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    V8 lack of power

    Having trouble with my 38 1/2 ton pick up. 24 stud flathead 8 Truck seems ( I don't know what is good for these engines) to run OK when cold & as it warms up gets sluggish to the point of almost no power. I have a rebuilt distributor, timed with a Tasco timing device, new coil & new out of the...
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    1938 pick up transmission trouble

    Out for a drive yesterday and ran into some trouble. Transmission locked up. Can't move the shifter to change gears.It seems to be stuck in gear Motor starts & runs but when releasing the clutch stalls out. Any thoughts on where to start for problem diagnosis? Thanks in advance
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    Headlamp Wiring 38 pick up

    I am having trouble figuring out my headlamp wiring. I didn't take good enough pictures before disassembly and was wondering if anyone might be able to help shed some light. In the attached picture the relays and attached fuses were originally attached to the fender inner. currently I have power...
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    38 pick up spare tire mounting

    Could anyone post a picture of how the spare tire mounting post & bracket are mounted to the side of the box. I know I will have to drill holes and don't want to drill them in the wrong spots. Thanks in advance
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    Another tire question-sorry

    Will 7.5-16's tires fit on the original, I think, wide 5 rims for a 1938 half ton pick up. I would like to if they will fit, run them on the rear of the truck.thanks in advance
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    38 pick up door glass instalation

    Does anyone have any tips on how to get the glass secured into the regulator guide? Does the sticky side of the glass setting tape go on the glass or in the channel? Is it best to set the tape in the channel first or onto the glass? How do you keep the glass from popping out of the channel when...
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    Tire Size Question

    What is the difference between a 6.00 x 16 tire and a 6.50 x 16 tire. Also which is correct for a 38 pick up? Thanks in advance
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    Choke & Throttle rods

    On a 1938 pick up how do you remove the choke & throttle knobs from the rods to remove the rods so that the grommets can be replaced in the dash & firewall. Thanks in advance for the help
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    38 pick up

    Any special key points to keep in mind when pulling the motor (original flathead V8) from a 38 ford. Not planning on pulling the ******. Thanks in advance
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    38 Ford Pick up

    Looking for a passenger side rear fender for 38/39 pick up with the dimple for the spare tire. Thanks
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