What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

[Talkwrench]

Today I discovered disappointment...

[Mart]

Originally Posted by talkwrench

today i discovered disappointment...

nnnooooo!!!!

[40coe]

I welcomed home a new member of the family. 1942 Cabover Firetruck, was advertised in last month's V8 Times. Was transported from Louisville Kentucky to my home in Washington. It will fit in nicely with my other Cabovers. 1947 rollback, 1942 fuel tanker, 1938 Marmon Harrington tow truck and 1940 101" Stake bed.

[Lawrie]

Man Rob, what are you doing with that trans.
Hows things.
Lawrie

[ndnchf]

It is pretty wet here on the east coast. So it was a good day to stay inside to clean, polish and wax Miss Daisey.

[flatford8]

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Originally Posted by 40coe

I welcomed home a new member of the family. 1942 Cabover Firetruck, was advertised in last month's V8 Times. Was transported from Louisville Kentucky to my home in Washington. It will fit in nicely with my other Cabovers. 1947 rollback, 1942 fuel tanker, 1938 Marmon Harrington tow truck and 1940 101" Stake bed.

You’re definitely doing your part to keep the big trucks alive!!….have you driven the rollback with the 101” on it?……looks top heavy….Mark

[Shoebox]

I got my 276 engine build primed & painted.

[ndnchf]

I wish this forum had a "like" button!

[deuce_roadster]

Put new tires on 34 3w coupe. Replaced unsafe old ones.

[jplutz]

I installed an electric fuel pump on Beulah. JP

[RalphG]

I drove the flathead Merc to a local car show and stopped in town for some photos by an old cafe that is on the demolition list.
https://youtu.be/DW4DVR24oeY

[Talkwrench]

Well Lawrie, guess I have no one else to blame but myself, I drive it like I stole it most of the time and its not uncommon for me to pull 100kph out of second and I think I may of had one or two "hard changes" shall we say.... This might be my last time rebuilding these toploaders I might have to install something else.. As my friend Phil says you know you need a Hemi in it! I did try call you a little while ago, everything going ok?

[ndnchf]

Been working on the '35 Ford's heater, getting ready for cooler weather. Today was a good day to test it out, so I went for a drive around the area. Happy to say it works great - my feet are about medium-well done. Just had to stop for some glamour shots 😉

[Model51]

I finally installed my rebuilt 1935 engine in my 1935 1-1/2 ton truck frame. The cab should be back from the painters soon, so I wanted to get this in before the sheet metal starts arriving. Can't believe it's been 25 years since I got this truck. At least now I'm on the way to getting it done and back on the road.
Now it's on to the exhaust, electrical and and so many other details, but for now I'll sit back, relax and enjoy a big step forward.

[mercman from oz]

Dave, Good to see the engine and transmission back in your 1935 Ford Truck.

[ndnchf]

I restore a lot of Ford generators; model T, A and flathead V8. I'm not a big fan of 12 volt conversions. For most applications a properly restored 6 volt electrical system will work just fine. But I get occasional inquiries about converting a generator to 12 volts. I finally decided to build one and finished it this morning.

I'll have it and other restored generators and refurbished original cutouts at the Hampton Virginia AACA show this Friday and Saturday. If you are there, stop by my table and say hi 😀

[Mart]

Yesterday I took part in the inaugural Throttle Auto Races with the VHRA. I was in my 33. Here's a pic: Note air under rear tire.

[Model51]

I finally got a good 1932-1939 truck steering wheel out of the mold. It's been a long process but finally a good wheel. Now to remove the flashing and do some polishing, then perhaps make a few more.

[ndnchf]

I just finished restoring a 1936 Flathead generator with a refurbished original Ford cutout. Trying to get stocked up for Hershey!
Steve

[Mart]

Originally Posted by Model51

I finally got a good 1932-1939 truck steering wheel out of the mold. It's been a long process but finally a good wheel. Now to remove the flashing and do some polishing, then perhaps make a few more.

That's incredibly impressive.