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Posted By Discussion Topic: Best places to buy 36 ford parts?     philmco 05-08-2010 @ 12:12 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 20 Joined: Apr 2010 Hello V-8er's ! First post for this O.F. from Chambersburg, PA. Just bought a 36 Tudor Sedan and would like to hear from folks that have had good experiences with replacement parts suppliers and insurance companies that insure classic cars. My 36 is stock but I'm thinking of adding an exhaust kit from Red's Headers that include the headers, pipes, mufflers and hardware. Anyone with experience with Red's would be helpful, too. Thanks alot! Phil This message was edited by philmco on 5-8-10 @ 12:14 PM ford38v8 05-08-2010 @ 12:55 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 2771 Joined: Oct 2009 Hi Phil, Welcome to our Forum, and to the EFV8CA. Good to start here with all your questions, we're glad to point you in the right direction. Red Hamilton is a straight shooter, no doubt about that. Red sold his "Reds Headers" business, but I don't have any negative feedback about the new owner, so go for it if that's what you want. In my humble opinion, though, I think you might reconsider putting on headers if you consider that they are for looks only, and won't affect the sound or performance of your car. Your car looks great now, and you may want to check out one of our National Meets and the cars on our Concourse before making any decisions about modifying your car. With regard to parts, old Fords are probably the easiest to find parts for, but beware the re-pops if you can, unless you verify that they are made in USA. Imports have always been problematic, whether from Asia today, or from South America some years ago. Some venders are listed in the vender section of this website, and many also advertise in the V8 Times, our Club magazine. If you haven't joined yet, you can't go wrong, as the cost of membership includes the magazine which is worth its weight in gold. Consider also, our club has published a fine restoration manual on your car, a must for any '36 owner, available for sale here also. For insurance, you have choices, but a couple of things to consider are "Declared Value", and "Allowed Usage", and "Annual Mileage allowed". Some companies will not recognize your car's true value if you have a serious accident or if it is stolen. Most will not pay up if you accept money for anything, including use for a wedding or in the making of a movie. Some have a cap on mileage also. Wherever you insure, be sure you understand those limitations. Alan supereal 05-08-2010 @ 5:25 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 6819 Joined: Oct 2009 Most of us have favored vendors, based upon quality of merchandise and the ability to properly advise buyers who are unsure of what the need. Most are listed here on this site, such as C&G, Bob Drake, Dennis Carpenter, etc. As for headers, They are usually a headache to install, and really don't provide much, if any, benefit. Many of us have dual exhaust on our cars because we just like the sound. Be aware that most exhaust kits don't just bolt on a car, but require adjustments to clear running gear, particularly on the left front side. If you have a good (non-franchised) muffler shop near you that can bend pipes, I'd start there. As for insurance, as my friend Alan points out, there are a number of items to be covered. I cover my cars with Hagerty, obtained by my local agent, and opt for "agreed value". It is quite important to use a specialty company for old cars for many reasons, not just adding them on your other car insurance. 37RAGTOPMAN 05-08-2010 @ 5:54 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 1969 Joined: Oct 2009 I put dual exhausts, seems to me it runs better down the road,[ BREATHES BETTER ] seems faster and gets better gas milage and sounds cool. I think it is worth the trouble. this is after driving the car for 25 years the old way, I bought the headers and had the rest of it made by a muffler shop, that does custom exhaust. they used a heavy duty pipe, better than the original and is coated with aluminum.and one baffle in the muffler. it all depends what you want, if you want have your car judged, stay original , and not drive it.or if you want to drive the car and have fun,go for the dual exhausts, remember if you restore it and drive it,it will get dirty under the car, and the guy that trailers his car will get the awards. this is the way it is, my 3 cents worth, 37RAGTOPMAN,,, KEEP ON TRUCKIN,, trjford8 05-08-2010 @ 8:52 PM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 4232 Joined: Oct 2009 Phil, I don't think anyone has mentioned to you about joining the Early Ford V-8 Club. Many who come to this site are not familiar with the club magazine, The V-8 Times.You get 6 issues a year and it's all about 32-53 Fords. There's tech articles, history articles, stories about local tours, and many parts sources. You can join by signing up on the front page of this site or by calling toll free 1-866-427-7583.Thie club also sells a book on the 35-36 Fords that is a must have for an owner of one of these cars. I might add two insurance companies for you to check out. One is J.C. Taylor and the other is Grundy. Both have good rates and usually will insure the car for stated value. This message was edited by trjford8 on 5-8-10 @ 8:54 PM philmco 05-09-2010 @ 3:42 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 20 Joined: Apr 2010 Thank you, folks for the friendly advice! I have become a dues paying member and look forward to receiving "Ford Times". I appreciate the advice on the exhaust kit and it makes sense that I shouldn't expect a " bolt on and go " installation. I did get a quote from Grundy, Taylor and Haggerty and Grundy is the lowest @ $ 145.50 and they are in PA, too. I'm not a complete stranger to early ford V-8's, having had a 40' sedan and coupe but it's been 31 years since that time. Never thought I'd have a 36' sedan but this one caught my eye and it was only 25 miles from home. Phil trjford8 05-09-2010 @ 8:05 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 4232 Joined: Oct 2009 Phil, welcome to the club. You'll find that the V-8 Times will be a big help in finding good parts vendors. There's also lots of club members listed in the club roster who live in Pa. plus there are four V-8 Club regional groups in Pa. philmco 05-16-2010 @ 12:30 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 20 Joined: Apr 2010 From Sullivan's garage in NH came a "Bob Drake Quality" 36 Ford Hood Ornament. So I proceed to install it and find it isn't the best fit into the trim pieces on the hood sides and grill. I look at the box again and see in small letters "made in Taiwan". Thought I was buying a USA made, Ford Licensed, Bob Drake part. I guess it's time to start paying my dues again..Dang it.

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