Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2021, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 4
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40 transmission removal while on a 4 post lift?
I have come to the conclusion I have to remove the tranny from my 40. I have done it before with jack stands on my garage floor. However,I now own a 4 post lift and think it is feasible to do it on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2020, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 849
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2020, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,764
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-16-2020, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 2,819
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-11-2020, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 347
Views: 36,182
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-09-2020, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 537
Hard to Down Shift 3rd to 2nd
I have a 38 top loader trans in my 40 Coupe. It was rebuilt by Van Pelt a couple years ago. Less that 2000 miles on it since being rebuilt. Double detent shift tower. This car is well taken and not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2020, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,223
Re: ZDDP oil additive
STP in the blue bottle, has it on the label. I what I use. 8 ba with early heads in a 40, and a French block in a 34. Easy to find, problem solved.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2020, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 758
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-01-2020, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 710
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2020, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 746
Re: Foil balls for clearance
Learned this from a Bonneville racer. Try using a small marble size ball of Bondo. Let set and harden. Slice the pancake in half, the cross section is your exact clearance. I’ve done it a few times.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2020, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,667
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2020, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,667
Two Piece Oil Pans? When were they made?
I have searched but cannot find any reference to the 2 piece oil pan. I am looking for a 2 piece oil pan, one that will let me remove the flywheel without dropping the oil pan. What year car or truck...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-20-2019, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 864
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-14-2019, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,341
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2019, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,090
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-04-2018, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,943
Re: Safety Hubs or Clips
I have MT Welding backing plates and the Speedway clips do not fit. The bolt spacing on the wheel cylinders is different. A rough measurement … the original wheel cylinder bolt spacing is 1...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-03-2018, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 930
Re: French block
Ditto on Mart.... Put mine together and hadn’t weld the oil breather shut. Knew right away I had a problem. I ground a small amount of the block where the oil vent meets the block and welded the pan...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-08-2018, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,117
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2018, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,395
Re: Oil again
STP in the blue bottle, says it right on the front label.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2018, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,074
Re: Monarch hubcaps
They used to appear on eBay. I think Vintique reproduced them for a while .
I think there is a set on eBay now.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2018, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,074
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2018, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 984
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2018, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 253
Views: 40,997
Re: Rare '40 convertible restoration project
You make it sound so easy!!!! But how do you get the round bend at the top and bottom of the frame rail. These were pressed by Ford on huge presses, this is the area that's not often duplicated by...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2018, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,413
Total Timing How do you measure it?
I am confused as what constitutes total timing. I have read places that all that counts is the initial and mechanical added together equals "Total Advance". That the vacuum advance is not figured...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2018, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 253
Views: 40,997
Re: Rare '40 convertible restoration project
Kube, Beautiful work! My question is in regards to the frame vs the body. I have tinkered with replacing sheet metal panels over the years, but it escapes me on how you would restore 10 guage steel...
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