Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2021, 08:33 PM
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How to fix a dome light switch
Hope someone can use this. It's not beautiful but it's hidden. This dome light has the toggle built right in but the switch part of the mechanism was gone. Bought a micro slide switch, filed the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2021, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 886
Re: Wood top ribs question
On a 36/5 window is there chicken wire on across the wood ribs also? My car came with no roof just the wood slats. How wide and how long would it be? To attach the ant wire I assume the center wire...
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Forum: Early V8
02-28-2021, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 590
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 236
Views: 13,001
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 236
Views: 13,001
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2021, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 236
Views: 13,001
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Forum: Early V8
02-24-2021, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 590
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-21-2021, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 718
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Forum: Early V8
02-21-2021, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 590
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2021, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 718
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2021, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 718
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Forum: Early V8
02-18-2021, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 590
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Forum: Early V8
02-12-2021, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 590
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Forum: Early V8
02-05-2021, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 590
36 passenger grill
Bought a reproduction but found an original to use. Paid $500US selling for $400US plus freight. Can't upload pictures so email me at jpwrightfarm@gmail.com
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2021, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,142
Sound deadning
Has anyone used Acoustishield and what do you think of it? Is there anything else out there that would look like the original material? I don't mind cutting to fit if I can find it. Thanks in advance.
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Forum: Early V8
01-09-2021, 08:34 PM
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1936 right horn and bracket
Looking for the second horn and bracket to fit right hand side on a 36 -5 window. Can email jpwrightfarm@gmail.com
John
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2020, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 512
Re: Head Gasket for 21 stud
I have aluminum heads and never thought about the reaction with copper. Why would you use grease on the composite. Never found a need on any motors we have already done.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2020, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 512
Head Gasket for 21 stud
In your wise fordbarn opinion which is better copper or graphtite?
I have used graphtite gaskets on heavy duty diesels with good success but never copper on anything.
Love fordbarn keep up the good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2020, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 497
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2020, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 497
Head bolt sealant
What have you guys found to be the best sealant for the head bolts to block on a 21 stud. I tried thread sealant paste but it didn't work. Thx and Happy New Year
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2020, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 337
36 Transmition bearings
Just wondering if anyone has used a sealed bearing for the input shaft and not used the wick seal? I would think the oil drain hole would have to be sealed. Stay safe and healthy.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-11-2018, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,534
What gas do i use
With our modern rotten poor gas is it better to use regular or premium? We have no ethanol in our premium. It will be used in a stock 1936 5 window with a rebuilt engine, built for unleaded. It will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2017, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 645
36 temp gauge
Does anyone know where I can get this temp gauge repaired or rebuilt. Or any other ideas are welcome. I am trying to keep everything as original as possible. Big thanks in advance.343172
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2017, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 471
36-5 window rad mount
A big thank-you to all who post. I haven't had much to add as everything I have needed is in the archives. My question through is which hole In the frame do you use to mount the rad on my 36-5...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2016, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 969
37-40 brake drums & steering column tool
Love the forums. I have been reading them for a couple of years and have got a lot of useful info from them. Would anyone have pictures or diagram with measurements of the 37-40 front brake drums. I...
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