Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2024, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Water in oil after sat 2 years
My ‘37 had the same problem after sitting for over 2 years.
It was the core plugs in the pan rail.
Was told by a local old timer to use pre WWII copper wheat pennies as replacements, he said...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2024, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,174
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-28-2024, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,190
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2024, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 776
Kudos to Deuce_Roadster
Been a few months since I’ve posted.
I’ve been enjoying my ‘37 Model 79 since I got it back on the road last spring.
But a couple weeks ago I went out to start the old gal after sitting for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2023, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 488
Re: Source for Hand Brake Bands?
Good catch!
After you posted I looked deeper into the bibles notes, and I agree, the 2620 is just the lining I think.
My bands have 20 holes/rivets per shoe/band assembly. But the bible...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2023, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,339
Re: June 6 1944 Normandy
I was there exactly 5 years ago.
My kids all pitched in and paid for my trip as my 60 birthday present.
It’s impossible to stand on the beaches and not be overcome by emotion when you try to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-07-2023, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 488
Source for Hand Brake Bands?
My ‘37 Model 79 needs new hand brake bands. I’ve got 2 complete brake sets (pairs) but all 4 are in need of being relined or replaced.
Looking at Model 51’s book I see a part number of 51-2609,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2023, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,500
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2023, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,500
Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
The "younger" sibling is actually my Grandpas '66 F100 that he bought new. I learned to drive in it picking up hay bales from the field...the summer I was 9 years old...1966.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2023, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,500
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2023, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,500
7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
I joined Ford Barn in October 2015. That’s the day I brought my ‘37 truck project home. My first post was of the truck and what was correct and what was not.
I immediately got lots of positive...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2023, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 672
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2023, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 672
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2023, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 672
1937 Model 79 Truck Speedometer Cable?
I can't seem to verify anywhere whether or not the speedometer cable for a regular pickup will work for my 131.5 in wheelbase Model 79.
I don't have the old cable to use as a guide for length so...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-19-2023, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,346
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2023, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,346
Restoring an oil bath air filter
I have 2 different air filter setups for my truck, the stock unit that fits on the carburetor, and the heavy duty service unit that bolts to a bracket on the head.
I’m not sure which I’m gonna...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2023, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 951
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2023, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 951
Re: Where do these go?
Ahhhh...so that's the tool for peening the rivets.
I wondered how I was supposed to mushroom the hollow part.
Where does a guy acquire the tool?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2023, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 951
Where do these go?
1937 Truck, hood bumpers.
I know the triangle pieces go on the lower corners of the hood. But where do the radiused ones go?
On the cowl in the recessed areas…or?
This stuff was all...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2023, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 827
Re: My ‘37 Model 79 Truck lives again!
Another day of gains…got all the front sheet metal installed, mechanical brakes adjusted, fluids all up to snuff and the bed aligned and adjusted for final location.
It starts, runs, drives and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2023, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 827
My ‘37 Model 79 Truck lives again!
This has been a 6 year project.
Trying to keep it as close to original as possible mechanically.
Not gonna paint it, but sound deadened and sealed the cab as much as possible from the engine...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2023, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,382
Found my Holy Grail
Well actually 2…
I’ve been searching the swap meets, forums, eBay etc for several years looking for the stainless trim that goes to the hand crank hole on my ‘37 Model 79. My grille is really nice...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2023, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,135
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2023, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,135
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2023, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,135
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