Forum: Early V8
03-08-2024, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 66
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-08-2024, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,039
Re: '55 Ford car headlight swtich
Had the same experience on my 56 T bird. Just wasn't in the "mood" before, but finally snapped in!!
Congratulations!!! It's been a journey for you!!!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-01-2024, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 2,234
Views: 359,176
Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck
Chris, love the pictures of your maple syrup operation!!! (along with the pictures of your truck and new "lil red"!!) So, guessing this year's season runs from around 15 February to St. Patrick's...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-26-2024, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,681
Re: Correct fuel sending unit found for 1956
I replaced the fuel tank on my '56 T Bird and got the Carpenter sending unit. For what ever reason, I could never get it to register correctly on my stock fuel gauge...maybe installer error in...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-12-2024, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,039
Re: '55 Ford car headlight swtich
Had the same problem with a new switch and my original knob/rod on my '56. Finally got it to "catch and release" after I sprayed WD 40 in the switch. (this is a T Bird and the short in the light for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2024, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,716
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-02-2024, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,056
Re: "lil red" 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente
Chris, I can't believe the progress you've made!!! If I've got the time line right, you picked up this beauty in early January, so basically you've done all these "restoration" things in a little...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-29-2024, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 643
Re: Is this too late?
Yes, thanks for finding that!! What an amazing amount of detail!!! Wonder what that car could be worth and guessing that starting the engine would not be a good idea!!!!!!:eek:
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-29-2024, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,056
Re: "lil red" 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente
Congratulations, Chris!!! She's a beauty and you and Cheryl are in for some great times!!!
Love everything about that car, right down to the classic PA licence plate!!
Well done!!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2024, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 357
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-11-2024, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 13,893
Re: Brakes - Wives Tales & Misconceptions
I know this series goes back to mid-2022 and is about disc conversions and it's really definitive...thank you.
When I first got my '56 T Bird about a year ago, the stock booster brakes worked...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-31-2023, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,733
Re: Two post,four post
My issue is that at 80, I can still crawl under the car....problem for me now is getting back out!!:D About 6 years ago a bought a four post Quality lift and I love it!! Recently since I got the '56...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-26-2023, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,627
Re: adding electric fuel pump
I got a Painless Performance one on Amazon. A little pricey, but I figured it beat the alternative!! You can test the continuity prior to installation by shaking it. (I didn't have a wrecking yard...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-03-2023, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,478
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2023, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 499
Re: Replacing Distributor Cap 47 V8
Have wondered the same thing about the "rabbit ears"!! Guessing maybe they thought is was more waterproof??? I, too, went with the original for future judging, but sorely miss the crab approach...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-01-2023, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,082
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-28-2023, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 849
Re: 1940 Ford big boy seat base
Terry, welcome to the Ford Barn!! At the risk of jumping to a conclusion here, I'm not sure this is the best venue for the information you're looking for in putting your project together. Given the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-06-2023, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 110
Views: 8,045
Re: Troubleshooting Transmission '47 pickup
Gary, I'm probably finished with my transmission rebuilding projects. If you can use a copy of Mac VP's book, send me a PM for your mailing address and I'll send it to you it off to you with my...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-17-2023, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 522
Re: Torque Wrenches
One way to check is to borrow one from a friend whose wrench might be newer than yours....and assuming a quality brand... and do a side by side test??:rolleyes:
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2023, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 923
Re: Plasma Cutter Recomendations
Am a big fan of Made in the USA, too. Have a Miller stick welder and a Lincoln mig. Love them both!! My neighbor does some decorative metal work and bought the HF plasma cutter. Works well for...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-04-2023, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 492
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-24-2023, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,488
Re: Flathead one piece front oil seal
Had success with the stainless redi sleeve on both of the 59AB's I rebuilt. No leaks in either after lots of miles!! Really like the one piece front seal.:)
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2023, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
Re: Value
The old adage still holds true, " Value is determined by a willing buyer and a willing seller"!
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-21-2023, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 766
Re: Charging voltage
Tom, your voltage regulator is adjustable. Might try that before spending for a new regulator....although it may come to that!!:)
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
09-20-2023, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 766
Re: Charging voltage
Tom, think something in the 7.2v. range would be what you'd expect on your Optima. Maybe also check your voltage regulator??
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