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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-03-2021, 10:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,505
Posted By grumppyoldman
Re: Saying good by

Thanks for the flowers guy's I ain't going anywhere just yet. Already missing the car meets, but that's life. Good luck to everyone. Al
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-29-2021, 01:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,483
Posted By grumppyoldman
Saying good bye

Just wanted to say good bye to a bunch of good guy's that have helped me with my 55 project. I sold it last week, my old body needs some repairs done to it and can no longer take care of my cars....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-29-2021, 01:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,505
Posted By grumppyoldman
Saying good by

I want to let you guy's know it's been a pleasure swapping information over the last few years. I don't know any of you personally' but I feel like I do. You all treated me with respect and helped me...
Forum: Late V8 07-26-2021, 05:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,016
Posted By grumppyoldman
Forum: Late V8 07-24-2021, 04:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,016
Posted By grumppyoldman
Re: 55 Ford Fairlane town Sedan

Price lowered to $21,000, health reason.
Forum: Late V8 06-19-2021, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 725
Posted By grumppyoldman
Re: Power Seat Switch

Found one!!!
Forum: Late V8 06-18-2021, 11:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,016
Posted By grumppyoldman
55 Ford Fairlane town Sedan

This is a frame off restomod, came from Arizona. Has a strong 302ci, 76 year model Mustang engine with a C4 trans. Edelbrock Performer intake with Weber carb. Pertronic II electronic distributor,...
Forum: Late V8 06-18-2021, 10:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 725
Posted By grumppyoldman
Power Seat Switch

Want to buy a 4 way power seat switch for a 55 Fairlane any out there?
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-27-2021, 10:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,905
Posted By grumppyoldman
Re: Wire Wheel Tires with Radisl tires

I have True Spoke wheels on my 55 Fairlane, had a valve stem break off from age. Took it to a local tire shop to have it fixed, this guy has bee in the tire business for years and knows his...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 765
Posted By grumppyoldman
41 Ford Business Coupe

I'm not sure if I got the information correct in the swap and for sale section, but my 41 was SOLD yesterday. Thanks for all the help you Barners gave me in getting it on the road. Al
Forum: Early V8 04-16-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,284
Posted By grumppyoldman
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-28-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 761
Posted By grumppyoldman
Re: Electric Wiper switch to replace 1941 Pickup original switch

I used the switch that came with my 2 speed wiper kit. I used the antena hole for the switch, it's handy and fills the hole. Al
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-24-2021, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,553
Posted By grumppyoldman
Re: Drivers door latch

Thanks got-er-done. Al
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-17-2021, 03:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,553
Posted By grumppyoldman
Re: Drivers door latch

Got it fixed, dropped the latch down and moved it inward, now it stay closed and back edge lines up perfect.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-07-2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 40,753
Posted By grumppyoldman
Re: WHO Is the Oldest Early V8 Forum Member?

I've passed the 83 mark and beginning to feel it. Still have my 2 cars, but this weather has me grounded.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-17-2021, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,553
Posted By grumppyoldman
Re: Drivers door latch

Thanks for the info. as soon as the weather clears up I'll check it out. Al
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-12-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,553
Posted By grumppyoldman
Drivers door latch

Drivers door latch won't hold door closed, just pulls back open. What causes this problem, it's on a 55 Fairlane.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-12-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,552
Posted By grumppyoldman
Failing health

I'm having some health problems BPPV (Vertigo} which keeps me from getting around and doing my car thing. Seems like turning 83 was the turning point, spent 4 days in hospital thinking I had a...
Forum: Early V8 02-05-2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,284
Posted By grumppyoldman
Re: 41 Ford Business Coupe for sale

Dropped price to 17.500 health problem force me to lower price. It's a great car.
Forum: Early V8 02-05-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,284
Posted By grumppyoldman
Re: 41 Ford Business Coupe for sale

Have dropped price to 17.500. it hurts but health forces me to take a loss. Al
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-12-2020, 02:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,663
Posted By grumppyoldman
Re: Pertronix Coil

I have a Pertronic Flame Thrower dist. on my 55 with a 302 engine. The pickup module went out and I called them and thec. helped me solve the problem, very knowdegable. Sent me a new pickup coil, no...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-19-2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,124
Posted By grumppyoldman
Re: '41 won't crank when hot

I was having the same problem your having, mine turned out to be the connections on the ballast resistor. I cleaned them and made sure they were tight. The resistor is located under the dash to the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-05-2020, 06:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,621
Posted By grumppyoldman
Re: Drive shaft balance?

I would replace the center shaft bearing while you have it apart if you are concerned it might vibrate. Al
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-05-2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,817
Posted By grumppyoldman
Re: 32 front wheel shimmy

Mine was caused by improper toe-in, everything had been re-built and new tires. Proper toe-in fixed it 1/16'" did the trick. Al
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-05-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,602
Posted By grumppyoldman
Re: 1941 ford sedan vacum wiper motor and control

Unless you are going for an all original car, install a 2 speed electric. After buying a NOS Trico motor and still not having a good wiper system, I replaced mine with one from Mac's works great and...
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