Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2023, 09:05 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2023, 09:21 PM
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1936 coupe ignition cylinder
I am rebuilding my steering lock and ignition switch and am having trouble finding a new cylinder and key, everybody seems to be out of stock. Its listed as a 48-3686, to fit late 1935-48.
Does...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2022, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 596
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2022, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 596
1936 5 window coupe glass sizes
I have seen some wonderful archive drawings provided by Don Rogers and wondered if there may any available for 1936 5 window coupe door, quarter wind and rear windup windows?
I have a good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-10-2022, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 876
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2022, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 815
Re: Mac's Speed EFI
Link computers are used extensively on race cars & Graeme at Macs is doing a lot of flathead & banger engine work.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2022, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,837
Re: windshield crank mechanism ID
The English ford pilot is the same as a 36, but with an extension, on the winder, from memory it is plain like the photo and can be unscrewed.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2021, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,130
Re: 1935-36 headlight differences
Hi Randy,
That's a real piece of history you have there, I have seen a few cars with this type of kit.
I think you are right about the 36 bezels, I have been looking at options and I can get...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-16-2021, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: 1935-36 headlight differences
Hi Randy,
I have a Bob Drake reflector kit, but apparently they don't focus well, so the sealed beam route seems better.
I am interested in what your kit is like, the conversion has to look good,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2021, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: 1935-36 headlight differences
They would take a bit of finding now, I guess. Some guys are putting sealed beams behind original fluted lenses, but that does not seem a good thing to me.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2021, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 10
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1935-36 headlight differences
From previous posts I understand that headlight bucket for 1935 & 36 passenger cars and some pickups are the same apart from mounting studs, so then the diameter where the glass retaining ring fits...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2020, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,503
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2019, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,264
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2019, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,264
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-18-2019, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,264
36 door hinge screws
I was intending to put a shopping list together for various special fastenings I will need for my 5 window coupe fro Roy Nacewicz, but sadly with his passing, this won't be happening.
Is there...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2019, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: 1936 coupe/ sedan rear body mounts
That is great, thank you, it confirms that the better block that I have is still very squashed ant it looks as if the block should stick out of the channel by about 1/8"
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2019, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,298
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-03-2019, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,298
1936 coupe/ sedan rear body mounts
Under the trunk floor is a channel cross member that bolts to the chassis at each end. I have the squashed remains of 2 wooden blocks, that are meant to fit between the channel and the chassis.
Can...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2019, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 1
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36 door latches
I have a 36 5 window coupe and am looking at replacing the door latches, do 37-39 latches interchange? the look very similar and I know that the striker plates are the same.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-08-2015, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,083
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-16-2015, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,122
Re: Nice Kiwi '33 coupe
Certificate of vehicle registration = ownership papers, it can be put on hold so you don't pay annual licence fee. Otherwise you have to start a whole new title, which can be a problem.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2014, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2014, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 14,807
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-26-2011, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,268
Re: '36 Ford Rocker Panel Installation
Go to Steve at Mcpherson Autos, top quality, perfect reproduction, good to deal with. I think $395 a pair that goes from firewall to top of rear axle.
EMS just have a realy raw pressing that is a...
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