Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
Yesterday, 09:23 AM
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Re: Puttin a key in the drivers door
I think your parts problem revolves around the fact that the passenger door locks were below the handle; while the truck locks were above the handle.
You would need the pieces from a R/H passenger...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-18-2024, 12:47 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-17-2024, 08:35 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2024, 11:29 PM
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Re: 33 Fordoor windshield removal
Unhook the regulator either by removing the the two screws or driving out the pin. Take out the header panel and remove the two screws from each hinge then lift the bottom edge outward and the frame...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-15-2024, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,358
Re: Model B Ford 4 cylinder identification
Rear mounts can easily be added to the '32 rear mount plate or as DavidG mentioned a '33-'34 rear mount plate which has mount tabs can be used instead.
Setting it up with a clutch would prove more...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-14-2024, 11:04 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-13-2024, 04:29 PM
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Re: 1934 Fordor roof
Last '33 we did the compressed paper was 80% gone so we removed the rest of it, then drilled the rivets and removed the thin metal channel that held the paper. It was in good shape so we had it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2024, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 53
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Re: Hot rod steering box
Here's a picture of a F-100 box we put in a '32 that may help give you an idea of where it would live.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-10-2024, 11:13 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-09-2024, 05:38 AM
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Views: 2,265
Re: Hot rod steering box
Looks like the F-100 box in your picture has had the output shaft cut square to fit a Model A pitman arm along with most of the flange cut away.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 06:30 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 06:25 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 07:25 AM
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Re: sagging drivers door -1936 ford tudorsedan
Check the door gap on the A pillar, if it is uneven bend the hinges to correct.
If it is even, something else has sagged and you probably will need to shim the body to bring the back of the door...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-03-2024, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 634
Re: 1936 driver side door latch
Maybe a little clearer picture. The arrow points to the original ears that retain the spring. Many times these ears break off when spread to replace a broken spring. The piece that Deuce posted is a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-26-2024, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Brake drum question
They do and at a better price than Eklers; but curious about where they come
from (Argentina?) and if they more accurately machined than the ones that
were available previously.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2024, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 653
Re: Parking brake disassembly
Slide the handle off the pawl/mount, push the rod into the lever from the bottom, press the little pin that is now accessible out of the button, pull the rod and ratchet out of the lever, and finally...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 06:48 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 06:42 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-16-2024, 08:40 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2024, 09:51 PM
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Re: Directionals switch
From what you described; the power from the flasher isn't getting to the switch or there is a problem inside the switch.
I would remove it from the column, take it apart, and check the wire as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Oil Pressure Sender... 6v & 12v
Put a T in the engine and mount both senders then all the gauges would be operational, although a mechanical aftermarket would be preferable.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-12-2024, 01:21 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: V8 Rear Axle Width
While you could probably find a machinist that could shorten the stock tapered axles; it might not be so easy in this day and age.
You may be better off to switch to removable axles like Hot Rod...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2024, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 610
Re: V8 Rear Axle Width
The number you need the seller to provide is:
"wheel mount surface to wheel mount surface"
Armed with that number, you can determine how it will fit your project.
If you had a picture to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Tiny ends heavy axles
@rotorwrench Some DIY guys can do nice axles.
There is another dago axle on the deuce in the background; an old chrome one to boot.
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