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davidlove

11-16-2016 @ 10:23 AM

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Ever since I was a kid, I loved the cars of the 1930s. My favorite being the 1934 Ford fordor sedan. At age 51, I am finally the proud owner of one.
Now for my dilemma... I know very, very little about cars. I have been having a great time driving around town and have become fairly comfortable with the handling of the car. I know, however, there is much more to maintaining the car versus the cars today. I would appreciate any advice that would help me along. I have been soaking up as much information as I can by reading, youtube and becoming a member of this club along with other publications but still feel woefully incompetent in taking car of this car.
Thanking you in advance,

David

CharlieStephens

11-16-2016 @ 11:06 AM

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David,

The first thing you need to do is put your general location and email into your profile. Otherwise you will have people telling you to put antifreeze in your radiator instead of water soluble oil not realizing that you live in Southern California. You will have people recommending excellent machine shops in Southern California not realizing you live in Florida. You will have good swap meets recommended in Oregon by people not realizing you live in Maine. Or people just won't say anything (which is just as bad). You should buy the clubs book for the year of your car: https://www.earlyfordv8.org/Shop.cfm?id=17&pid=2 and join a regional club (or at least attend a couple of meetings to check them out). Good luck and enjoy your car.

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woodiewagon46

11-16-2016 @ 11:14 AM

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David, first of all welcome to the V-8 Ford Club. You don't say where you are located but I'm sure there is a chapter of the club near you. I would join that chapter and most of the members would be willing to help you. Unfortunately the club doesn't list a book for the '34 Ford but when it is available I would highly recommend purchasing it. A good grease gun is a must. Change the oil regularly and maintain all the fluids. Probably the most complicated thing you will run into is changing the points and wires. You might need help on those items but once you see how it's done it is fairly easy. There are several books on how to maintain the mechanical brakes and once they are adjusted properly they don't require much service. This site is a wealth of information and everyone is willing to help with any problem. Don't be afraid to ask!!!

11-16-2016 @ 11:34 AM

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woodiewagon46 said: "Unfortunately the club doesn't list a book for the '34 Ford but when it is available I would highly recommend purchasing it."

How do you justify this statement given the Clubs excellent '33-'34/Model 40 Restoration Manual? See: > https://www.earlyfordv8.org/Shop.cfm?id=17&pid=2

David....Can you post a picture of your '34 Sedan?

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davidlove

11-16-2016 @ 11:44 AM

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Thank you Charlie. I did update my information so hopefully that will help with regional advice. For the record, I live in Suffolk, VA.

davidlove

11-16-2016 @ 11:49 AM

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Thank you Woodiewagon and MG. I have a contact that is in the car restoration business that has been helpful, but is quite busy.

efv8CofAAdmin

11-16-2016 @ 1:47 PM

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Again -- welcome to the Club.
Like others have said --- take the time and purchase the 1933-1934 Ford Book that the Club has produced.

Second -- there is a great Regional Group out that way --- Northern Virginia RG # 96 They are even hosting the 2017 Eastern National Meet in Chantilly VA June 7 -11

Other Regional Groups in the area can be found by clicking on Regional Club Directory.
You can check out the information under Upcoming Events from the Menu on the left column main page

It is a great way to meet Members and also pick up lots of information about your vehicle from others that have the same year.

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woodiewagon46

11-16-2016 @ 3:23 PM

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Sorry to get you so upset MG, the listing I have does not include the '33-'34 book, it said that it's "soon to be published". That's how I "justify" it.

efv8CofAAdmin

11-16-2016 @ 3:35 PM

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There is the 1933-1934 Ford Book for sale on the Online Store. Great book.

Now, the quantities are becoming limited, so there is a new re-write being worked on -- due date unknown at this time.

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FordFreak

11-16-2016 @ 8:20 PM

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Welcome aboard , David !

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