on my '36 5 window. It also has the small hole crank assembly. Not sure if it's an original piece, but the threaded hole in the body where it mounts...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2023, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 929
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2023, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,824
Re: electic pump
If you are member of the Early Ford V8 Club
there's a nice article in the May/June V8 Times magazine that addresses this.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-07-2023, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,343
Re: Stromberg 97
Thanks..... pretty much what I expected. What kind of baffles me is how they can use the Stromberg 97 and Speedway 9Super7 names in their listings. Didn't the "new" Stromberg Co register the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-06-2023, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,343
Stromberg 97
Before I fall victim to a scam, what am I missing here:
If I go online to say Speedway a new Stromberg 97 is $500+
If I go on eBay and search Stromberg 97 there are lots of them listed as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2023, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,334
Re: brake lines
I already had a decent double flaring tool, but after purchasing a tubing straightener, the copper/nickel tubing, the flare nuts, bending the lines etc. My opinion is the pre-bent 1939 brake line...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2023, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 692
Re: Rear brake hose 91A -2078
Sadly that is the world today.
I grew up taking things apart, learning what made them tick and enjoying every experience.
I'm sure there are lots of you that can still find a 1/2 inch or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2023, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 558
Re: ‘35 to Hydraulic brake conversion question
For what it's worth, I recently purchased new brake shoes from ThirdGen. There was a note included with the shoes (sorry I didn't save it) that said if the drums wouldn't go on it was acceptable to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2023, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,726
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2023, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 692
Re: Rear brake hose 91A -2078
I managed a parts store for 26 years. Most every parts manufacture has an "illustrated" catalog or in the back of their "Master" catalog,they will have a section that lists parts by dimensions etc. ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2023, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 785
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2023, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 785
6.00 16 Tires
I know this has been posted before, but what is the latest best deal for 4 wide whitewall tires
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2023, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 8,031
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2023, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,053
Re: Hydraulic brake line routing
Ok, 2 clamps per side and the parking brake cable guide.
I'm assuming the V in the rubber cable guide goes up against the bottom of the radius rod and the cable goes through the slot. The cable...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2023, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,053
Re: Hydraulic brake line routing
Thanks again 19Fordy. In your picture #3, is that the center torque tube bearing just in front of the 4X4? If so, I think that's the first time I have actually seen the bearing. It's bigger than...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2023, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,053
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2023, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,053
Hydraulic brake line routing
My '36 has hydraulic brakes that were installed before I owned it. Looks like '37 rear axle, radius rods and torque tube, '39 backing plates, shoes, wheel cylinders etc.
When they converted it,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2023, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,400
Rear axle grease fitting
My coupe has a '37 rear axle. There is a grease fitting at the end of each side next to the brake backing plate. What do they lubricate? No passage to the wheel bearing ,so the only thing I can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2023, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 907
Re: '36 Grill Questions
Zeke3.... thanks I see 3 that look nice in the pictures. Online only auction. No shipping offered.
Not sure how that works, how do you get an item you win.... fly to Wisconsin Ha!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-21-2023, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 907
'36 Grill Questions
I've been looking for an original '36 grill that is in restorable condition but haven't located one yet. I'm considering another option.
My car has a repo grill that I believe was made in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2023, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,350
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2023, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,578
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-20-2023, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,350
Re: Restoring an oil bath air filter
Years ago I "restored" a couple of early dry type air cleaners. I had a couple of used ones , One in decent condition the other was completely rusted out inside.
While these are not the oil...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2023, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,578
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Forum: Early V8
03-02-2011, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,682
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