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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Japanese parts book,

That would be logical. We got the Canadian cars here in NZ by virtue of being a Commonwealth country where Japan doesn't have that tie.

GB
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-15-2021, 10:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 729
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Anyone used Irontite block sealer in a Flathead?

Personally I would follow the steps as suggested. I've used it in my engine and left it circulating for a while it was not a good idea as the water went "gluggy". Even after I drained and replaced...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-09-2021, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 381
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Windshield glass removal 39 coupe

Go over to Irontrap Garage on youtube. They have just put up installing glass in a 39 windshield.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD3WwsA8Ea4&t=28s

GB
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-08-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,070
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Painted silos

Pretty cool beats all that "rap gangster" crap that, local municiples try to pass off as art to brighten up the place (and the illegal stuff).

GB
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-07-2021, 09:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,598
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Black single stage paint.

In the days of the old fountain pen "blue black" was the nicest hue of ink too.

GB
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-07-2021, 03:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 974
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Off topic

Dock pilferage has been going on for year in just about every port in the world.

GB
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-07-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 496
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Trunk mat 41 convertible

I second this. I found them by accident when restoring my 48. Great people to deal with.

GB
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-06-2021, 12:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 974
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Off topic

Old Army Indians are worth a bomb now.

GB
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-04-2021, 03:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,024
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Throttle return spring and baling wire

Universal fix it all product here in New Zealand, this is what we would call a "number 8 job". Number 8 is the wire used on farm fences down here at the "ass end of the world". Even city folks like...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-04-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 974
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Off topic

Yes I remember we had a Holden HQ (GM Australia) police car that had a noise inside that would roll back and forth on bends. Car was in the end torn apart by the Police mechanic to find some wag on...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-04-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 660
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Whirring noise .. from I don’t know where

Holy moly.... imagine the Doc using this on you it would give you a "heart issue" rather than diagnose one.

GB
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-04-2021, 01:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,638
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Did I finally find a GEM?

who cares!..... a bloody nice looking car regardless. I'd give my left "tenticle" for it! You lucky dog. I'd love to see some more pics.

GB
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-31-2020, 03:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 592
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Mart's 2020 Roundup part 2 Happy New Year!

Or as Manfred Man said "Ha Ha said the Clown"

GB
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,124
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Canadian 1946-1948 Mercury 114

Ralph you mentioned the "cheviacs" . We got the Pontiac Laurentian which had a Chevy dash and a 283 donk.

GB
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,124
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Canadian 1946-1948 Mercury 114

Yes Ralph like you Canadians us kiwis and Aussies were luckier than our Yank brothers as we got to keep the Flatty v8 another year too. We also got the Canadian aluminum intakes on our C59A engines...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-30-2020, 02:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 592
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Mart's 2020 Roundup part 2 Happy New Year!

Mart Happy New Year to you and your family and keep them coming as watching your you-tube post on Saturday morning NZ time is my "church".

Stay safe from that new strain (or any of it)

Regards...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-27-2020, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 588
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Water pumps

Got Drakes on mine since 2013 nil issues.

GB
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-26-2020, 03:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,542
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Looked at this old truck today. Someone save her

always had a soft spot for Jailbars ( trucks not the local lock-up), since I was a kid and seeing one used as the local fire engine.

GB
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-26-2020, 03:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 927
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: bent axle

Geez Brian glad to hear you are OK..that old Ford can be fixed but you could have been broke for good. Take care mate 2021 should be kinder to you.

GB
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-24-2020, 06:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,552
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: What to check on a 46 Mercury

Nice car I like these "baby Mercs" out of Canada, something a bit different, a ford in "sunday best".

GB
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-18-2020, 01:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 972
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: What flathead would you most likely encounter in space?

Recon them was "clingons" in that there truck bed.

GB
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-12-2020, 08:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,257
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: Bolt remover socket

I've got one of these sets of sockets to deal with rounded off bolts. You should be able to get these at any hardware store. Looks expensive but that because this is in NZ bucks.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-11-2020, 01:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,364
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: A forgotten in plain site 1936 Model 51

Welcome to the Barn Scav, from New Zealand (at the ass end or the world). Good to see interest in the "big trucks".

GB
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-04-2020, 11:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 838
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: 1934 standard roadster?

Ditto for me and I'm a "fatty" 46 -48 guy and know those cars inside out. Very interesting about the Battery openings, a mate of mine had a 33 4 door hotrod years ago and I remember we built and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-01-2020, 03:07 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 34,060
Posted By Graeme / New Zealand
Re: 1936 Truck restoration

Love it!......and nice job too. The "long term pain" pays of when the job is done doesn't it? Been there done that.

GB
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