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marine0302

06-02-2019 @ 4:22 PM

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I took delivery yesterday of a 1939 Ford Deluxe 4 door convertible. I live in Mill Creek Washington, immediately south of Everett Washington.

I'm looking for;

Vendor near where I live that lube/change oil - need a brake job, the passenger window does not crank all the way up. Also, where to buy windshield wiper blades?

I was told their is an additive to the gas to doctor the unleaded gas we have now days

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06-03-2019 @ 12:20 AM

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Chuck, Congrats on acquiring one of the best looking Fords of the era! Your expectations of finding someone capable of servicing your car are not uncommon among new owners of collector cars. Unfortunately, the odds of success in that quest are against you, but never fear, expert advice is here on this Forum, and helping hands are as close as Seattle: Go to the Regional Club Directory on this website for contact info on the Puget Sound Regional Group in that city.

As for additives to replace the long gone lead in gasoline, Chuck, that issue is also long gone as far as Ford Flatheads are concerned. All Ford Flatheads were produced with hardened valve seats except for the Korean War era engines, and even those are most likely to have been rebuilt with hard valve seats in the years since. That being the only real issue for lead, you're good to go without lead substitute additives.

Additives to seriously consider these days are: Stabyl Marine, and Marvel Mystery Oil. Both these additives address the concerns presented by moisture in the fuel, which is attracted to fuel formulations containing alcohol, common in modern fuel.

Alan

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06-03-2019 @ 4:24 AM

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Hi...Concerning gasoline, you might search for, and purchase alcohol-free gas for your car. Using it would eliminate the water problem, as well as possible damage to rubber components to your fuel system. I use it exclusively in my 1951 coupe. BT

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06-03-2019 @ 4:29 AM

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Nice car Chuck ! Reminds me of that old song; "Ain't she sweet, see her come'n down the street....". Be blessed & enjoy ! mike

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06-03-2019 @ 8:23 AM

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Alan has given you good advice as usual. Contact the Puget Sound RG for recommendations for servicing the car as most shops will have no idea of how to do it or the supplies needed.

You have a very nice car and it will be a joy to own and drive.

Tom

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06-03-2019 @ 9:39 AM

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Thank you for your input

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thank you for your input

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thank you for your input

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