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I'm trying to get my 39 Coupe back on the road. The carburetor that I have has markings of "FORD USA" and '94" on it. The base has markings of "45", "8BA", and "9515". This base does not have a choke feature, so the existing choke on the dash is not connected to anything. Do I have the correct...

Special Washers? Photo or name of such washers? Ken

I have another question. How are the floor boards supposed to be attached to the chassis? I have several types of bolts and screws holding the floor boards in place now. Just wondering what was the correct method? Seems like it should be bolts with countersunk heads.

Thanks for all the replies. Yes, I have the "crab-type" distributor. There is a number stamped on the bottom of the filter. It is 78-96004, so I guess it is correct. I'll clean what I can get to and replace the filter media.

I think I have the original air cleaner.? Can the air cleaner top be cleaned? Is there anything under the perforated cover? What about the filter itself? Can the media between the cages be replaced, and if so, with what? How can the lower can of the air filter be cleaned? I don't want to...

Zax40, Thanks for the information. As for the engine, Inever found any identification marks on it. It is at the machine shop now, so I can't check anything. Hopefully attached is a picture of the engine with the heads removed. The bore of the pistons is 3.110"

I never found any thermostats in the cooling system. I assume they are supposed to be in the hoses at the radiator. How are they held in place? Ken

19Fordy; I'm waiting to get the pumps back from getting cleaned. I'll have to see if there is enough to rebuild or if they will have to be replaced.

flatjack9; Thanks for the reply. Do your carburetors have the correct base for my model? How much do you want for one?

I have started repairing a 1939 Deluxe Coupe. It was semi-restored about 50 years ago and driven for a couple of years. Then it was parked in various garages and warehouses for the next 45+ years and not run. When I bought it, the wheels would roll and the engine wouldn't turn over. I have...

Thanks Coop, but figured it out. Just removed the two spring supports and the hood will rotate up about all the way to the windshield.

Coop, Which hood connections do you disconnect in order to get the hood to go up that high? Which ones are left in place?

I'm one of those contemplating rebuilding my engine, which is currently seized, and found this video very interesting. Trying to get information before I start.

Thanks guys.

I am trying rebuild my original '39 Master Cylinder, but can't get it apart. I've gotten the retaining ring out, but the piston return stop won't budge. In the Service Bulletin it looks like the piston return stop should just pop out with no trouble. Am I missing something? I have tried Kroil...