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Further dissection: I was most interested in finding the serial number on the transmission housing. More so interested if the number matched what was on the frame. Guess what, they do!!! Serial number: *18-2892373* Pretty rare to find a matching frame/transmission these days. I want to say the...

For those interested in a further dissection/explanation of the lighting switch and troubleshooting; video update below: YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCUJrngin8I Near end of video we talk about troubleshooting the rear taillights. Jon

Last set Notice the 1937 resistor on the left side of picture. It currently by-passes the original 1936 shown in original mounting place next to fuse on firewall. This will of course need to be changed back to a stock set up soon! Jon

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Troubleshooting started; I quickly discovered the fuse on the firewall was blown. The 1936-year electrical lighting system utilized a single fuse. This fuse tied all lights to the battery. A blown fuse indicated a short had developed somewhere in the lighting circuit. The incorporated factory...

Great to hear! Any help I can provide please feel free to contact me via "private message" here on the forum. I am afraid the grille guard has already been sold prior to seeing your posting here. Jon

Hi Jeff, Thank you for your response! I will be re-wiring the car with a period correct cloth loom harness just as the original was. I am looking forward to doing so. All touring sedans circa 1935 were outfitted with only deluxe livery. Starting 1936, offering of the touring sedan could be...

Thanks Alan for your advice! Jon

Last set It is obvious someone has been into the electrical before I purchased the car. Several portions of the main harness appear to be part of the original though. Jon

A major task I thought relatively important to tackle while at the front end of the car was the electrical lighting system. Nothing light related worked on the car, headlights-parking lights-instrument lights-dome light-taillights. Video below was made prior to the discovery this car was...

Thanks guy's for the responses. I have been speaking to Michael about my car quite a bit lately. He has been a great help and a new found friend within this hobby. Looking forward to servicing more on the car soon! Jon

Thanks guys for the suggestions on wiring harnesses. I have been inquiring to several regarding a purchase for a reproduction harness set for this 1936 Ford. Appreciate all the help! Jon

Several items I will be performing to further address the cooling system: Send out water pumps to Skip for rebuild Pull radiator from car and have it inspected at a professional shop Will replace all radiator hoses/clamps with proper reproduction stock parts Will see about purchasing...

Thanks guys for all the comments and suggestions. Several things I have since completed since your postings: I was able to check what tubes were visible on the top of the interior of the radiator. Appears most of the visible tubes appear to have small pebble looking objects wedged inside...

Final set Nice to see the remnants of the factory accessory Ford Hot Air Heater! Jon

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Cosmetics out of the way for now, I wanted to move into servicing the car. Starting at the front, the engine bay appears to have several items of interest that have been replaced. I understand these old flatheads are prone to overheating. Someone added an makeshift overflow tank long ago. I...

Kevin, Thank you for your response and comments. I am all about constructive criticism and learning. Please share as much as you would like. It is nice to know the history of this Ford. Quite a few items have been added to the car or at least serviced a long time ago. The work is rather...