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On my 12 volt AVATAI have the "brite" (their spelling) bulbs from Ron Francis wireworks and original reflectors resilvered. If you are using...
The '32 commercial lights are the same as the standard ones except regular steel instead of stainless. The rims are still stainless. Charlie...
I would use a Model B transmission with '39 gears. You need fabricate pedal mounts and a wishbone mount. There a a couple of tricks getting the...
Have you checked out "Old Cars Price Guide" with google on the internet? I don't know abut its accuracy but it's another source. Charlie Stephens
The opening on the '32 radiator is farther forward to match the fill tube location on a '32' I have an aftermarket radiator without a filler and...
My guess would be "Club Coupe", unless I am missing something. That would make it a 78-72A. The "funky" roof allowed for passenger seats in the...
Sounds good to me. Did one of those years have a bad trans when compared to the others? Charlie Stephens
Model B same as Model A, single pinion bearing. Most '32's used the Model B rear end even if they came with the V8. Late 1932 V8 went to the...
Maybe something like this? (not my car) Charlie Stephens [ATTACH]
Ron, You should add your general location to your profile. You can never tell how and when it will pay off. Charlie Stephens
I probably used one out of a 153 Chevy II but it has been a long time. Charlie Stephens
I have the 181 cubic inch, 4 cylinder Mercruiser marine in my '32. Worked out great. It is easier with a '32 since the '39 trans bolts in and...
You might want to ask for photos from the upcoming LA Roadster show. Charlie Stephens
I would use a '39 Ford transmission or an earlier Ford transmission with the '39 gears. Charlie Stephens
Call the main DMV office in Sacramento and see what they say. Charlie Stephens
I would try calling the head office in Sacramento. The inspection requirement doesn't make sense if you aren't going to get it licensed to drive...
Try posting on Fordbarn.com. Charlie Stephens
Be sure to start early to get the registration paperwork resolved with the DMV. You are probably going to need bills of sale for all of the major...
I am going to pass on some advice I read years ago on reversing spring eyes. The person said it was best to leave the the eyes alone and reverse...
Thanks for the response but I am not sure I agree with it. Using a '40 spindle eliminates the adapter for the backing late and front bearing but...
According to the original V8 Club judging standards there should be 10 (later changed to 12) in the front and 13 in the rear on the commercial...
When you get to the rear end use a 7 leaf roadster spring. It will bring the rear fenders down to look correct around the tire and ride a lot...
You mentioned you liked the look of the accessories for the V8. There are also dress up accessories for the 4 (see attached). I prefer to run...
It should be easy to remove the timing gear cover and then remove the timing gear from the cam. That would probably help when trying to rotate...
What is the advantage of using the '40 spindles versus using the '32 spindles with the inexpensive adapter to mount the hydraulic brakes? Charlie...
What is the advantage to using a '33-'34 truck firewall? Clearance? Charlie Stephens
I would run the stock '32 18 inch wheels (but you probably could have guessed that looking at my AVATAR). Second choice would be bent spoke...
I am going to start with the assumption that the assembly is as it left the factory and individual parts have not been swapped. Since the bolt...
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