Recent content by RalphInCA

Thanks guys.

Any hints suggestions or tricks for removing the fan? Seems like we need to remove the fan to get the radiator out. 1947 Ford Fordor Deluxe. Flathead V8.

I have read that it’s not good to jack on the axle. Correct?

1947 Flathead What’s the best way to get the car off the ground, without a lift? Our floor jack is just not giving us enough height. Car isn’t running so can’t run up on ramps. We’re replacing starter so it would be nice if we could get more room.

Any comments about these folks? Converting a 47 to 12 V. https://vintageautogarage.com/1942-1948-ford-mercury-car-truck-12v-conversion-kit/

Thoughts on this show? Seems to me it’s one of those “based on a true story” shows. More Hollywood than factual. https://www.hulu.com/series/the-cars-that-made-america-77062cb5-74e0-4b70-8605-052cd4bd5e8e?dl=false

Winston Churchill once said, “You can always count on the Americans to do the right thing after they have tried everything else.” That’s sort of like asking the Internet (or the Ford Barn) for advice. You’ll get every sort of answer imaginable but eventually (usually, hopefully?) arrive at...

This is the most exciting thing going on in my life right now. Don’t let us down! Can’t wait till tomorrow. (I live a pretty quiet life LOL)

This is pretty much true. There are independent studies that prove differences, but the differences are very slight.

Use whatever you want. The worst we have today is worlds better than anything they had in 1947.

The problem with oil threads is that any advantage or disadvantage of one oil over another shows up so slowly that it is darn near impossible to prove any damage (or lack of damage) is due to the oil. So, for the most part, we are left with gut feelings.

I used to peruse a forum (garage journal?) that had a long running thread dedicated to people’s experiences with HF products. It was an interesting read. They had HF fanboys and haters.