The Ford Barn

tubman · 05-31-2025, 11:25 AM

The key appears to be from the 8BA era.

1942deluxe · 05-31-2025, 11:50 AM

Tubman, I thought that too. It's an Ilco 1125K key. I have seen those blanks used as a replacement for the earlier cars.

38 coupe · 06-02-2025, 05:09 AM

I have seen that type of lock on closed cars too. I'm not sure why you would want to lock the spare tire that is locked in your trunk, but I have seen it.

sugarmaker · 08-24-2025, 01:21 AM

Folks,
John is the proud owner of another engine. I posted under the 46 thread but he many have many other options for it.

John will fill you in on the details. I believe it rolls over. Good news.
Regards,
Chris and Cheryl

38 coupe · 08-24-2025, 05:08 AM

Wow, that is a clever adaptation to use an 8BA generator on an earlier engine.

1942deluxe · 08-24-2025, 05:47 PM

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38 coupe, it did come with an 8BA carburetor that was really nice. The word cobble comes to mind on the generator set up. Pulled the plugs and shot Kroil down the cylinders. Turned over easily with a breaker bar so there's hope. Always a crap shoot with this stuff but it was close to home. In the same garage there was an 8BA engine along with a 35 or 36 engine judging by the distributor. Chris was a huge help along with his cherry picker, trailer and winch. No near misses of broken bones or engine falling off the trailer!

1942deluxe · 08-27-2025, 11:19 AM

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This vacuum plate spacer was under the 8BA carburetor that came with the engine. It has the normal 59 A-B intake with the silencer so it wouldn't be needed. Anyone have any idea what it came from? I know I've seen them before.

petehoovie · 08-27-2025, 11:32 AM

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This vacuum plate spacer was under the 8BA carburetor that came with the engine. It has the normal 59 A-B intake with the silencer so it wouldn't be needed. Anyone have any idea what it came from? I know I've seen them before.

38 coupe · 09-01-2025, 02:06 PM

Those are installed to allow for an aftermarket vacuum accessory, typically a South Wind gasoline heater.

05-31-2025, 11:25 AM	#121
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 12,132	Re: 1946 Ford Fordor project The key appears to be from the 8BA era.

05-31-2025, 11:50 AM	#122
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 1,100	Re: 1946 Ford Fordor project Tubman, I thought that too. It's an Ilco 1125K key. I have seen those blanks used as a replacement for the earlier cars.

06-02-2025, 05:09 AM	#123
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,135	Re: 1946 Ford Fordor project I have seen that type of lock on closed cars too. I'm not sure why you would want to lock the spare tire that is locked in your trunk, but I have seen it.

08-24-2025, 01:21 AM	#124
sugarmaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Albion PA Posts: 1,861	Re: 1946 Ford Fordor project Folks, John is the proud owner of another engine. I posted under the 46 thread but he many have many other options for it. John will fill you in on the details. I believe it rolls over. Good news. Regards, Chris and Cheryl __________________ 1932 AAB Truck 1953 Ford Jubilee 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente 1966 Ford F100 2015 Ford F250 SuperCrew Lots of Allis tractors Some Cub Cadets

08-24-2025, 05:08 AM	#125
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,135	Re: 1946 Ford Fordor project Wow, that is a clever adaptation to use an 8BA generator on an earlier engine.

08-24-2025, 05:47 PM	#126
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 1,100	Re: 1946 Ford Fordor project Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 38 coupe, it did come with an 8BA carburetor that was really nice. The word cobble comes to mind on the generator set up. Pulled the plugs and shot Kroil down the cylinders. Turned over easily with a breaker bar so there's hope. Always a crap shoot with this stuff but it was close to home. In the same garage there was an 8BA engine along with a 35 or 36 engine judging by the distributor. Chris was a huge help along with his cherry picker, trailer and winch. No near misses of broken bones or engine falling off the trailer!

08-27-2025, 11:19 AM	#127
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 1,100	Re: 1946 Ford Fordor project plate.jpg This vacuum plate spacer was under the 8BA carburetor that came with the engine. It has the normal 59 A-B intake with the silencer so it wouldn't be needed. Anyone have any idea what it came from? I know I've seen them before.

09-01-2025, 02:06 PM	#129
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,135	Re: 1946 Ford Fordor project Those are installed to allow for an aftermarket vacuum accessory, typically a South Wind gasoline heater.