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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-03-2016, 09:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,327
Posted By flatheadman
Re: Car is a floater

Make sure tires are good and all linkages are tight and shocks are up to snuff. When I was a youngster I drove my 57 Custom 300 at speeds up to 100 mph on two lane roads with no problems. They should...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-01-2016, 10:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,460
Posted By flatheadman
Re: 1933/34 coupe cramped interior room

We got six really friendly people in a 36 pickup cab after our high school grad party.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-29-2015, 09:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,545
Posted By flatheadman
Re: power brake

If you use the original MC, you will need to remove the residual check valve. A bigger bore master cylinder will work better also.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-26-2015, 03:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,201
Posted By flatheadman
Re: Hoist id assistance needed...

Saw one something like that was homebuilt. The Garwood on my 39 is a scissors type with the cylinder, pump and control valve in one unit.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-15-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,701
Posted By flatheadman
Re: replacing glass in 1933 standard fordor

Manufacturers went back to laminated glass in the door windows in the last couple of years.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-27-2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,434
Posted By flatheadman
Re: Original Tonner Tool?

One came with my 39 tonner
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-10-2015, 11:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,095
Posted By flatheadman
Re: Fairlane Brakes

Reno Brake in Reno, Nevada does that.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-01-2015, 10:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,594
Posted By flatheadman
Re: Dump thing I did (not Model A)

Spilled cola on my laptop keyboard. It still worked but keys stuck. I turned it upside down and sprayed WD40 on it. Worked another three years.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-31-2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 973
Posted By flatheadman
Re: Air powered grease gun

I think they are rated for 90-120 psi.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-31-2015, 05:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,283
Posted By flatheadman
Re: Power Steering Pump as Hydraulic Source

I've used Ps pumps for other hydraulic purposes. I don't know the flow and pressure but it will operate camper jacks just fine.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-23-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,329
Posted By flatheadman
Re: Help with 7.00X17 tires, Budd wheels, '39 3/4 ton followed me home

The tubes are going to be as hard to find as the tire as the stem is in the center and bent 90 degrees.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-23-2015, 08:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,329
Posted By flatheadman
Re: Help with 7.00X17 tires, Budd wheels, '39 3/4 ton followed me home

I have one just like that with a Wood hydraulic dump bed. Came from central Montana. It is for sale in Northern Nevada.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-13-2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,339
Posted By flatheadman
Re: Problems: Importing Model A to USA

The Lincoln Highway is US 50 and does not hit I80 until Reno. US40(Victory Hiway) follows I80 across Nevada at least.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-30-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,141
Posted By flatheadman
Re: Suicide Knob - anyone still use one ?

Had one on my 46. Broke my thumb when I hit a curb and the wheel spun out of my hand.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-24-2015, 10:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,903
Posted By flatheadman
Re: Lower bearing race in 2 tooth steering

Put the race in the freezer over night will help.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-19-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,633
Posted By flatheadman
Re: Stopping Leaks

Hang a picture of a 6-71 on the wall and you carpet is ruined by morning.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-17-2015, 09:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,640
Posted By flatheadman
Re: Reverse rotation camshaft

Confused. I understood that he was reversing cam rotation with chain drive instead of gear, not engine rotation.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-11-2015, 07:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,489
Posted By flatheadman
Re: Newbie has a question about '57 driveshaft

A good machine shop can build a shaft using your end hardware.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-11-2015, 07:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,931
Posted By flatheadman
Re: Extra Side trim on 1956 Ford Fairlane?

56 Vicky is the most beautiful car ever built. Get rid of the extra side trim and the kangaroo bars.
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 06-25-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,579
Posted By flatheadman
Re: Lowering a T

I've found that a straight ujoint will vibrate more than one with at least 2 degrees of angle. They are designed to run at an angle.
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