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    Paint Question

    If all I have is the name Ford Cream #100 and Maroon #21 can most local auto paint stores take that and get correct color? I believe these two colors are for Ford Trucks 1939. I can turn a wrench and weld, but body work and paint are out of my league.
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    Computer Question

    I decided to sell my 41 Ford Pickup cab and posted it on CL. Been several years since I posted anything there and only got one to two scammers then. Within 2 minutes of posting today I got 5 texts from scammers. My question is what software, or search engine do these people use to find auto...
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    Wanted: 27 Model TT hood

    I have a 1927 Model TT one ton truck that I need a hood for. I have a really good model T hood that is too narrow across the top if someone is in need of one that I will trade.
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    Trip back in time

    Not car related, but some of you own tractors. I got my one time and done shot couple weeks ago. I traveled back to East Tennessee at Easter to see my 93 year old mom. Walked into the Country Store and the owner told me he had something I would like to see. Turns out he has my Grandfather's...
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    40/41 Ford Pickup Cab

    I have a fair condition 40/41 cab and bed. I was going to use the bed on my 39 which leaves me with a good cab. I have the 37 Fordor that I was going to cut the top off and make a convertible out of, but it is way on the back burner now. My question is will the front clip from the 37 fit on the...
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    38-39 Ford Pickup door hinges

    Looking for usable door hinges for my 39 Ford Pickup project.
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    Engine Rebuilders

    I have a 1927 Model TT and thinking about putting it back original. Anyone know of a reputable engine rebuilder within driving distance of Dothan, AL. Anyone buy and have used the Gene French boring jig?
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    Fuel tank sealer

    My 42 GPW fuel tank has started leaking around the seam. I used a kit back in 2008 to etch the tank and then seal. It has held up till now, but the ethanol has dissolved the sealer. I don't remember what kit I used back then. I'm looking at the KBS kit. any feedback would be appreciated or...
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    Cam & transmission question

    My 1942 Ford GPW :D is all original and love it, but.... I have built a 49-53 1CM, with 4" stroke crankshaft, stock EAB cam, milled heads to .045 clearance, and 2GC Rochester carb, chevy distributor modified for flathead with AOD transmission. I'm putting this into 39 ford pickup that will be...
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    1939 Ford pickup bed wood

    Does anyone have the measurements for the wood that goes on top of the frame and under the bed. Mine were toast and I would like to fabricate the wood mounts for front and back of the bed. I have the 1/2 ton. I did a search and did not turn up anything. Thanks for any info.
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    Sick Feeling

    I have this heavy sick feeling in the bottom of my stomach. Got my rebuild 276 ready to fire up for first time and could not get oil pressure when turning it over with starter. Dropped the oil pan and removed the oil pump and the gasket for the oil pickup was suspect, put back together and had...
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    Oil Pressure

    I'm close to cranking my rebuilt 8ba for first time. I poured a little gas into the carburetor and turned the engine over and it fired on couple of cylinders. I did this couple of times trying to get the fuel up to the fuel pump and noticed each time the needle has never moved on the oil...
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    Universal water temp sensor

    Just wondering since I already have this set of gauges if there is a fitting out there to install this temperature sensor in the 8ba head. I am getting closer to being ready to fire the motor up for the first time.
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    Metermatch

    Anyone using this product, and does it work accurately like the manufacturer claims. https://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=748/category_id=-1/mode=prod/prd748.htm
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    Off Topic Photos

    Wanted to share what I ran across yesterday. There are 2 to 3 Fords in the second row I have no idea what year. I'm no spring chicken and have never seen some of these vehicles before now did not know they ever existed. I think the 1.5 ton DeSoto truck could be made into one bad to the bone...
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    Internal Breather Tube

    My internal breather tube for the road draft vent is missing and I need to make one. Is this pipe 1 5/16 diameter and 5 1/2 inches long? This is for 8ba motor and does anyone sell this item?
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    Internal breather tube

    Wanted internal breather tube for 8ba engine. The short pipe that is part of road tube breather system inside the motor.
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    3 blades verses 6

    Hey Guys, Wanted to see if there would be an advantage/need of putting the 6 blade fan in place of the 3. I have no idea if the 3 blade would be just fine that is why I'm asking. This is a 276 in. with skip rebuilt water pumps and shewman 180 degree thermostats. I was planning on using a shroud...
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    Fan, Radiator, Shroud

    Hey Guys, For my 39 pickup am I looking for 1 inch for the fan blades from radiator, and 1 inch clearance between end of fan blades and shroud.
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    Chrome repair

    Are they a way to repair this chrome piece at home without sending it off.
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