The Ford Barn

TomC750 · 04-30-2025, 07:16 PM

Put a mechanical oil pressure gauge on my '41 Merc. She's one year younger than me. A little difficult, but gott'er done. And yes, not as easy as it once was.

slowforty · 05-02-2025, 01:18 PM

Day 11
Took a test ride around the block. No problems. New transmission is a Lot quieter and shifts better, Some STP in the trans seems to have helped.

Thank you for your Support.

Roger

ssffnomad · 05-02-2025, 04:43 PM

Nice Job Sir.
Enjoy

Mart · 05-03-2025, 02:56 AM

Well done Roger. It took a while but I bet you have benefitted from the activity and the car sound like it is happier.

Model51 · 05-03-2025, 07:11 AM

Poured resin copies of the super rare 1935-1937 front tow hooks for big trucks. I borrowed an original set (first I've ever see in person) and then made a silicone mold using them as the pattern.

Just need a bit of flashing clean-up and I'll have a display set. Now I'm thinking of getting a set cast in ductile iron and maybe re-creating the special equipment front license plate holder too.

Zeke3 · 05-03-2025, 02:00 PM

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Dave, great looking parts!

I have been removing the spring shackles on the rear of my 1937 with the KRW removal tool, what a workout.

fordv8j · 05-03-2025, 04:43 PM

This week changed master cyl. and drivers side rear wheel cyl on our 1938 Ford conv.---had the correct puller, tightened real tight, pounded on it, nothing happened; put heat on it, pounded more, still failed; pot a lot more heat on it, got a 8# hammer, finally came off,job completed, not my favorite pass time

ndnchf · 05-07-2025, 02:07 PM

All packed and loaded, ready to head to the Luray pre-war swap meet tomorrow morning. I'm bringung a variety of restored 1932 - 1954 flathead V8 generators, both 6 and 12 volt. If you are there, stop by and say hi!

petehoovie · 05-07-2025, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ndnchf

All packed and loaded, ready to head to the Luray pre-war swap meet tomorrow morning. I'm bringung a variety of restored 1932 - 1954 flathead V8 generators, both 6 and 12 volt. If you are there, stop by and say hi!

Kelly Burns · 05-07-2025, 10:37 PM

Went for a drive!

petehoovie · 05-07-2025, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelly Burns

Went for a drive!

Kelly Burns · 05-08-2025, 07:25 AM

How did you do that? Lol.

slowforty · 05-11-2025, 10:34 AM

Wander out to the garage. Cleaned up the aftermath of the transmission replacement. Put all the stuff needed for a trip around the block. Same stuff is need for any trip. Regardles of the length, One mile or a 100.

Kens 36 · 05-11-2025, 10:43 AM

...or 179 to Springfield. Are you bringing it?

Ken

Mart · 05-11-2025, 11:45 AM

I've been working on my 32 sedan body and paint for the last 6 months. Today I took it out on the road for the first time this year. It started up great! Having a priming fuel pump helps a lot. I also had to start and move my 57 Thunderbird to get the sedan out. That started well as well, so all in all a good result as I achieved what I set out to do.

fordv8j · 05-11-2025, 07:01 PM

Yesterday drove the 38 conv. coupe about 135 miles on tour with a local club

Lawrie · 05-12-2025, 01:26 AM

Set up the new 3.54 ring and pinion in the 34.
One thing is that to get the contact patch nice it needs a .060 shim under the pinion bearing. other wise the contact is way too high, right on the top of the tooth.
so ,after. a days work, I have a nice contact patch and .008 b/lash.
tomorrow I will finish the assy of the rear axle and refit it,
BUT , I. thought I may try with a thinner shim under the pinion ,just to see.
I have all the shim and gaskets written down so I have a datum to return too.
Lawrie

sidevalve8ba · 05-12-2025, 07:05 AM

I finally got around to adjusting my drag link so that my '32 pickup. steers the same amount in both directions now. Sure makes for easier maneuvering in tight spaces. So I took it for a test spin and stopped by a parts house for some items. Then filled up with non-ethanol. I sure enjoy the torque of that 276!

ndnchf · 05-12-2025, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sidevalve8ba

I finally got around to adjusting my drag link so that my '32 pickup steers the same amount in both directions. Sure makes for easier maneuvering in tight spaces. So I took it for a test spin and stopped by a parts house for some items then filled up with non-ethanol. I sure enjoy the torque of that 276!

Do you happen to need a restored 1932 generator? I'm sure you know how rare they are - one year only. Post mount. I have many restored generators available, but only one 1932. $425 plus $29 shipping and insurance to a US address.

petehoovie · 05-12-2025, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndnchf

Do you happen to need a restored 1932 generator? I'm sure you know how rare they are - one year only. Post mount. I have many restored generators available, but only one 1932. $425 plus $29 shipping and insurance to a US address.

The Versa-Vise is a very handy tool...

04-30-2025, 07:16 PM	#341
TomC750 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 305	Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related? Put a mechanical oil pressure gauge on my '41 Merc. She's one year younger than me. A little difficult, but gott'er done. And yes, not as easy as it once was. __________________ TomC750 1949 8NV8 Ford tractor 1930 1 Ton White 1941 Mercury Sedan Coupe

05-02-2025, 01:18 PM	#342
slowforty BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tinley Park Ill Posts: 1,200	Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related? Day 11 Took a test ride around the block. No problems. New transmission is a Lot quieter and shifts better, Some STP in the trans seems to have helped. Thank you for your Support. Roger

05-02-2025, 04:43 PM	#343
ssffnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Upstate N.Y. Posts: 578	Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related? Nice Job Sir. Enjoy

05-03-2025, 02:56 AM	#344
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 9,239	Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related? Well done Roger. It took a while but I bet you have benefitted from the activity and the car sound like it is happier.

05-03-2025, 02:00 PM	#346
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,646	Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Dave, great looking parts! I have been removing the spring shackles on the rear of my 1937 with the KRW removal tool, what a workout.

05-03-2025, 04:43 PM	#347
fordv8j Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 412	Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related? This week changed master cyl. and drivers side rear wheel cyl on our 1938 Ford conv.---had the correct puller, tightened real tight, pounded on it, nothing happened; put heat on it, pounded more, still failed; pot a lot more heat on it, got a 8# hammer, finally came off,job completed, not my favorite pass time

05-08-2025, 07:25 AM	#352
Kelly Burns Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Owensboro, KY Posts: 40	Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related? How did you do that? Lol. __________________ *Kelly Burns*

05-11-2025, 10:34 AM	#353
slowforty BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tinley Park Ill Posts: 1,200	Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related? Wander out to the garage. Cleaned up the aftermath of the transmission replacement. Put all the stuff needed for a trip around the block. Same stuff is need for any trip. Regardles of the length, One mile or a 100.

05-11-2025, 10:43 AM	#354
Kens 36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 571	Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related? ...or 179 to Springfield. Are you bringing it? Ken __________________ https://www.nirgv8.org

05-11-2025, 11:45 AM	#355
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 9,239	Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related? I've been working on my 32 sedan body and paint for the last 6 months. Today I took it out on the road for the first time this year. It started up great! Having a priming fuel pump helps a lot. I also had to start and move my 57 Thunderbird to get the sedan out. That started well as well, so all in all a good result as I achieved what I set out to do.

05-11-2025, 07:01 PM	#356
fordv8j Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 412	Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related? Yesterday drove the 38 conv. coupe about 135 miles on tour with a local club

05-12-2025, 01:26 AM	#357
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,728	Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related? Set up the new 3.54 ring and pinion in the 34. One thing is that to get the contact patch nice it needs a .060 shim under the pinion bearing. other wise the contact is way too high, right on the top of the tooth. so ,after. a days work, I have a nice contact patch and .008 b/lash. tomorrow I will finish the assy of the rear axle and refit it, BUT , I. thought I may try with a thinner shim under the pinion ,just to see. I have all the shim and gaskets written down so I have a datum to return too. Lawrie

05-12-2025, 07:05 AM	#358
sidevalve8ba Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 950	Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related? I finally got around to adjusting my drag link so that my '32 pickup. steers the same amount in both directions now. Sure makes for easier maneuvering in tight spaces. So I took it for a test spin and stopped by a parts house for some items. Then filled up with non-ethanol. I sure enjoy the torque of that 276! Last edited by sidevalve8ba; 05-12-2025 at 01:45 PM.