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  1. Bill in Al

    Positive post on original coil

    I can't tell the positive from the negative post on my original coil.Can someone identify them as looking from the front of the car toward the cowl? Positive on the left or right?
  2. Bill in Al

    four row radiator for 1930?

    Are there any 4 row radiators available for '30-1 cars?
  3. Bill in Al

    What's a safe rpm for a good touring eng.?

    I have an inserted engine and an overdrive. What is a safe rpm to run for extended periods when not in overdrive?
  4. Bill in Al

    16 inch tires

    I'm putting sixteen inch wheels on for touring and would like some suggestions as to make and size for a tudor. Blackwalls only!
  5. Bill in Al

    Simmons manifold on car for sale?

    There's a S/W for sale on the Swap Meet that has a Simmons manifold that I am not familiar with. It also has a galvanised half or three quarter inch pipe going into the valve area then downward. Can someone enlighten me?http://fordbarn.com/forum/images/smilies/confused.gif
  6. Bill in Al

    31 S/W visor

    This is going to open a can of worms for sure.There's no such thing as a Slant window with a visor.A friend has found the second one he's seen in his lifetime! The visor is about an inch shorter than a regular sedan visor.I haven't seen it yet but it's being negotiated on now as it's been stored...
  7. Bill in Al

    Learned to take pix-

    Here's my Mayberry Fire Chief '64. The '41tudor and newly finished '63 Monaco Tbird. The '41 and Mayberry are for sale. Got too many and need to pay for '63! $9K for '41 and 6K for '64.
  8. Bill in Al

    What cover for this heater?,unknown mfr.

    :confused:I have a heater in my '41 without a cover.The blades (4)are 8" long. The core is round,circular,and 9" across.The blades are in front of the core, facing the seat.There is a 3/4"frame around the cores' back edge. On each side of the frame there are two screws about 2" apart that look...
  9. Bill in Al

    Different '41 parking lights?

    I noticed the '41 convertible shown in "Fords in the snow" has circular parking lights below the head lights. My '41 tudor has them on top of the fenders and so do other '41 Fords I've seen. A friend is building a '41 'vert street rod and it has the same circular light as the car in the snow.We...
  10. Bill in Al

    Headlights are tripping circuit-breaker

    My '41 tudor, all stock electrics, 6V, V8 is tripping the headlight circuit breaker after the lights are on for about 30 seconds. It first started with bright beam only but now it trips with either hi or low beam when the engine is at highway speed. The lights aren't abnormaly bright when this...
  11. Bill in Al

    Thunderbird transmission filter problem

    I'm changing the fluid and filter on my Limited Edition '63 and can't find the fabric type filter for the transmission. The kits I've found so far have all had a screen mesh and the holes wont line up with the tubes. the filter also needs a rubber surrounded hole to seal both tubes.My first...
  12. Bill in Al

    Straight dual pipes

    To all who suggested that dual straights wouldn't be too loud--Thanks! They're on and sound great! There's nothing that sounds quiet like it does. I was a little skeptical about installing them but after driving along a farm fence of boards and listening to the reflected noise, I couldn't...
  13. Bill in Al

    exhaust gasket - manifold to tailpipe

    Anyone know of a source for the gasket for the manifold to tailpipe flange.It seems as tho it should be easy to locate but I can't find 'em. Help-Bill
  14. Bill in Al

    seat covers

    The upholstery in my '41 tudor is getting thin.I want to keep her looking 1950ish.Does anyone know where I can buy some of the old fashion seat covers we used to use back in the 50's and 60's? They usually had vinyl side, top and bottom panels in solid colors. The seats and backrests were mostly...
  15. Bill in Al

    Won't run smoothly unless accelerating

    My '41 idles fine and runs smoothly while it's accelerating,but when trying to cruise at any speed it bucks and balks. I can pull the choke out half way and it runs ok. I have had the carb,a 94, off to clean it and replace the power valve before I got the engine running. I feel pretty sure it's...
  16. Bill in Al

    WTB '41 garnish molding

    Bud needs door garnish molding for both doors.Car is a convertible.He doesn't have a computer and I'm barely computer literate. Anyone have these?--Bill
  17. Bill in Al

    Electronic Distributor ?

    Does anyone make an electronic ignition for the helment coil type distributor? Thanks :confused:
  18. Bill in Al

    '41 shocks are worn out

    I got the Tudor on the road today and the shocks are shot! What are the recommendations? Having them rebuilt or replacing them. Is it possible for a novice like me to rebuild and if not,where to have it done? How about any kits for changing to tubular shocks? ps; She sure looks good cleaned up...
  19. Bill in Al

    Blue engine

    I've been reading the posts about green engines and blue ones. My '41 was built about 300K from end of production and has a blue engine and has a ledge in the block above the timing cover. Is this the ledge spoken about that will hold a pencil and designate it as a true blue engine? I can't tell...
  20. Bill in Al

    VIN locations on '41

    Are there any locations other than the firewall that will have a VIN? My tudor had damage that destroyed the tag and it no longer can be read. She's finally ready to roll,just waiting for the Diamondbacks to arrive! Yahoo!!
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