Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2021, 03:46 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-19-2021, 04:33 PM
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Re: Wheels (rims?) For my 1952 Mercury
I'd go with Wheel Smith in Corona, CA before Wheel Vintiques based on some of the reviews I've read. But you can make your own decision.
https://thewheelsmith.net/
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2021, 10:08 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2021, 08:42 PM
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Re: Period correct fire extingusher
Install it next to the trunk for display per your initial thoughts and get a modern ABC rated extinguisher in case you need it. Install somewhere you can get to it easily and relax knowing you have...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-16-2021, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: 37 Replacement seats
Maybe if you included at least your general area someone might have a suggestion for another shop that is more in your price range. When I had the stock seat upholstered in my '39 p/u using flat...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2021, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: 1932 ford pickup GVWR.
32FordNut:
Your p/u is exempt from weight fees in CA as noted above. Even if it wasn't the DMV would need a certified weight slip to determine weight fees not the manufacturers GVW rating. When I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2021, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 40
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Re: Australian 1940-1941 Ford Open Cab Pick-Ups
The photo is of a 3/4 ton flatbed and it appears from the photos to be a factory one based on the rear fenders that have a notch in them to accommodate the flatbed supports. And as such the front...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-13-2021, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2021, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,453
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-12-2021, 01:16 PM
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-11-2021, 03:19 PM
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Re: 57 speedometer
I recently bought a NOS Stewart Warner speedo for my '54 Ranch Wagon from Speedometer Service in Colorado Springs, Co
https://www.speedoservice.com/
Rusty went through it before shipping it to me...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2021, 10:21 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2021, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 49
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 49
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Re: What is this truck?
Never knew the actual term for the one piece ring type wheels. Always referred to any 2 piece rim as a split rim (with the exception of widow makers) Either way they are both a PITA to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-09-2021, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 26
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2021, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 49
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2021, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 49
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2021, 11:08 AM
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Re: 1936 pickup cab corner question
Just saw a thread that Bitchen Products in AZ is now offering lower door skins for COE's. Seems like there is more of a market for cab corners than COE door skins. But then what do I know.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-08-2021, 11:03 AM
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Re: Anyone know this guy
All Poodles are canines. Not all are dogs, some are bitches. At least per the AKC definition.:cool: Now back to the regularly scheduled flathead programing.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-06-2021, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-06-2021, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: 54 ford rear yoke
If you can't find one locally or Mac Van Pelt doesn't have the one you need you could try Bill Thomas Enterprises in San Bernardino, CA. He is all things rear end related. He did the re-gearing on a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2021, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 17
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Re: 53’ 239 Flathead Water Pump Mounts
Looks exactly like the 8ba with Merc OCM pumps that I have in my '39 p/u. I'm no expert on Merc's but at one point I had an early Merc that had wide belts and used more of a square spacer instead of...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-05-2021, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 14
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Re: wiper motor question
You can find Newport Engineering units on the auction site that includes free shipping. There are 2 different units listed for 1955 Fords, one with the stock radio and another without.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2021, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Initial start on new engine
Prime the oil system before starting. Many methods. Years ago when starting a new build 289 I borrowed a pre oiler that the machinist who built the engine made from an old pressure brake bleader....
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