1939’ Deluxe 2DR Sedan

[ssffnomad]

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[5851a]

Nice looking car.

[ssffnomad]

First off , I am not sure if my pictures are politically correct here at the Barn ?
Purchased this past year. FH and 3spd where rebuilt not many miles ago. Suspension rebuilt , lowered . I changed the front spring and raised the front 1 3/4”. It goes good. Fun to drive.

Wiring harness is bad, really bad. I just received a complete new Cloth 12V harness from Bauer Electronic, Chris Olsen. Very nice product. Got the Dash out today.
Questions:

Window Crank, when closing at the end of travel. Gear wants to slip. Think I have located and new gear. Do you guy use new Rivets on gear , or bolts ?

Dome light wires. Glove box, up A post to switch on B post . And light to light across the roof. Have you guys been successful in snaking / pulling new wires with Headliner in ?

T/Y. Stretch

[ford38v8]

That perty car is about as far from politics as you can get! Bigs and littles and dual carbs forever!
Never heard of Bauer Electronics? Is this a harness specifically for a ‘39? If it is, it would be 6v, which will work for 12v also, but not the reverse. I’d suggest the use of 6v wiring, to simplify a time in the future you might like to switch back to original.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by 5851a

Nice looking car.

[cas3]

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[ssffnomad]

T/Y men. It’s a Cloth 12 Volt harness. Adding turn signals, and Fogs. ��
Chris included for possible future use. Wires for pusher fan, elec fuel pump, 3rd brake light.
Hot wires, grounds , voltage reducers for dash gauges and heater.
, bulb sockets for heads , tails & turns, new headlight switch, USB charger in dash harness, fake wires to Voltage Regulator…..
So complete I should not have to order any harness parts , all came in one box.
Stretch

[tom1948]

love the look ofthe wide 5's, good looking car!

[Newc]

Those dome light wire are usually secured to a headliner bow or such, but you may fish a new wire in from the dome light to the edge of the upholstery. Newc

[ssffnomad]

Newc, yes neighbor and I could barely wiggle the wire, but no shot of pulling original wire. Gots to go hardware store in morn. Get a roll of mechanics wire to fish with.
Still like to hear from someone who has successfully rewired with headliner in . Think I may be barking up a very high tree ��
T/Y sir. Stretch

[frnkeore]

I can't help you but, all I can do, is say,BEAUTIFUL!!

I grew up with a car just like yours. My dad bought it new.

[swoopNZ]

Just needs the radio to finish the dash.

[tomcarman]

Originally Posted by frnkeore

I can't help you but, all I can do, is say,BEAUTIFUL!!

I grew up with a car just like yours. My dad bought it new.

Great picture! I wonder what they're pointing to up there?

[feufeu]

Very nice car!
I made myself the new harness on my 37 tudor but the only wire i haven't changed is the dome light wire .

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by tomcarman

Great picture! I wonder what they're pointing to up there?

Lois Lane's sweetie! DD
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[frnkeore]

Originally Posted by tomcarman

Great picture! I wonder what they're pointing to up there?

The picture was taken, about '50, on my grandfathers farm in AR (He and I are on the left). I don't remember but, most likely a chicken hawk.

[19Fordy]

nomad; Your 39 is a beauty. Well done. Take plenty of photos and notes regarding old wiring BEFORE you remove it and as you remove it.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by frnkeore

I can't help you but, all I can do, is say,BEAUTIFUL!!

I grew up with a car just like yours. My dad bought it new.

[mfirth]

I LIKE it. I WANT IT. Really nice !

[TJ]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

That perty car is about as far from politics as you can get! Bigs and littles and dual carbs forever!
Never heard of Bauer Electronics? Is this a harness specifically for a ‘39? If it is, it would be 6v, which will work for 12v also, but not the reverse. I’d suggest the use of 6v wiring, to simplify a time in the future you might like to switch back to original.

Bauer Electronics is located in the area of Bend, Oregon. They make harnesses for Model As, V-8s, etc. They make an excellent harness and will custom build them for turn signals etc. They have been in business for at least 10 years and maybe longer. Many of the parts suppliers for early Fords sell their harnesses.

[ssffnomad]

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Light to light wire. Used a very small electrical fish tape to get wire on top of headliner.
Once again trick was to use a Inspection Camera.
Stretch

[ssffnomad]

Today. Dropped Oil, Trans Oil, Rear Oil & Coolant.
So around here and the HAM… , I have been previously done a lot of FH Thermostat reading.
Pass side always ran 40 degrees cooler than drivers side. So today I pull hoses off top of Heads and on the cooler running side the Thermostat is cock eyed in the hose.
Stretch

[ssffnomad]

Dash out for new Wiring Harness install. Looked around the Ford parts sites for new Column to Dash Gasket / Seal. Negative results. 1939 Pass car
Any ideas ?
Stretch

[swoopNZ]

Easily made if you can't buy a reproduction one.
You'll need a small piece of 1/8" thick rubber - about 4" x 2".
A pair of scissors to trim it and a 1/4" hole punch for the two holes.
That's all there is to it.

[gayle marlowe]

Nice looking car. I have a 39 deluxe I want to put big and littles on. Still have the wide 5's. What do you have for tires on yours? Brand and sizes??

[ssffnomad]

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Gayle, credit goes to the previous caretaker.
Firestone Deluxe Champion.
5.00/5.25 - 16”
7.50 - 16”

[gayle marlowe]

Thanks for the info. Trying to also decide if I want to run with no caps or bare like yours.

[fordv8j]

probably if you do get one fished across, it would be laying on the headliner; and would be noticable from inside car, since original was fastened to bow....just a thought

[ssffnomad]

v8j, that was a concern. But the new cloth wire is very light in weight, and not noticeable.
Stretch

[ssffnomad]

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[ssffnomad]

Just just found on Amazon. They are named a “ Bayonet Bulb Socket”.

[ssffnomad]

Hi Guys. Dreaming about a OD trans.
) Does a 39’ Coupe & a 39’ Sedan have the same floor pan in front of rear axle ?
) I measured 17” from the rear of Torque Tube forward to where the Floor steps down. I tried looking up Mitchell specs. Anyone know how far forward from the Torque Tube a Mitchell gear box is ?
Thanks, Stretch

[ssffnomad]

Gentlemen, anyone have Mullins OD info ?
Mullins did called me back today, but I missed call as I was attending to a family member. As I can not find the OD specs online.
I am looking into a fairly new used unit , that is coming up for sale.
T/Y, Stretch

[JayChicago]

When I first got my car, I immediately started researching how to add overdrive to keep up with modern traffic. Then I read a post from Kube that changed my thinking. Kube's post said something like this:

I can imagine driving our cars at 65-70 MPH. But I can't imagine being able to safely steer or stop from that speed.

[ssffnomad]

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Hello. So I am trying to determine how far this 39’ Sedan has been lowered in the rear ?
I measured 4 12” from top of axle tube up to bottom of frame arch.
You you guys know the stock measurement ?
T/Y. Stretch

[ssffnomad]

39’ Sedan trunk floor. It has remove able plywood panels over rear storage area. There is carpet glued to trunk floor. Question is , is there a remove able panel under my carpet to access the fuel sending unit ?
T/Y, Stretch

[RKS.PA]

Yes, there is, held in place by a single screw if I remember correctly.

[ssffnomad]

T/Y . Would anyone have a picture and dimensions of Fuel Sender Cover . I would like to very precisely cut the carpet. And be able to reinstall.
T/Y. Stretch

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

Attachment 481596Ok so adding turn signals inside 39’ Deluxe headlights. Where you guys able to source a duel filament socket for #1157 bulb that has a mounting tab on the bottom.

Yes, that socket is called a "bayonette bulb socket", but there is more to it than that. What cought my eye is the fact that you mention an 1157 bulb. "1157" bulbs are 12v, dual filament bulbs, like found in later day tail lights, or parking lights. But NOTE that 1157s have two pins on side of bulb which ARE NOT in line with each other. They are offset!



Now I COULD be wrong, but it sure does look like (to me) that your socket has provision for two pins that are straight across (NOT offset) from each other. In other words, the two slots APPEAR to be equal in septh. A 12v, dual filament bulb with straight-across pins is going to be an 1176 bulb....see pic BELOW!




The socket that you have APPEARS to have "straight-across" pins, and that socket is technically called a "BA15D" type socket, for an 1176 bulb.

The socket for an 1157 bulb with two OFFSET pins uses a "BAY15D" type socket.

DD
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[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

T/Y . Would anyone have a picture and dimensions of Fuel Sender Cover . I would like to very precisely cut the carpet. And be able to reinstall.
T/Y. Stretch

I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume that a 1940 and 1939 are similar/same. Kube will shoot me down if I'm full of it. The pictures below show the cover door that you're looking for, as well as where it is located in the trunk. Shouldn't be any carpet involved. I BELIEVE the lower picture is a COUPE, but location should be very close. Hope this helps! DD

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

Hi Guys. Dreaming about a OD trans.
) Does a 39’ Coupe & a 39’ Sedan have the same floor pan in front of rear axle ?
) I measured 17” from the rear of Torque Tube forward to where the Floor steps down. I tried looking up Mitchell specs. Anyone know how far forward from the Torque Tube a Mitchell gear box is ?
Thanks, Stretch

This is a Mitchell installed in a '47 Ford, I believe. You can see the modifications to the floor that were necessary to keep unit from hitting the floor while traversing bumps. DD







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[ssffnomad]

Coop. Yes pic I posted was 6V non turn signal socket.
I did source offset pin 12V Bayonet Bulb Sockets for #1157 Bulbs.
T/Y. Stretch

[ssffnomad]

Coop, this s a pic of the front of a Mitchell OD, in a 39’ Coupe. There is 3/4” clearance from front edge to step in floor board. No floor modification.

It is coming out this next week. I am putting it in our 39’ Sedan . Hopefully it clears floor ? We will know soon.
T/Y, Stretch
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[ssffnomad]

907DF2BA-244D-459A-B578-5C2F9B49C2E1.jpgI was trying to feel the access cover through the glued on carpet. Previous owners did not have a screw in cover hole. I was unable to locate.
Friend sent me measurements off his 40’ Coupe.
Cut carpet nice and clean . Now can hook up new harness wires.
T/Y. Stretch

[ssffnomad]

Well 2021 Christmas was , well let’s say , so so . . .
Today was a day to go pick up a nice gift day .
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[flathead48]

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Very sharp automobile. Happy motoring

[ssffnomad]

Good Morning. So I potentially have the opportunity to go look at some 39’ passenger car parts. Thinking I should get a couple extra wheels and brake drums.
So, today’s question is, is it true to take and measure the drum wear with a steel 12” ruler ?
Stretch

[V8COOPMAN]

Oops!

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

Good Morning. So I potentially have the opportunity to go look at some 39’ passenger car parts. Thinking I should get a couple extra wheels and brake drums.
So, today’s question is, is it true to take and measure the drum wear with a steel 12” ruler ?
Stretch

You can get sorta-close with a steel rule, but that is no way to accurately measure the INSIDE DIAMETER of a brake drum. This tool BELOW by "Gearwrench" is one of the less-costly tools for measuring drums. I just gave-away an older one that has a dial on it that accurately measures in THOUSANDTHS of an inch (SECOND pic BELOW).

For instance, the LIMIT on OVERSIZE for old Ford drums is 12.060" (max) on a stock drum which is 12.000" to start with. In other words, ONLY 1/16" (approx) difference to be measuring wityh a ruler. DD

[SoCalCoupe]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

Well 2021 Christmas was , well let’s say , so so . . .
Today was a day to go pick up a nice gift day .
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SWEET!!!


Now I know what I want for Christmas 2022.



Really like the look of your car! Had overlooked this thread until this morning. Just bought my own FH last fall and been thinking about how to hotrod it. Period look, dual carbs, OD, nice rake.


Before I hit the interstate though, I think I'll also add front disc brakes. That 3-second following rule learned in 1970's high school driver's ed has gone the way of the dodo bird. Now it's just a sign of weakness that means two more cars can squeeze in front of you. People assume everyone has 4-piston big brakes and can go from 70 to zero in 100'.

[ssffnomad]

Thank You Gentlemen
Stretch

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by SoCalCoupe

SWEET!!!


Now I know what I want for Christmas 2022.



Really like the look of your car! Had overlooked this thread until this morning. Just bought my own FH last fall and been thinking about how to hotrod it. Period look, dual carbs, OD, nice rake.


Before I hit the interstate though, I think I'll also add front disc brakes. That 3-second following rule learned in 1970's high school driver's ed has gone the way of the dodo bird. Now it's just a sign of weakness that means two more cars can squeeze in front of you. People assume everyone has 4-piston big brakes and can go from 70 to zero in 100'.

You don't need discs, and you quite possibly don't realize everything ELSE that must be considered when installing disc brakes, other than the discs and calipers. Put some Boling Brothers' Bendix brakes on that thing and you have more brakes than you'll ever need with those SKINNY TIRES. Even when you can lock-up the tires, the size of the contact patch on the tires (determined by tire size) is going to determine how quickly you can stop. Once you've locked 'em up with decent drums & shoes, disks won't make you stop one inch sooner! Who could'a guessed? DD

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[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

So, today’s question is, is it true to take and measure the drum wear with a steel 12” ruler ?
Stretch

Another device for measuring brake drum diameter. DD

[ssffnomad]

Coop, thanks. Thought I had a lead on some 39’ wide 5 drums within driving distance.
No so.
Stretch

[Farley's34]

Nice looking 39 Tudor. Did you buy the O/D unit from Joe W. ?

[ssffnomad]

No Sir

[ssffnomad]

Happy St. Pats day .
And a productive day it was.
12V conversion / cloth harness project under control.
So , it was time to dive into drivetrain. Plan is to switch out 39’ 3spd & Throw Out Bearing while installing 36% Mitchell OverDrive . Working by myself on 4 post lift, got the floor boards up. Found out I had to remove the Ford hot water heater to get the metal floor board out. Took tires and wheels off . Lowered and slid the Spring / Axle back.
Left the Trans in place. Removed the Torque Tube and Shaft. After Neighbor got home we slid the Mitchell unit in . Slid the Spring and Axle back up in place.
This experiment was to put my crazy mind at ease. That the Mitchell gear box would actually clear the step down from trunk to rear seat floorboards. It is close , but we believe we should be ok. Maybe I should of took Steve Mitchell’s advice that clearance would not be a issue. But being this sedan is lowered , always had me wondering.
Will sleep great tonight because it fits . And me a tired Olde boy .
Stretch

[ssffnomad]

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So after dinner, cleaning up tools in the Cab if find this metal ring. Is this part of shift lever parts ?
T/Y
Stretch

[ssffnomad]

Going back together soon, would really like to know where this metal ring came from ?
T/Y , Stretch

[19Fordy]

nomad:
That snap ring might be this piece: Part #17286
https://www.ebay.com/itm/391742811938

Here's the drive train pictorial with that part number.
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[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

Going back together soon, would really like to know where this metal ring came from ?
T/Y , Stretch

That DOES appear to be the B-17286 snap ring that "19Fordy" points-out. The size looks correct compared to the guy's finger. Gotta have that ring to hold that speedo gear in the right place. DD

[ssffnomad]

Nice work Gentleman. T/Y.
Stretch

[ssffnomad]

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[ssffnomad]

Currently on the Barn doing my research.
Talk tomorrow.
Stretch

[19Fordy]

"Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!"

CONTEXT
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[ssffnomad]

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So, after doing research on the Barn. Figured out this Seal Retainer is not original to our Ford.

[19Fordy]

nomad; That torque tube seal is made buy Bruces Rod Shop, 6721 Klein Cemetery Rd, Spring, TX 77379, phone 281-376-5932. It is used to prevent the gear oil in the rear end from draining into the torque tube, especially on cars that have a "rake". Having a "rake" drains your banjo of gear oil. Over the years, that gear oil will also dissolve the rubber encasing the torque tube center bearing. It turns to mush as shown below. I installed that torque tube seal on my 40 in 2017 as my 40 is severely "raked". Be sure to save that piece as it is custom made and others may need it. It appears that you have the later version. If you do decide to use that seal, the instructions say to install an axel tube vent. The one shown in photo 6 below is home made. Picture 5 is a NOS torque tube center bearing. I have seen an aftermarket seal available on Fordbarn by "Skip".
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...stion.1023765/

Here's more info.
https://www.google.com/search?q=torq...hrome&ie=UTF-8

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...center+bearing

[ssffnomad]

19Forty , thanks.
Our 39’ definitely has its share of back to front rake. This seal adapter was found while removing original Henry torque tube . It was covered with tons of Silicone. They even filled the splines up. Original shaft / tube is in process of being replaced by a Mitchell OD unit. New seal to go in adapter is ordered from NAPA as I plan to reuse it.
Stretch

[ssffnomad]

Well hold on here son. Yep I got a little ahead of myself again. The Tin seal retainer does not fit inside the rear of Mitchell OD.

[ssffnomad]

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[ssffnomad]

39’ Ford Sedan. Has anyone here recently purchased a new Firewall Pad for a 39’ or 40’ passenger car ?
Stretch

[ssffnomad]

We ordered a “Quiet Ride” firewall pad. Anyone have experience with this brand ?
And how to go about removing the original firewall pad retaining hardware ?
T/Y. Stretch

[ssffnomad]

New Brakes , Brake Lines & OD. Ready to go back in . Little heavy , yes it is . Hopefully tomorrow evening with a couple neighbors, and couple young guys from the job. 6F908C18-773E-4089-B62D-2026F2AE41C5.jpg

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[ssffnomad]

I am more than a little confused once again, especially when it comes to Technology.
I take pictures in shop with iPhone. Go in house later and they automatically load onto our IPad.
I post pictures on The HAMB , and they come out ok.
I post pictures on The Fordbarn, and they come out turned 90 degrees.
🤔 . Stretch

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

I am more than a little confused once again, especially when it comes to Technology.
I take pictures in shop with iPhone. Go in house later and they automatically load onto our IPad.
I post pictures on The HAMB , and they come out ok.
I post pictures on The Fordbarn, and they come out turned 90 degrees.
🤔 . Stretch

That ain't no BIG trick for a show dog! Coop

[ssffnomad]

Ok wise guy 🙄. Thank You
Any idea what I am doing incorrectly with pictures ?
Stretch

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

Ok wise guy 🙄. Thank You
Any idea what I am doing incorrectly with pictures ?
Stretch

It has to do with the fact that some programs–especially older image programs–will just load the image and ignore the Exif Orientation tag, displaying the image in its original, unrotated state. Newer programs that obey Exif tags will show the image with its correct rotation, so an image may appear to have different rotations in different applications.

This problem can occur in practically any software, from a program on your PC to a website or a mobile app. Photos may appear correctly on your computer but appear in the wrong rotation when you upload them to a website. Photos may appear correctly on your phone but incorrectly when you transfer them to your PC.

In other words, somewhere in your iPhone, or in this older FordBarn software, or maybe even a combination of the two, The "EXIF" Orientation softwares are not talking fluently with each other. So, that is why I ALWAYS hit the "Preview Post" BUTTON before posting any picture here on the 'Barn to make sure that it will appear as intended. That way if there is a problem, I can rotate the image on the computer like I did with yours. Secondly, I've always used a real camera (not an iPhone or such) to take pictures...NEVER a problem. I don't need to hear ALL sorts of whiny excuses from smart phone users after my last statement! Overall, the current FordBarn software is a breeze for me to use, as I've just invested a little time over the years to play with it and learn the quirks, and the PLUSES! Coop

[ssffnomad]

O Boy, I am going to have to call in our Niece to guide me through this one. Thanks Coop.
On a positive note. Don’t you know 5 Firefighters from my former job came over last evening and it’s now up under the Sedan. Resting on 4 Post Lift Ramps.
Must be they still like me .
Stretch

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

O Boy, I am going to have to call in our Niece to guide me through this one. Thanks Coop.
On a positive note. Don’t you know 5 Firefighters from my former job came over last evening and it’s now up under the Sedan. Resting on 4 Post Lift Ramps.
Must be they still like me .
Stretch

Stretch....It's way cool that your buds still love ya and helped you out with the install!

Now, just forget all of that rhetorical B/S that I threw at you in post #77 above. It really doesn't help you much at all. Here's the ONE statement out of it all that will help. When you post pictures, get in the habit of hitting that "PREVIEW POST" button to check your pics before you hit the "SUBMIT REPLY" button.

In a nutshell, here's what I had to do to make your picture "straight-up". First, I right-click on your picture. From the drop-down box, I "SAVE IMAGE AS" on my computer. I then right-click on that SAVED image, and from the drop-down box I click "EDIT". On my Windows 10 computer, "PAINT Program" opens up with the image laying on it's side. Toward the top/left, I rotate the image to straight-up. Then, I put the cursor on ANY random point on the picture and left-click once, leaving a tiny black dot on the surface where you placed the cursor....ALMOST imperceptible. Then, when you go to "X-out" of the PAINT program, it will give you the option to "SAVE CHANGES" or some such. Click on SAVE! Now, with the corrected (upright) image saved in your image files, you can now go ahead and post the CORRECTED image. I know, it sounds like it's very complicated, but once you get used to doing something like that, it's a snap. Once I decided to "FIX" your crooked picture, I had it straightened-out and re-posted in well under two minutes....probably more like one minute PLUS! But learn to use that "PREVIEW POST" button religiously! Coop

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[ssffnomad]

So I have done a ton of reading back in Fordbarn archives pertaining to U Joint Coupler . I now have JD Cornhead Grease.
My question is how much Grease to squeeze in ? The outer clam shell lower half grease fitting lines up with the hole in inner shell. Would I be better off temporarily removing that grease fitting, and use a needle adapter on grease gun ? I ask the amount because the Mitchell front tube does not have a speedo hole on top side . Cable gets extended back to OD unit.
In general do you guys remember how much of a full tube it should take ?
Thank You
Stretch

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

So I have done a ton of reading back in Fordbarn archives pertaining to U Joint Coupler . I now have JD Cornhead Grease.
My question is how much Grease to squeeze in ?

Squeeze-in at least this much or more....way more than you would ever think! You can't use too much. Throw your needles away and slop it on with your hand(s)! Definitely use the GREEN CORNHEAD Grease...not this red goop. Coop

[ssffnomad]

Ok Sir . T/Y
Stretch
Hope everyone had a great Easter

[ssffnomad]

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[ssffnomad]

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Received new Firewall Pad from Quiet Rice.
The Dash, Hot Water Heater are currently out of it during new Wiring Harness project.
Some it was a good time.
Stretch

[ssffnomad]

Not much time recently to get after getting the 39’ back on the road . But this morning was able to install the replacement Firewall Pad permanently. After many test fits.
Having a Ford 39’ hot water heater added a bit of work. Replacement Pad had knockout for hot exhaust heat , but none for hot water heat. Old Pad was so wore out, no way to get measurements off it.
New Pad being thick ABS there was no way to come from cowl towards dash with a Awl. But now it done. 3562977D-8A37-431C-9E01-75606797EFBF.jpg

[Tinker]

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Take it project to project. Looks like you are moving forward.

The old saying... how do you eat a train? bit for bite.


Every bit of work will get you forward. When your done, get ready to start over again. .


Good stuff dude.

[ssffnomad]

Thanks Dude.
I would like to give “ Quite Ride Solutions “ a good shout. Only one I could resource a new 39’ Pass Car Firewall Pad from. Good phone conversations to confirm they could deliver said product. It took awhile, little short of their estimated delivery time.
Not cheap by any means. But the time to resource a new pad was now.
Stretch

[Tinker]

One thing you understand is good things take time.

Old business saying. Fast, Cheap, Good. Pick two.

Glad things worked out. Its a patience hobby.

[ssffnomad]

Yes Sir, and I am more than thankful for the information available here at the FordBarn.
Stretch

[Tinker]

Lip stick on a pig calling me Sir. I'm just saying plenty of good info here. Not mine.



Look forward to more posts Stretch.

[ssffnomad]

Ever go to put a new pot metal gear in the Windshield crank out mechanism, and get the gears out of wack ?
O Boy . . .

[ssffnomad]

So I seems years ago someone reached under dash and globed a hand full of some type of grease on windshield gears. It was hard as a rock , so I took it apart to soak in parts cleaner.
Still fighting getting it correct. I have the arms in retracted position, evenly matched. Now attempting to get the Crank gear in proper position.
Any hints ?
Stretch

[ssffnomad]

On a 39’ passenger car. Front of Master Cylinder adjustment rod. There is a pin with shoulder that brake pedal return spring attaches to. Spring must go forward to pull pedal up. Question is where does the front of said spring attach to ?
Stretch

[sugarmaker]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

On a 39’ passenger car. Front of Master Cylinder adjustment rod. There is a pin with shoulder that brake pedal return spring attaches to. Spring must go forward to pull pedal up. Question is where does the front of said spring attach to ?
Stretch

Stretch,
This could be similar question John (42 Deluxe) has on his 42 and 48 cars??
Would it go to the same place? Need pictures of front spring attachment point.
Regards,
Chris

[ssffnomad]

Got it , did a Google search adding “Fordbarn “ and found pictures. It seems that some Dummy kind of recently put a Zip Tie in the hole to secure Speedo Cable.
Thanks, Stretch

[ssffnomad]

Help please. Could you please post a picture of 39’ passenger car Glove Box and Hinge. ? I can’t seem to get a handle on getting it back together after taking apart months ago . T/Y. Stretch

[ssffnomad]

Good Evening

[ssffnomad]

Please identify these parts .
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[marko39]

Glove box springs?

[ssffnomad]

Ok makes sense , t/y.
So get the Door and Hinge mounted, then clip on springs ?
Stretch

[TJ]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

Ok makes sense , t/y.
So get the Door and Hinge mounted, then clip on springs ?
Stretch

That's how I have done it.

[ssffnomad]

Thanks guys . When converting to 12 Volt. What are you guys using for Dash Gauge Bulbs ?
Stretch

[deuce lover]

#63

[ssffnomad]

T/y

[ssffnomad]

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Good Morn. Could you please help with 39’ Horn Wiring ?
I am guessing that #3 goes to the two horn wires ?
Not sure which is power & ground ?
Stretch

[marko39]

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Wires 1&2 are from harness, should be both yellow/green. Yes on #3 to horns. They ground to frame thru their bracket so make sure you have clean surfaces.

[deuce_roadster]

All my early Ford cars have wiring from Chris at Bauer. He will make it any way you want with cloth covered correct colored wire. I told him I was running a 59 series engine in my 32 5w, 6V using generator and v reg, wanted turn signals in the 2 bulb headlights, stock starter switch and headlight switch, 52 Pontiac taillights. Everything came quickly and fit perfect including the dome light wire to switch and on to the light.

[ssffnomad]

Yes Sir, Chris made this 12 Volt cloth harness for our 39’ Deluxe.
Stretch

[ssffnomad]

39’ Deluxe. So new harness was all in , along with new headlight switch. Was working fine, not so much now. Pulled switch off bottom of Steer Box and found a 1/2 clip loose in there.
Does it go on Brass horn connector with the brass spring ? CBA7F2C2-4F7E-4FC0-9711-B48A4D775F8D.jpg

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

39’ Deluxe. So new harness was all in , along with new headlight switch. Was working fine, not so much now. Pulled switch off bottom of Steer Box and found a 1/2 clip loose in there.
Does it go on Brass horn connector with the brass spring ? Attachment 493957

[ssffnomad]

As always. Thanks Pete.
Stretch

[38 coupe]

There should be a contact that rotates with the horn rod that is retained by the spring and clip. It can be a bit of a pain to assemble.

[ssffnomad]

Ok so the Contact that rotates on shaft has two blades to go into Headlight Switch. It’s stuck in Switch Housing. I did not want to pull too hard till you guys straightened me out. I will have to pull it out and attach to shaft with clip.
Guess I will also have to clock it properly so “ Deluxe “ is in proper position on steering wheel when Lights are in the “Off” position.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

Ok so the Contact that rotates on shaft has two blades to go into Headlight Switch. It’s stuck in Switch Housing. I did not want to pull too hard till you guys straightened me out. I will have to pull it out and attach to shaft with clip.
Guess I will also have to clock it properly so “ Deluxe “ is in proper position on steering wheel when Lights are in the “Off” position.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

39’ Deluxe. So new harness was all in , along with new headlight switch. Was working fine, not so much now. Pulled switch off bottom of Steer Box and found a 1/2 clip loose in there.
Does it go on Brass horn connector with the brass spring ? Attachment 493957

Here are a couple of different pics/drawing showing where that clip goes. Hope it helps ya. Coop

[ssffnomad]

Well it’s a awesome morning here. Shop doors open . Big Big Heavy Cup of Coffee in hand .
Time to go wrestle with “ Lighting Switch Spider” & “ Lightning Switch Retainer “
Please say Prayers

[ssffnomad]

Hello. So all 39’ updates completed a few months ago. Multiple local trips to get the the Bugs out. New Brakes run in hard and all adjusted up for a good straight stop.
Then I occurred a traumatic fall. Taking me out of commission for past 6 weeks.
Another 6-8 weeks to go. Positive note is I will have a full recovery.

So getting back to 39’. Seat - raising 1” and moving back 3-4”. There is already a 4 short pieces of 1” sq stock under seat. Want to raise a little more and move back. Thinking of using 2) 1 1/4” x 1 1/4” sq stock full lenght on each side .
What have you guys done to move seats ?
Thanks, Stretch

[marko39]

To move seat forward or back the seat brackets have two holes to mount seat. By switching holes seat can have some additional adjustment. This I must do on my 39 as even with adjuster back seat is too close to steering wheel.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

Hello. So all 39’ updates completed a few months ago. Multiple local trips to get the the Bugs out. New Brakes run in hard and all adjusted up for a good straight stop.
Then I occurred a traumatic fall. Taking me out of commission for past 6 weeks.
Another 6-8 weeks to go. Positive note is I will have a full recovery.

So getting back to 39’. Seat - raising 1” and moving back 3-4”. There is already a 4 short pieces of 1” sq stock under seat. Want to raise a little more and move back. Thinking of using 2) 1 1/4” x 1 1/4” sq stock full lenght on each side .
What have you guys done to move seats ?
Thanks, Stretch

Yo, Stretch....When I first bought our very original, un-restored '37 coupe about 21 years ago, it felt like I was sitting down too low in the seat. Nothing wrong with springs. Just too low for my liking, and the window opening seemed too high to rest my left arm on comfortably. I used a 1/8"-wall, 1" X 2" piece of rectangular tubing running from left to right, placed on it's side beneath the REAR seat mounts. With the REAR raised 1", it feels like a brand-new seat, with my head now at a decent elevation in the cockpit.

Coop

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[tubman]

I now understand your "nickname".

[ssffnomad]

Coop, I am not near car right now. But will raiser material going side to side clear Tube Hump ?

[ssffnomad]

Tub, my “Coworkers” always said I was gifted at extending my Story.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

Coop, I am not near car right now. But will raiser material going side to side clear Tube Hump ?

I know what you're asking, and we just sold the car to someone in Ohio, so I can't look. But I don't remember the details. Looking at the picture below of a '37 Coupe with the obvious tube tunnel in floor, I don't remember my particular details NOW. It certainly was not a big project, because I remember that I did not even have to remove the seat. I guess that I have not been of much help here today....sorry!

Coop

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[tubman]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

Tub, my “Coworkers” always said I was gifted at extending my Story.

Luckily, my "Handle" comes from the body style of my hot rod, not my physical body build.

[ssffnomad]

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[ssffnomad]

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As I am not near the 39’ , could you please tell me the Seat bolt size , from seat to floor board ?

[marko39]

If I remember correctly they are 3/8 fine thread.

[ssffnomad]

Marks, T/Y

[ssffnomad]

Seat was moved up 2”, and back 3” . Perfect, I can now get in with my current situation, then slid seat ahead to comfortable pedal position.

39’ Deluxe duel vacuum wiper motor. We have had car a few years , vacuum hose cut off near glove box. We took plug out of aluminum intake. Very good vacuum. Spliced the line back together. Negative results.
Headliner is very nice . Will not be taking it down to repair Vacuum Wiper motor. Any suggestions as to a remedy to try to get working ? We took line apart, shot a very small amount of Silicone spray in, and gave it 5 psi with air gun. Now wipers will wiggle a little when turned on. Like they are trying to work.
Thanks, Stretch

[deuce_roadster]

Chris made the complete wiring for all my old Fords, only my avatar roadster is 12 v and my 40 wagon scored 987 with no deductions on the wiring. He makes a very good product
stock or custom..

[ssffnomad]

For sure he does .

[ssffnomad]

Well today , the Wipers are working a little better.
Hopefully with patience, come back to life .
Stretch

[ssffnomad]

Wipers Work
Put about 20 miles on 39’ today. Went and got it inspected, gassed up. Felt good driving.
The first time in 2 months.
Stretch

[ssffnomad]

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6 months ago, I bought a pair of reproduction 39’ tail pipe hangers .
One side broke, the other is starting to fall apart.
There is no tension to speak of on these hangers.
Stretch

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

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6 months ago, I bought a pair of reproduction 39’ tail pipe hangers .
One side broke, the other is starting to fall apart.
There is no tension to speak of on these hangers.
Stretch

[ssffnomad]

Men I need a little help.
After our 39’ Deluxe Grill got repaired and painted.
I am now polishing the trim.
Question does the round curved end of trim go on top, and the narrower point goes on the bottom ?
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[petehoovie]

[QUOTE=ssffnomad;2268111]Men I need a little help.
After our 39’ Deluxe Grill got repaired and painted.
I am now polishing the trim.
Question does the round curved end of trim go on top, and the narrower point goes on the bottom ?
Thank, Stretch ]

[marko39]

On mine only the 2 outside smallest bars have points which face down.