Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2025, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 27,800
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2024, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,906
Re: Charlie NY is back in the shop
That's good news to hear Charlie's eye surgery went well and that he is back working in his shop. I think Charlie is able to get on this website and read posted messages, but can't message anyone or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-21-2024, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 712
Re: Merry Christmas
This is great news. Are you now a member of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-20-2024, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,653
Re: Ol Ron is OK
Thank you for the update on 'Ol Ron. I don't come here that much myself anymore, but when I do I didn't see him posting, so I've been wondering how he was doing, and I'm very happy to hear he is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-02-2024, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,920
Re: Cotter pin in oil pan
Pretty cool to see this old post come to the top again. I recall working on my first early Ford V-8 at 14 or 15 years old and wondering why in hell would someone have put a cotter pin in an oil drain...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-03-2024, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,675
Re: Charlie N.Y.
bttt..... added a ps note to my original post here with picture of Charlie and Alice, since some ppl were wondering about the origin of this photo. Charlie called me about a week before Alice's...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2024, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,288
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2024, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,459
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2024, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,773
Re: 6.00 x 16 tire swap information needed
If you are referring to stock '36 hubcaps, the smaller diameter stainless steel center can be popped off the larger diameter part of the main hubcap by "carefully" drilling a small hole in the inside...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2024, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,288
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-02-2024, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 7,344
Re: from Charlie Schwendler AKA Charlie NY
Charlie, so sorry to tune in here a few days late and hear this sad news of Alice's passing.... may she rest in peace!
My prayers are with Alice, you and your family during these most difficult...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-20-2024, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,675
Re: Charlie N.Y.
Picture requested by Charlie547219
PS... I took this picture of Charlie and Alice, I believe it was ~ 2017 at a swap meet in Ohio that I just happened to find out about the day I picked up my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2024, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,434
Re: info
I'm so sorry to hear this about Alice. I met them years ago at Hershey when we vended near each other. They are both terrific people and I so miss having Charlie's presence here on Fordbarn. Sending...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-13-2024, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,650
Re: 37 Flathead Distributor bolt pattern
AB1935, also note that the 4th hole in your '37 distributors cast flange on the housing, was provided by FOMOCO when that same distributor is used in another application that does not apply to your...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2024, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,003
Re: 1935 front motor mount
That's another option if you don't want your engine and engine compartment to appear too be an original '35. The '37 to '48 stock type water pumps will work fine and will actually give you better...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2024, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,562
Re: Brake stud repair tool
Thanks Bob, good info. I've removed a lot of swagged studs to separate hubs and drums, but have never but a set together by swagging new studs in place.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-22-2024, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,003
Re: 1935 front motor mount
The '37 engine is basically a drop in and bolt up conversion in an original unmodified '35 Ford, "IF" you use block off plates where the '37 water pumps mounted, '35 front engine mounts/coolent...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2024, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,708
Re: Set of 4 shocks and arms need info
Kimeccles, I think those shock bodies could be of value to someone trying to do a correct restoration. Someone like Andy Falandes in Massachusetts,who rebuilds these type of shocks would be one of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,634
Re: What is this tool for?
To me, they look like tools that would/could have been made for compression of components for some type of assembly or disassembly operation.
However, it's difficult for me to imagine their actual...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-31-2024, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,643
Re: 34 3w
Beautifull car Lawrie. I didn't know that you and Carol owned a '34 3window coupe.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-15-2024, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,917
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2023, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,949
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-16-2023, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,279
Re: corn head grease
I've been using John Deere Corn Head Grease in my '35 Fords since 2013. Steering box, universal joint, and occasionally I'll pump a "slight amount" into the water pump fittings to keep a thin film of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2023, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,644
Re: Moonshine Festival
PLooks like it's coming back to life again. I stopped going after they stopped allowing the moonshine vehicles to park around the courthouse, and the old circle dirt track cars to park along the road...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-16-2023, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 15,824
Re: Torque Tube Seal
I'm curious as to why you would not want to remove the torque tube. I would think if you are planning to install a Columbia Rear it would be to your advantage to also check the universal joint for...
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