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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-03-2023, 09:35 AM
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Views: 596
Posted By 42fred
Re: Dash knob replacement

The 1941 Ford Special dash knobs are gray but have an ivory appearance to them. The hood release knob and gear shift knob are the same color. You would need to use a strong glue to hold them on like...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-24-2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,757
Posted By 42fred
Re: 1941 super deluxe production number

The 1941 Ford could have a Mercury engine as the Mercury engine was an approved option in 1941. If the Mercury engine was installed at the factory into a Ford vehicle the Mercury serial number would...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2019, 01:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,652
Posted By 42fred
Re: ‘42 Staff Car restoration questions

Ford built about 10,000 1942 similar to Special Fordor Sedans which were produced on contract as U.S. Army staff cars at the end of civilian production in February of 1942. These were hybrid models,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-01-2017, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,840
Posted By 42fred
Re: Ford Dealership

Thank you to everyone who has responded to my question. It looks like G.E. McKay Ford dealership was located in Pomona. I still wonder if they had a second dealership in Claremont? Fred
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-30-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,840
Posted By 42fred
Re: Ford Dealership

Thanks Tom I knew that Ponoma and Claremont were near Los Angeles. I am hoping someone from that area remembers just were it was located or if they had two dealerships. I did try google with no luck....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-29-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,840
Posted By 42fred
Ford Dealership

My 1942 Ford coupe had service done at G.E.MaKay Ford-Mercury-Lincoln Ponoma and Claremont in 1950 when the car had 10,000 miles. Does anyone know where this dealership was located? City, Town and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-08-2017, 10:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,320
Posted By 42fred
Re: 1940 p/u rims

1940-1942 Ford rims are 4 inches wide and 1946-1948 Ford rims are 4.5 inches wide. Fred Killian
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-12-2017, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,314
Posted By 42fred
Re: What year is this handle?

Looks like a 1942-1946 Ford Station Wagon outside door handle to me.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-03-2016, 07:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,960
Posted By 42fred
Re: 46-48 ford or merc coupe fender question

1942 Ford Deluxe do not have stainless steel fender trim. Only the Ford Super Deluxe has the stainless steel fender trim.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-02-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,084
Posted By 42fred
Re: Bumper interchangeability

1940-1941 bumpers are not interchangeable the 1941 Ford body is wider then the 1940 body. They may look the same but they are different. You will have to rechrome your 1941 bumpers. Fred
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-19-2016, 09:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,960
Posted By 42fred
Re: 46-48 ford or merc coupe fender question

It is a 1942 Deluxe front fender.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-17-2016, 08:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,960
Posted By 42fred
Re: 46-48 ford or merc coupe fender question

It is 1942 Ford Deluxe front fender as it had no fender trim. Fred
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-01-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,530
Posted By 42fred
Re: Starter Button Color??

My three 1941 Ford parts books show the part number for a 1941 Commercial vehicle to be 11C-11500. The plastic button is black and the bezel is chrome.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-19-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 941
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-02-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,188
Posted By 42fred
Re: 1942 Ford Convertible

Jim, Thank you so much for I just checked that same manual this afternoon and found just what I was looking for. So again thank you to all of you that responded to this question and please everyone...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-02-2016, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,188
Posted By 42fred
Re: 1942 Ford Convertible

Thanks but that did not help as the 1942 Ford has 2 electric motors not Hydro-electric motors. However the top frames are the same for 1942-1948. I also looked in the 1941-1948 Service Bulletins no...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-01-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,188
Posted By 42fred
1942 Ford Convertible

I have never owned a 1942-1948 Ford Convertible. I am hoping that someone out there can help me out. How do you adjust the Convertible top mechanism. At present I have to close the top by hand. As...
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