Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2019, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,596
Re: Advice on replacing floor
Probably spot welded.
You can plug weld to mimic the spot welding the factory did.
No one will ever know the difference.
First step is to get access to a garage, compressor, welding equipment,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-19-2019, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,905
Re: Say it isn't so !
The Motor Trend Chanel is a disaster. Pretty much gutted all that was watchable on the old Velocity channel when MT took over.
They spend what seems to be most of the hour advertising their...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-12-2019, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,823
Re: Falcon
Sheet metal parts for the 64-65 Falcons are gradually coming on the market, but quality rear quarters aren’t here yet...Dyanacorn makes front fenders, hoods, doors, core supports, full floor pans,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-12-2019, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,696
Re: 1979 F350 4x4
Ditch the electric fans and find a mechanical fan from a big block Ford truck engine.
Electric fans are fine for an econobox, but the small electric motors they employ aren’t adequate to deliver...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2018, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,502
Re: T5 behind a 6 cylinder?
I’d be more concerned with the braking system if you plan on driving 80 mph on the freeway on a regular basis.
Like a previous poster said, if you aren’t comfortable driving 60 on the expressway...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-14-2017, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,384
Re: Kidde Fire Extinguisher
My wife called the 1-800 number and got through on the second try.
We now will have 10 replacement fire extinguishers arriving in 10 days to two weeks, as well as instructions on what to do with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-17-2017, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 8,112
Re: Ancient History
I remember my dad heating water in a teakettle and pouring the hot water on the cylinder head of the family’s 53 Customline four door with a a flathead.
That would have probably been in about 55...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-11-2017, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,063
Re: 36 pickup windshield seal
I bought glass and a reproduction frame from Mac's a few years ago.
The glass didn't fit the frame.
My local national chain windshield installer agreed to cut a new windshield and install it in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-30-2017, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,100
Re: 1936 Ford Pickup
I ended up buying a reproduction frame after years of fruitless searches for a decent used frame.
I got it from Mac's, before the takeover.
I also bought a glass kit from there, but it didn't...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-28-2011, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,324
Re: Coupe ???
I'm in Houghton-Hancock. PM me if you need help. I've got a trailer and winch!
Alan
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2011, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,554
Re: 1936 truck door drawings
btt
I also would like some info re assembling the window regulator for a 36 truck. I can't seem to get my windows to go forward to sit in the front channel.
I seem to remember that the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2011, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,665
Re: It's Done - 37 Ford Pickup Stake Bed
My grandpa had one like that on his farm in Upper Michigan. Used it around the farm until the early 50's when the rear end locked up.
It was dragged to the haybarn where it sat for many years. ...
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