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trjford8

08-09-2015 @ 6:43 PM

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Looks like you may be "home free" on the gas tank. As others have said you should buy the V-8 Club's 35-36 book. It will help you immensely with your car. The radio antenna for you car is probably the wire mesh in the padded roof insert. If you follow the antenna cable and it goes up into the right side windshield pillar then the mesh is your antenna.

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08-09-2015 @ 2:25 PM

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For what it's worth, I'll backtrack with a little update on the fuel system.

The original gunk I got out of the gas tank is documented earlier in this thread.

I began to add a couple of gallons of fuel to the tank at a time, and then drive the car using my makeshift external fuel tank (coffee can and tubing directly to the fuel pump). This would "shake it up" a bit, and then I would siphon the tank dry. The final two siphons are seen in the bottles on the left and middle. Brand new gas is in the bottle on the right, for reference.

It certainly got cleaner each time, though I now have a few gallons of contaminated gas that I'm not sure how to get rid of! I never once saw any sign of rust or any hard deposit of any kind come up through the clear siphon tube, so I felt pretty good about the condition of the tank. Whereupon, I made the fuel filter insert as shown previously and began to run straight from the fuel tank. I've run the car for about 50 miles since then and have had no problems. The fuel filter appears clear after all this time. Thus ends the story (so far) of the fuel system concern. Thanks to all who contributed.

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08-07-2015 @ 6:42 AM

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Automobile manufacturers used a few different antennas for radios in 1935. They used the wire mesh in the roof, the spare tire and an under the running board antenna.

I don't remember what Ford used on the coupe, but you should be able to follow the antenna lead to get an idea of where it is. I believe that the information is included in the Club's 35-36 book along with a wealth of other information.

Tom

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08-06-2015 @ 8:10 AM

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Thanks, John. It's been a labor of love these last few weeks, especially because this has been my father's car.

Looks like you have a great one, too. Is than an antenna mast in front of the driver's door? I have the radio in mine, but it's not working yet (need to check fuses first), and I can't find anything that looks like an antenna on my car.

08-06-2015 @ 6:53 AM

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Alan, I remember reading your initial post on this, but just came back and read the entire thread including watching the walk around video. That is a very nice '35 5 window coupe. You will have a blast driving that car, and I am sure you will have admirers wanting to look it over and talk to you about it everywhere you go.
I am working on my standard model '35 5w rumble seat coupe right now as well. I am removing, and rebuilding as necessay, the entire running gear to make sure I have a reliable driver. Nothing compares to driving an early Ford flathead powered V-8 in my book.

John

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08-05-2015 @ 2:52 PM

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Alan - great video and car! Thanks for sharing it with us all. Suggest you pick up the '35-'36 Ford Book and read-up on what is truly original - it will help you down the road with your maintenance and decision making as you move forward with the car. As well, should you wish to show the car and/or submit it for judging you can be better prepared and not experience any unfortunate 'surprises'.

Still recommend, if you can, that you place a filter just north of the fuel tank, at least for a while until you are comfortable, this after backward flushing/soaking the current line with Sea Foam & then blowing it clear with compressed air. May save yourself a ton of headaches in the long run. As TomO mentioned earlier, from his experience where you have it now may/should give give you adequate advance warning of any trouble to come - your call on how cautious you wish to be.

Very nice car! Congratulations!

Steve

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rmetzg

08-05-2015 @ 11:41 AM

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Guys,

As promised, here is a link to a walkaround video of the whole car. Sorry for the portrait mode, vertical camera-handling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWXH3vA6XCg

FYI - I've now got it flushed, greased, and a fuel filter installed (pic attached - I ordered a new line, cut it in half, and inserted a filter - works great). Chased down a short in the electrical system (brake light switch) and have it now legal, licensed, titled, and insured. Ready to enjoy it for a while!

VT/JeffH

07-03-2015 @ 7:35 AM

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Thsnks Ken,

Now I'm blubbering all over the place!

I can't wait to see you and the wifey next week!

-VT/JeffH

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07-03-2015 @ 7:28 AM

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Jeff,

Now that's old school. Henry was clever!

Ken

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07-03-2015 @ 7:13 AM

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On clearing a fuel line... Before changing our fuel tank, Dad made up this gizmo. I'm glad I looked at it today because I was under the mistaken impression that it could double as a tire inflater.

-VT/JeffH

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