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Does anyone know if the Phaeton models were exported to or manufactured in Europe in any number or were they more of an American taste? Thank you!

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Friends, Any idea where I can find a set of these in preferably in reverse thread? Looking for the larger size for the full 1.5t truck. Thank you, Tom

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Hello, Was driving my truck around the other day I believe I over heated the transmission. Reverse was not longer engaging and I was leaking transmission fluid... a first for me. Any guidance on how to refill the fluid and what I need to think about for restoring the seals? I have an event this...

Thank you everyone for the input. I am not sure how much is left of the original threads because I cannot even see much into the hole. If the square bolt method doesn't work, I am going to try and plug it.

Hello, One of the coolant pitcocks broke off underneath my 38' V8. The brass NPT treads are stuck in the hole and due to the position (over the front axel), its almost impossible to get in there with an easy out or other tool. Anyone have any experience or recommendations for the situation? I...

Friends, Will earlier Ford steering wheels fit on a 1938 1.5t truck? I am looking at a Model A or T steering wheel. Thank you! Tom

Hello, I need to replace the tires on 1.5t so after I find a place as close to Cleveland Ohio as possible that does so... In researching the page some people have shown the 1938 truck coming new with 6.00 or 6.50 width tires but I think I have seen up to 8.25 inch tires discussed. Those may...

Rotorwrench, thank you for the reply. I appreciate everyone's input. I am going to do the 12v alternator route and start from scratch with the electrical minus the starter. Thank you for posting the link it was very helpful.

I have no idea if its a late or early V8 unfortunately.

Didn't even think of that! Thank you. Will I need something in place of the generator to hold the pulleys so the water pump works if I will be driving 70 miles?

Thank you for the replies. The lights and starter would be 12v, at least I have driven this truck many times with a 12v battery and everything worked. The current wiring is three generations of bubba'ing and I want to rip everything out. The truck won't be located at my place until I can get it...

Hello friends! I am trying to get a 1938 1.5t Ford original 8v engine running. Unfortunately the guy who had it before me lost the generator. To my knowledge it was converted to a 12v system with a step down to 6v for the distributor. The engine is a positive ground. The engine ran great...