| Cmcdonald | -- 09-18-2025 @ 1:37 PM |
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I just received the beautiful 36 roadster I purchased to honor our Ford dealership's 90th anniversary next year. We have a lot to learn, thank you all in advance. I drove it carefully around the block and all went well except a hub cap came off. I reattached it, seemed good, and it came off again. Any tips? Also, I sadly learned the hard way how far over 2nd gear is and not reverse. The grind was sad, but doing good now. I do have to mostly stop completely to get to first which seems fine. Any other driving tips welcomed. I'm pretty good at driving a stick and tractors. If anyone knows any history on my car, would love to know. I believe it was restored in about 2013 and won an Dearborn award around that year. I believe it was from PA. Bird Kultgen Ford Waco, TX This message was edited by Cmcdonald on 9-18-25 @ 1:39 PM
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| nelsb01 | -- 09-18-2025 @ 4:25 PM |
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First thing to check since the vehicle is new to you is --- do you have radial tires on the car? If so, they were not original equipment and will cause the rims to 'flex' a bit and may toss a hubcap. (just noticed your picture, and if it is of the vehicle with the missing hubcap--- then all torque will be applied to the right rear as you accelerate, so that could be a reason also.) Second thing to check, do your rims have all the hubcap clips? There should be 5 of them per wheel rim. If missing one of more, that could be a reason. Shifting is a standard H and should be syncro in 2nd and 3rd. Yes, 1st is almost stop to engage. If you have the original designed brakes (steel rods to each wheel) then I suggest that you learn the "Drive for Five" procedure. You drive for yourself (1), you drive for the person ahead of your (2), you drive for the person to your left (3), you drive for the person to your right 4) and you drive for the person behind you (5). Learned this when I used to own a motorcycle and it applies so well to driving an old vehicle. Lastly, enjoy your 1936 as you learn about it. There are many here on this forum that will be more than glad to answer your questions -- no matter how bad you think those questions are. This message was edited by nelsb01 on 9-18-25 @ 4:28 PM
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| Cmcdonald | -- 09-18-2025 @ 8:17 PM |
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Thank you so much. The broker we purchased it through is knowledgeable in old cars and had his mechanic replace the tires. Yes it's the passenger rear that keeps coming off. All of the clips are there. But it's not a right fit. Do I need to slightly bend them a certain way? Thank you? Bird Kultgen Ford Waco, TX
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| carcrazy | -- 09-18-2025 @ 8:48 PM |
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Yes, you can bend the hubcap clips out slightly to provide a tighter grip on the cap.
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| JayChicago | -- 09-19-2025 @ 8:24 AM |
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Welcome to the Forum. That's a beautiful car. It's sure to be a hit with your customers and staff. Congrats on 90 years, quite an accomplishment for any business. Your techs trained on modern vehicles will probably be scratching their heads over this car. You or they can come on here with questions, get advice from the old guys who have been working on these cars for years. Lots of "been there, fixed that" on this forum.
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| trjford8 | -- 09-20-2025 @ 8:28 AM |
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Check the spring clips that hold the hubcap and make sure they are tight on the rivets.
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| ford38v8 | -- 09-20-2025 @ 1:38 PM |
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Those clips do wear out from rust and over-bending them back and forth. If they bend easily with your fingers, they’ll need to be replaced. Being of spring steel, a tweaking of the edge with your fingernail should produce a soft ringing sound. They are available from several suppliers we all depend on. Alan
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| Kens 36 | -- 09-24-2025 @ 7:11 AM |
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Sent you a PM about the history. Ken
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