What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

[ndnchf]

These "what did you do today... " discussions are popular on other forums and provide a place to share something you did that may not warrant its own new topic. So feel free to share any little flathead V8 projects you worked on, found, started, finished or saw. We'll see where this goes. I'll start.

The fog light mounts on my '35 deluxe fordor were a bit cobbled together. I found a junk light at a flea market that had the clamp mount parts needed. So I was finally able to get them properly mounted :-)

[rockfla]

Good thread Steve


I am Slowly putting this one together to go into a "restoration" project in Holland via a restoration shop in Poland. Started to assemble this past weekend and working on it night by night.


What about a 1941 4cyl....is that allowed???

[slowforty]

Attemped to start the 40 for pre Easter drive to the Kids House, Battery was low. Got it running,then had an ignition issue. Fixed the problem. Filled the tank with Premium. Put 150 miles on the car.
40 Really likes Premium Fuel.
Most of the Flat Head Comments were not repeatable,

[ndnchf]

Originally Posted by rockfla

Good thread Steve

What about a 1941 4cyl....is that allowed???

Sure, sounds interesting.

[Tim Brown]

I sorted through a bin full of transmission input shafts. Measuring and labeling with a tooth count and part number. Oh and I bought a 29 roadster pickup project. Ill need to post pictures later...

[deuce_roadster]

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My 40 coupe gas gauge registered near empty so I went to the non ethanol gas station 2 miles from my house and thought I would fill it up. Only took 3 gallons. Pulled the sender out and the brass "float" was full of gas! Replaced it with a new one I had on hand and now the gauge is correct!

[pistonbroke]

I finally have my work space set up in my new shop here in Perry Mo. and my first project was to dismantle and rewire a very cool old art deco turn signal switch for 41 pickup. It has a teardrop shaped body made of painted pot metal . Me being me likes things that shine so I stripped and polished it to look like chrome. Tim

[Seth Swoboda]

I drive a V8 almost daily. In the spring, summer and fall a V8 is my daily driver. Helped a guy track down a '34 cigar lighter also.

[rockfla]

Here is my 4cyl 9N/2N style motor for my proto-type GP jeep I am working on. ALL because the previous machine shop and builder knew nothing of the oil pressure relief valve and spring!!!

[John R]

Started setting up my rear axle - one of my least-favorite tasks.

[37 truck]

Picked up two 8ba blocks, 8 heads, 3 intakes, and assorted parts from an estate.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by ndnchf

These "what did you do today... " discussions are popular on other forums and provide a place to share something you did that may not warrant its own new topic. So feel free to share any little flathead V8 projects you worked on, found, started, finished or saw. We'll see where this goes. I'll start.

The fog light mounts on my '35 deluxe fordor were a bit cobbled together. I found a junk light at a flea market that had the clamp mount parts needed. So I was finally able to get them properly mounted :-)

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by rockfla

Good thread Steve


I am Slowly putting this one together to go into a "restoration" project in Holland via a restoration shop in Poland. Started to assemble this past weekend and working on it night by night.


What about a 1941 4cyl....is that allowed???

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by rockfla

Here is my 4cyl 9N/2N style motor for my proto-type GP jeep I am working on. ALL because the previous machine shop and builder knew nothing of the oil pressure relief valve and spring!!!

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by John R

Started setting up my rear axle - one of my least-favorite tasks.

[ndnchf]

Originally Posted by pistonbroke

I finally have my work space set up in my new shop here in Perry Mo. and my first project was to dismantle and rewire a very cool old art deco turn signal switch for 41 pickup. It has a teardrop shaped body made of painted pot metal . Me being me likes things that shine so I stripped and polished it to look like chrome. Tim

No photos of this beauty?

[Ken/Alabama]

Made a beer run in my 40 convertible. It was 84 degrees here in central Alabama today. Been working on V12 Lincoln distributor conversion to V8. Also in the process of building two flatheads. One is a C69 block bored to 3 3/8 with 4 1/8 crankshaft with Kiwi L-100 cam for my 40 coupe. The other is an 8BA bored to 3 5/16 with Kiwi L-100 cam for a customer.

[ndnchf]

I finished refurbishing another original April 1936 and later generator cutout. The points were checked for alignment, dressed and gap adjusted. Air gap checked and closure voltage adjusted to 6.5 volts. Painted to resemble the original finish, then assembled with new insulators and hardware.

[Ziggster]

Been messing with the copper coolant pipes for my rear mounted rad on my speedster project for the last month and a half. Trying to make a mount/support using the fuel pump/breather tube for the copper pipes coming off of the heads.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by ndnchf

I finished refurbishing another original April 1936 and later generator cutout. The points were checked for alignment, dressed and gap adjusted. Air gap checked and closure voltage adjusted to 6.5 volts. Painted to resemble the original finish, then assembled with new insulators and hardware.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Ziggster

Been messing with the copper coolant pipes for my rear mounted rad on my speedster project for the last month and a half. Trying to make a mount/support using the fuel pump/breather tube for the copper pipes coming off of the heads.

[ndnchf]

I went to the Charlotte Auto Fair last week. I came home with a pile of generator cores for rebuilding. So I've been going through and sorting them out.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by ndnchf

I went to the Charlotte Auto Fair last week. I came home with a pile of generator cores for rebuilding. So I've been going through and sorting them out.

[BoxCar Tom]

In response to a Want Ad I spent at least 2 hours last night taking pictures of two disassembled 32 column "drops", then move the pictures to my computer to reorient them, then move the pictures to an email, then write an email with an accurate description of each drop. Well what else am I doing from 11 PM to 1 AM?

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by BoxCar Tom

In response to a Want Ad I spent at least 2 hours last night taking pictures of two disassembled 32 column "drops", then move the pictures to my computer to reorient them, then move the pictures to an email, then write an email with an accurate description of each drop. Well what else am I doing from 11 PM to 1 AM?

[TonyM]

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I wrote a check.

[TomT/Williamsburg]

I drove mine all over town today!

[RalphM]

Got the interior out and most of the floor cleaned up on the 47 Coupe. Just going to wire brush it, replace body seam caulking, and POR it.
Replacing body mounts at the same time.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by RalphM

Got the interior out and most of the floor cleaned up on the 47 Coupe. Just going to wire brush it, replace body seam caulking, and POR it.
Replacing body mounts at the same time.

[tubman]

Logged into "The Ford Barn" about 6 times!

[deuce_roadster]

Only worked on Brand X today but like tubman, logged on here.

[BoxCar Tom]

Only 6 Times?

[Scott52]

Moved car back to my garage from storage. My wife will make the seat covers and the engine is getting ready to go back in.

[Scott52]

Oh and I had to move the Dodge Power Wagon (230 Flathead) out of the garage to make room.

[Newc]

Drove 60 miles to looook at a Free pile of mechanical parts, then drove home. Just not worth messing with 5 pallets of mechanicals. Even a Y block 292" Trk 4 speed too. Newc

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Scott52

Moved car back to my garage from storage. My wife will make the seat covers and the engine is getting ready to go back in.

[1934]

I got the '34 out of the barn yesterday after it's winter rest. It didn't want to wake up at first and was a bit cranky, LOL. A bit of gas down the carb and she perked right up! There was still a bit of residual salt on our roads here so I didn't go for a drive. I changed the oil and it rained quite a bit last night so maybe I'll put a few miles on it today.
Doug.

[ndnchf]

I was working on a local club member's generator. It had a threaded on, fan mount pulley. These are often tight and a bear to remove. Being a fan mount pulley, I was able to unscrew it using an old fan as a wrench with the armature in a padded vise and a little heat.

[farmertom]

well,i drive my,'37 daily at least for 30 mins to hour or so. couple days ago got her up on all fours and performed all maint. oil change,lubed zerks,springs,checked trans.,diff,oiled gen.and,distributer. also new coil and condenserTom.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by ndnchf

I was working on a local club member's generator. It had a threaded on, fan mount pulley. These are often tight and a bear to remove. Being a fan mount pulley, I was able to unscrew it using an old fan as a wrench with the armature in a padded vise and a little heat.

[Mart]

I started my 33 coupe for the first time in a few years and identified a problem with the brakes. Today I fitted a new master cylinder and I just put an order into Rockauto for new wheel cylinders and kits.

[ford38v8]

This morning, at my V8 Club's monthly meeting, I owned up to the dreadful act of doing the responsible thing with my most beloved possession. I'm not getting any younger, and two days ago, I was quite suddenly confronted with an offer I couldn't refuse.
My 1938 Ford Convertible Coupe is now the garage mate with a 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe. As you can see in the photo, the proud new owner of my pride and joy has brazenly stolen the smile right off my face.

[rjlester]

Yesterday I helped a friend fire up a 49 Mercury truck that has sat since the 70s. Pulled the starter as it wasn't working. Reinstalled, couldn't get spark but turned over nicely. Plug wires were original and most were seized into the distributor cap. My buddy spent a good half hour digging them out. We made "new" wires from a chevy van he had parked for years. Wouldn't even sputter on 6 volts, jumped/boosted it with 12 and the engine fired immediately!! One mistake we made, was the carb was very gunked up and we didn't notice that it was stuck on full throttle. Wow did that engine rev high!! The inside of the carb is also messed up but we did manage to get it to idle for a bit and it sounded real nice, likely running on all 8.

He was very impressed and is going to rebuild the carb so we can play with it some more later. He is a chevy guy and had a hard time with the concept of the cylinder numbering as he has only worked on chevy V8s.

I'm amazed myself how that engine fired up and survived that high RPM startup lol. Usually I like to let them idle a lot before revving an old engine up. Durable engines for sure.

[alanwoodieman]

drove my 41 3/4 ton truck to the old Geezer,s club yesterday and drove my 40 station wagon to church today

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

This morning, at my V8 Club's monthly meeting, I owned up to the dreadful act of doing the responsible thing with my most beloved possession. I'm not getting any younger, and two days ago, I was quite suddenly confronted with an offer I couldn't refuse.
My 1938 Ford Convertible Coupe is now the garage mate with a 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe. As you can see in the photo, the proud new owner of my pride and joy has brazenly stolen the smile right off my face.

[slowforty]

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Went for Breakfast today,put another 50 miles on the 40, Found out that I have been going to that restaurant longer than the other guys at the table there were alive.

[Brian]

Stripped the 39 LZ rear end I bought yesterday...looks good; the bits I want....I run a Columbia in my V8, which is lowered. This tends to permit lubricant to run forward down the torque tube. As the Zephyr diff is hypoid, my thoughts are to run that banjo and the gearing, coupled to my existing Columbia and Ford housings, which will set the torque tube at a better angle. Looks like all I'll need to modify is the driveshaft and torque tube. And drill a coupla holes in each bell to suit the banjo.The LZ gearing is 4.44:1, currently my Columbia is running 4.11:1, and I'm running LZ gears in the trans. Gotta try these things. What a fantastic hobby, I never tire of playing old Fords!

[rockfla]

This weekend brought more progress on two V8/V8 Era engines I am working on. Doing lots of detail work and assembly on the V8 going to Europe and on the 4cyl for the proto-type Ford Jeep

[rockfla]

And for my Jeep motor

[ndnchf]

I just finished restoring another flathead V8, 3-brush generator and original cutout.

[RalphM]

Just a small project!😃
Replacing all the body and running board cushions.

[fordv8j]

took our 1938 Deluxe coup out of its winter sleep-checked and clean tires-went for a drive- bought it in 1964, been driving it ever since; have drove it to several Eastern National meets, we have attended about 35 meets, most with coupe, some with 38 convertible coupe

[Ken/Alabama]

Picked up my rotating assembly from the machine shop today for a balance job. 3 3/8 X 4 1/8.

[Lawrie]

I relined the front brakes ,changed eng oil and filter, greased the chassis and fixed a loose spindle pin on my 34 coupe, ready for the 2000 klm trip to the nationals leaving next week.
also made a cup holder for it.
Lawrie

[Brian]

Picked up the 99 relieved block from the machinist that I got him to hone to suit the new steel pistons I supplied. Unfortunately, the crankshaft I'd asked him to grind was cracked and bent, told him to put it in his scrap metal bin... now the hunt is on for a crankshaft! Oh, the fun of it, playing with all this old stuff, isn't it a great disease?
Incidentally, this is supposed to be a 'budget' build, just to use up some of the accumulated 'junk' [ask my wife] in my shed.

[fordv8j]

hate to hear that; but the time comes can't enjoy any more; old age is getting us, I'll be 80 in a few days, Thanks again for all your help getting our conv on the road, our friend from Kentucky stopped by; his dad bought the 38 coupe from the lady that bought it new; his son wahts it....someday

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by fordv8j

hate to hear that; but the time comes can't enjoy any more; old age is getting us, I'll be 80 in a few days, Thanks again for all your help getting our conv on the road, our friend from Kentucky stopped by; his dad bought the 38 coupe from the lady that bought it new; his son wahts it....someday

Yes, James, I was waiting for you to reference my post. It was a sad day and I still get depressed thinking about it. My heirs have other interests and wouldn't have done right by the car and it's heritage anyway. I always joked with Juanita about wanting to be cremated in my '38, but that would be so wrong on so many points. I do hope that now that it's gone you won't delete me out of your phone book!

[ndnchf]

I took Miss Daisy out for a Sunday drive. The new Electronic Voltage Regulator I installed inside the generator continues to work perfectly.

I just followed the greyhound wherever he led

[Mart]

I put new wheel cylinders on my 33 coupe. Got it bled and hope for a road test soon.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by ndnchf

I took Miss Daisy out for a Sunday drive. The new Electronic Voltage Regulator I installed inside the generator continues to work perfectly.

I just followed the greyhound wherever he led

[Ken T]

Bought online new water pumps, upper and lower radiator hoses, temp sending unit, thermostat, radiator and engine mounts and the hose clamps.

[deuce_roadster]

Took a friend for a ride in my 40 V8 (std) coupe.

[Lawrie]

Put a new heavy duty battery isolator in the 34, it already had one ,but it was a plastic one and inside the engine bay, so I had to lift the bonnet(hood) every time)\So now its mounted under the drivers seat out of sight and easy to work.
Packed some of my stuff in the back as Im away in it on Anzac Day.
I will be taking my drone ,so will get some nice pics along the way.
Lawrie

[ScubaChief60]

Insulated the fuel line from the pump to the carb on my '35 V8. Also plan to place the Phenolic carb spacer between intake manifold and carb for further cooling. I was on a drive last week and came upon road construction... sat waiting for 10 minutes on the 'go ahead signal' from the flag man when the engine stumbled to a stop. Vapor lock. The backup electric pump solved the issue quickly by refilling the line, but I hope to reduce the need for that in the future with these upgrades,

[ndnchf]

I finished restoration of a 1931 model A generator this morning. So today I'm starting the next one; a 1942 - 1948 2-brush generator. I'm trying to get ready for the Luray pre-war swap meet in a couple weeks. Always a good time 😀

[petehoovie]

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Originally Posted by ndnchf

I finished restoration of a 1931 model A generator this morning. So today I'm starting the next one; a 1942 - 1948 2-brush generator. I'm trying to get ready for the Luray pre-war swap meet in a couple weeks. Always a good time ��

[Mart]

I drove my 33 coupe for the first time in nearly 3 years. All went well. I have put new brake cylinders on the front and rebuilt the rears. A new master cylinder was fitted too.

[ndnchf]

I just finished restoring another flathead V8 generator. Ad in classified section.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by ndnchf

I just finished restoring another flathead V8 generator. Ad in classified section.

[fordv8j]

changed oil in our 1938 Ford Business Coupe, used 20w-50 castrol, been driving it since 1964

[Cool Kat with Hot Car]

Found this 4 blocks away from home.

[Brian]

So, you bought it? Please tell me you bought it.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Cool Kat with Hot Car

Found this 4 blocks away from home.

[Kens 36]

Originally Posted by fordv8j

changed oil in our 1938 Ford Business Coupe, used 20w-50 castrol, been driving it since 1964

Are we going to see either that Business Coupe or the Convertible in Auburn?

Ken

[Mike/Franklin]

Went to Fitchburg Early V8 show. First time in 4 years.Great first show of the season. Am always on the lookout for 39 Ford parts for my long dormant dump truck. Gotta make some progress this year. Don't need a grill but if I did there was a really nice one that appeared as new for $600. Lots better and less expensive that what I've seen lately on Ebay. At least 3 35 Ford grills. All nice. Didn't check the prices. Seems like parts price trends are up but these regional shows always yield some surprises. Didn't see Joe's Antique Auto trailer. Maybe they were at Epping? Had a list of small parts that I needed. Oh well, Uxbridge is only 50 miles from home. Will be a nice day destination. Oh one other thing, lots of empty swap spaces. Is that a trend?


ML

[GB SISSON]

Originally Posted by Cool Kat with Hot Car

Found this 4 blocks away from home.

Well..... (Drum Roll ) Did you buy it? Amazing discovery AND photo.

[Cool Kat with Hot Car]

Brian and GB, Yes I bought it. Sitting for at least 40 years. All original but very well used. Half of the rear fenders are missing, etc. It is a vey early truck with the B serial number in the 8,000s. I went to dig it out of the mud yesterday to prepare it to be removed from the lean to. I figured the brakes would be frozen, the steering locked, and the transmission a solid chunk of rusty gears. Happily the brake shoes had been removed, the trans shifted, the steering column was not locked, and 3 of the tires on the model A wheels actually held air. It acts like it wants to be liberated from its captivity. Will pick it up in a week or two. Fun Fun Fun!

who bets it will run?

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Cool Kat with Hot Car

Brian and GB, Yes I bought it. Sitting for at least 40 years. All original but very well used. Half of the rear fenders are missing, etc. It is a vey early truck with the B serial number in the 8,000s. I went to dig it out of the mud yesterday to prepare it to be removed from the lean to. I figured the brakes would be frozen, the steering locked, and the transmission a solid chunk of rusty gears. Happily the brake shoes had been removed, the trans shifted, the steering column was not locked, and 3 of the tires on the model A wheels actually held air. It acts like it wants to be liberated from its captivity. Will pick it up in a week or two. Fun Fun Fun!

who bets it will run?

[rockfla]

I made this template for an oil pump so that I can fit, clearance and modify the baffle of an early oil pan with an 8BA pump.....Thanks to "Mart" here on the "Barn" for the idea!!!

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by rockfla

I made this template for an oil pump so that I can fit, clearance and modify the baffle of an early oil pan with an 8BA pump.....Thanks to "Mart" here on the "Barn" for the idea!!!

[Mart]

Nice job, Rock.