Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-25-2024, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 834
Re: Hot running ~ Maybe?
Thanks guys: to answer the questions (and I should have addressed them up front - mea culpa!) Puller fan, air flowing front to rear through the radiator; t-stat new (and tested before install);...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-24-2024, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 834
Hot running ~ Maybe?
OK, first: please don’t shoot the off~topic question! I have a 1994 Vortec motor (converted to carburetor) with a 700r4 transmission, all mounted in a 1953 Willys Wagon. The radiator is from a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2024, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,473
Re: Still sober
Thank you for posting, my dear friend ~ and congratulations! When I retired from the Drug Court, we had over 550 graduates, clean and sober: I constantly used you and Ol’ Ron’s stories as positive...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2024, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,009
Re: Kudos to Mac VanPelt (And Shelly!)
Thank you, Seth: I’ve been just lurking since I sold the ‘47 Pickup ~ thought that I had a solid lead on a ‘36 3-Window, but that fell through. Meantime, I’ve returned to my roots with several...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2024, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,009
Kudos to Mac VanPelt (And Shelly!)
Most of us know that Mac and Shelly hosted and presented a transmission rebuild workshop previously ~ and said workshop was well received and appreciated by those in attendance. Those stellar...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2023, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 897
Re: Recognition well deserved...
Margretha and I were (and are) proud, honored and blessed to have served. Even prouder of those who recognize and step up to serve today ~ absolutely not easy!
Marcus Ellis, CW4, Military...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-25-2022, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,880
Re: Wheel identification
My ‘68 Mustang GT Convertible has those, except the center cap has GT markings. The wheels were originally Silver, but I did not like the chrome trim rings, silver wheels and chrome center cap, so I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-03-2022, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,476
Re: A truck so nice, I had to own it twice.
Some of you will remember Shelly (now Van Pelt), former owner of Fordbarn. Circumstances conspired for me to purchase her 1929 Closed Cab Pickup (named Clyde) and 1931 Slantwindow (named Abigail...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2022, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 860
Electrical Wiring
First, a disclaimer: I have no relationship whatsoever with this company, and no first hand knowledge of the quality of their product. That said, I stumbled across classiccarwiring.com and what...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2022, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,423
Happy birthday, america !!
As we celebrate this day, each in our own way, please pause to reflect on the many, many blessings bestowed upon our great country by our Creator.
Yes, there are issues; however none should be...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-24-2022, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,618
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2022, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,786
Re: Happy 60 Anniversary to Lawson & Joyce Cox
Dearest Lawson & Joyce: Congratulations are certainly in order, and are so rendered! Margretha and I send our very best; you’ve set the bar high, but we are faithfully following with 40 last...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-30-2022, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 505
Re: Charlotte NC April 7-10
Fast Fredy: In addition to the fair itself there will be a car corral with a zillion cars for sale; the AACA and Other clubs will be there; only a few blocks away is the Mustang Owners Museum as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2022, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,069
Re: cut-away V8 story
Thanks, Mike! I’ve often wondered about the “backstory” of this piece of wonderful history. As my Aussie friends say, Good on ya, Mate!”
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2022, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,143
A Plea for Safety
All: installing an outside drain on one of my outbuildings, trusty aluminum ladder with no apparent issues. Standing on the fourth rung of an 8-rung ladder, the unit suddenly “scissored” and I fell...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2022, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,025
Re: Still sober
Dear Craig ~ Thank you for your annual testimonial! You never know when your message hits home and recovery begins. Even though I’m now retired from the Drug Court, our success rate continues (with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2022, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,681
Re: Flathead Ted orders
Billybob57: Not to hijack the thread, but my wife makes custom calendars as Christmas gifts, showcasing my modest collection as well as that of the recipient. I mailed a calendar to Rooboy (Kenny...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2022, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,681
Re: Flathead Ted orders
Billybob57: Not to hijack the thread, but my wife makes custom calendars as Christmas gifts, showcasing my modest collection as well as that of the recipient. I mailed a calendar to Rooboy (Kenny...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2022, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 836
Re: Transmission theory 101
CAS3 ~ You may already be aware, but may I suggest you get to know Mike at Kaiser~Willys: Mike is my go~to guy for all things Jeep related. I had 8 Willys at one time, now have downsized to just a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2022, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,909
Re: Look What Followed Me Home
Thank you, Synchro909; a hole in my education has now been filled! I had Ted’s floaters on my ‘31 Slantwindow with cast drums all around and loved them, but never gave consideration to your (and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2022, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,909
Re: Look What Followed Me Home
Beautiful, Bob; however, a serious question: is it safe to install cast iron drums on the front without placing them on the rears, as well? Not doubting you, just curious.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2022, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 10,847
Re: we did it... our first Model A...
Tom ~ an outstanding choice! As for your name: my wife is Margretha (obviously German heritage); and for location, we worked for four years in Bad Krauznach and lived in Wallhausen ~ not far from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2022, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,299
Re: Ready for Work.
Tony ~ Many congratulations! I am sure that Jack will miss your expertise, but we EV8’rs will surely reap the benefits of your extensive knowledge. Just be aware that your list of “projects” will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2021, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,220
Re: Happy 90th Birthday Lawson Cox
Well, well, Lawson the Elder! You surprised yourself and did make it to four score and ten!! Many happy returns of the day, Dear Friend ~ now you can start planning for that 100th Birthday!!
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-18-2021, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,738
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