Recent content by 1937hemi

anybody out there that rebuilds flathead transmissions, preferably in north Texas

I want to replace the engine driven fan on my 41 with a shroud and electric fan. I can buy an 18" fan and make a shroud but with all the complete units out there for modern cars does anyone have a suggestion on what will fit

just had the same exact thing happen to mine and it ended up being the starter solenoid. Battery goes to it and then everything electrical comes off of it.

Try www.vintageautogarage.com They sell complete conversion kits, parts and have good advice on how to do this

I understand all that. Bubba says that a crab style distributor should need a .25 MFD condenser and he recommends the Bosch coil. I spent all afternoon trying to find condenser ratings but no luck. Since there are many folks out there using the Bosch coil I was hoping someone would have found...

I converted my 41 to 12V and it's using a crab distributor. I just put in a Bosch blue #00012 coil, but what condenser should I use to match the coil?

If you haven't bought the alternator yet I have a 6V that I bought for my 41 and only ran it on a test stand for about 30 minutes. I'll make you a deal on it. I'm in Arlington, TX

I just replaced a set on my 41 that had been on it for several years with absolutely no problems.

try vintage auto garage for a kit. For inexpensive wiring harness try Speedway. They sell a universal kit that is a lot less money than Ron Francis or Painless or Rebel Wiring. It's listed a under the Speedway brand and comes in a 12 circuit and a 22 circuit harness. If car is basically stock...

look on ebay for battery topper http://www.ebay.com/bhp/battery-topper

why do some people have to come across as a jerk when someone is asking an honest question?

Can anyone tell me what is the either the correct color or something real close to correct for the "Ford" logo on the bumpers and hub caps of a 1941 Super Deluxe

NAPA carries them #NF535

Thanks everyone for your input

If I go with 6" wide wheels does anybody have an idea of what back spacing I should use so that the tire is centered in the fender and not rubbing on anything. It looks like wheels come in 1/4 or 1/2 in increments starting with 3-3/4 inch. If I keep with what has been suggested about tire size...