Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2018, 12:07 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2018, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 17
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Time to rebuild flathead
I've got a 1937 Ford 1/2 ton stake/platform that is original mechanically with the exception of the 24 stud engine; 38-42, with '37 commercial intake and 81A 'A' heads, mechanical brakes, 6 volt,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-30-2017, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 2
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Ford Truck "Yard Art"
Here's a few finds while out and about. '37 stake in Big Bear, CA and '38-'39? in Heber, CA (El Centro)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-30-2017, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 196
Views: 54,796
Re: 1936 Truck restoration
Very nice truck! A suggestion for tires that I put on my '37 stake last year. 6.50 - 16LT from Specialty Tires of America http://www.stausaonline.com/ (Made in the USA). STA Super Transport LT Bias...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2017, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 675
Oil leak
Oil pan is leaking excessively from cotter pin and a seam along the housing. I've attached a few pictures to review. Any suggestions short of having to pull the engine/trans?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2016, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 241
Views: 61,731
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-23-2016, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 374
Views: 195,783
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2016, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,244
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-29-2016, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,244
Re: 37 Helmet Distributor noise
The leather pad has come off; no where in sight. Guess its time to remove the distributor to find. Fortunately I can drop by C&G in the morning for a replacement. I was referring to the oil...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-28-2016, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 5
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37 Helmet Distributor noise
Recently, the distributor has developed an intermittent 'screeching noise'. The noise occurs at start up, then goes away; push the throttle and the noise is back. It's also intermittent while...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-02-2016, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,865
Re: tires
Keep in mind, the tires that Coker and Summit sell are made in Mexico; many marked on the sidewall 'Made in Mexico, too include Spanish. Specialty Tires of America manufactures 100% of thier tires...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-10-2015, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 15,276
Re: 6 volt optima battery
I just replaced my acid battery with an Optima AGM and enclosed in a battery disguise box purchased from Woody's Custom Shop www.woodyscustomshop.com The box comes with white caps; removed them and...
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Forum: Early V8
12-09-2014, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 0
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2013, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,138
Re: Seeking information on this intake manifold
If I'm correct from what I'm reading, the engine is a '38 24 stud or newer, so obviously not the original engine. The intake is not correct for the 24 stud engine, but is correct for 37 truck with 21...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2013, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Seeking information on this intake manifold
Here's another pic of the engine. This is a 37 truck with 24 stud heads; casting letter "A". Note change to fuel pump w/glass bowl. I don't know if this is the original flathead; not sure if 24 stud...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-25-2013, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,138
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-14-2013, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,041
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2011, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,662
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2010, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 18,916
Re: 35,36 pickups
Here's a picture of my '37 Stake.....
http://prjperformance.com/gallery2/main.php/d/19072-2/37Truck.jpg
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2010, 04:11 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,618
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