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Ford Flathead engine identification - Part I

Posted by on Oct 28 2015 in HowTo, FAQ and Tech Hints, Ford Trucks pre '48, Ford Cars pre '48

Month ago, I found myself in trouble identifying Ford Flathead V8 engines. While I was looking for a replacement engine, I found many offers with a description like "pulled out of a truck" or "8CM from a 1950 F1". Most times more information about the car it was pulled from, than the engine itself. "8CM from a 1950 F1" - with other words: I have no idea what I'm selling. Yes, the 8CM fits in a Ford F1, but the correct engine is the 8RT. Most times I had to identify the engines based on tiny smartphone photos.

Here we go, part one in identifiying Ford Flathead V8 engines...

Remove inner door handle and window crank

Posted by on Oct 25 2015 in HowTo, FAQ and Tech Hints, Ford Trucks pre '48, Ford Cars pre '48

Ford owners know what to do, but everyone who worked only on old Chevrolet cars and trucks might have a problem. If you have no idea how to remove your trucks inner door handle or windows crank, here is your help.

There are many classics, but only a few legends - 1914 Cyclone

Posted by on Oct 23 2015 in other stuff

The 1914 Cyclone Motorcycle is truly one in the row of the legends. Do you have the guts to ride a bike that has no breaks, no clutch and that runs 110 mph? I'm pretty sure, I have not. But what makes that bike to a legend? Let's take a look at some facts...

The Cyclone was manufactured by Joerns Motor Manufacturing Company in St. Paul, Minnesota. The company was founded in 1912 and abolished in 1917. Various sources tell that 300 Cyclone motorcycles where build, but only 6 of them are known to exist today. A Cyclone from the private collection of former actor Steve McQueen (1930-1980) was sold early 2015 for $775000, making the Cyclone to the most expensive motorcycle ever sold. But that's just the price for a legend, not the facts that created the legend.

Ford Model T "Doctor's Coupe" sold on ebay

Posted by on Oct 22 2015 in found on the web

A very nice Ford Model T Doctor's Coupe with a beautiful, nearly 100 year old patina was sold on ebay (de) yesterday. The body is unwelded, has no dents or rust holes and has it's original painting. Production date was around 1920. Restauration so far was engine, front axle, rear axle, generator and starter. The wooden rims have new tires on it.

Remove outer door handle

Posted by on Oct 21 2015 in HowTo, FAQ and Tech Hints, Ford Trucks pre '48, Ford Cars pre '48

Have you ever tried to remove the outer door handle of your 70 year old Ford car or truck? Let me guess, after a half can of WD40 you thought there might be something wrong...