The Ford Barn http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/ This is a forum dedicated to preservation of early Ford Automobiles. en Tue, 21 May 2013 02:24:44 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/hamb/misc/rss.jpg The Ford Barn http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/ AA front crossmember (pics inside) http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106725&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 02:23:59 GMT Question on replacement of the crossmember: I have a 29 AA truck with a nasty crack in the crossmember where the front car spring would sit. ... Question on replacement of the crossmember:

I have a 29 AA truck with a nasty crack in the crossmember where the front car spring would sit.

The metal in the crossmember where the front mount would go is badly pitted but not rotted thru and feels solid. I am still in the tear down phase of the rebuild so i have no engine or anything at all in the way. The front engine mount hole seems like its the right size but i am unsure.





I dont believe the car/AA crossmembers are the same. Also it looks like their spotwelded along with riveted on the rails. Are the cars spotwelded on?

I am open to any and all suggestions as to what to do....:( ]]> Model A (1928-31) SeaSlugs http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106725 Horn Rod needs reconditioning http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106724&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 02:03:38 GMT At certain road speeds/rpms an annoying rattle occurs inside the steering column. After much investigation, I suspect that the wire inside the horn... At certain road speeds/rpms an annoying rattle occurs inside the steering column. After much investigation, I suspect that the wire inside the horn rod is brittle with age (not flexible) and it rattles inside the horn rod.

Has anyone replace the wire inside the horn rod? It appears that the rubber/plastic insulating bushings at the top and bottom of the rod will be one of the biggest challenges.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance ]]> Model A (1928-31) Phred http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106724 Generator question http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106723&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 01:50:35 GMT Generator quit working so removed it to the bench. All brushes worn down so that the brush holders were rubbing on the armature. No new brushes... Generator quit working so removed it to the bench. All brushes worn down so that the brush holders were rubbing on the armature. No new brushes available on Saturday, so elongated the brush holes, shimmed the top of the brushes with tape, reinstalled generator and it now charges fine. For fun I connected a voltmeter to generator post on generator side of the cut out. At idle it read seven volts. wheneverer I reved up the motor the voltmeter would read zero. Slow down to idle and voltmeter would jump back up to seven volts. Repeated it several times. Clamped voltmeter lead under generator post nut to ensure good connection and bolted other lead to clean ground. Repeated several times again and same result. Drove a hundred miles Sunday and generator was charging strong. Why the voltage drop to zero at speeds above idle? I can't figure it out! ]]> Model A (1928-31) Paul from Maine http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106723 1938 fordor deluxe door pannels http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106722&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 01:50:04 GMT I am looking for all four interior door pannels for my 1938 fordor deluxe sedan I am looking for all four interior door pannels for my 1938 fordor deluxe sedan ]]> Early V8 Leonard http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106722 Pistons--which way http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106721&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 01:49:18 GMT Putting together '36 221--pistons are aluminun 3 ring, .040 over. They have one expansion slot, 90 degrees to the pin, wrist pins not offset. Only marking on top is a small Ford script stamped above one pin hole. Does the Ford script go to the front, which would mean four pistons would have the expansion slot on the bottom, and four would have it on the top, ...or is the expansion slot the determining factor? And, if so, does it do top or bottom? Info/opinions appreciated. Rod ]]> Early V8 (1932-53) swedishsteel http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106721 <![CDATA[97's or 48's And Heads? Need input]]> http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106720&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 01:17:04 GMT Hi guys
I have a 276? ci flathead and was wondering about the best carb choice. It is a '40 Merc block .60 over with a 4 1/8 stroked crank. 400jr cam and Tattersfield 2x2 intake. It is going into my 32. I haven't decided on heads yet either.
I have 2 97's (one is rebuilt and the other is yet to be done.)
I only have one rebuilt 48 so far.
Any advice from the crowd? Are the 48's too much carb? And what heads do you prefer. It is a factory relieved block. ]]> Early V8 (1932-53) HIGHTOWER611 http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106720 1938 fordor deluxe trim http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106719&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 01:15:32 GMT I am looking for the interior door panel mouldings for my 1938 fordor deluxe sedan I am looking for the interior door panel mouldings for my 1938 fordor deluxe sedan ]]> Early V8 Leonard http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106719 1936 Head Needed http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106718&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 01:07:20 GMT I need a drivers (Left) side head for a 1936 with domed pistons. 68 head with water pump in front of head. I need a drivers (Left) side head for a 1936 with domed pistons. 68 head with water pump in front of head. ]]> Early V8 oldironfarmer http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106718 40 wipers http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106717&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 01:06:17 GMT Restoring 40 pickup. Plan to have two windshield wipers. I assume that they used two separate motors running off the same vacuum, right? Thanks. Restoring 40 pickup. Plan to have two windshield wipers. I assume that they used two separate motors running off the same vacuum, right? Thanks. ]]> Early V8 (1932-53) Kentf1003 http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106717 Home http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106716&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 00:56:23 GMT Well, we are HOME. We left Sunday morning at 6 AM from Battle Creek, MI after attending the museum opening. We did 1250 miles in two days. We had a... Well, we are HOME. We left Sunday morning at 6 AM from Battle Creek, MI after attending the museum opening. We did 1250 miles in two days. We had a few set backs yesterday, but still managed to get it done. I'm very fortunate to be writing this, as we were driving through Moore, Oklahoma when the F-4 Tornado touched down, on the opposite side of town. Needless to say, our model a got tested to see exactly how fast it would go.... and I don't ever want to have to test it again.

Stats:
8 days
9 States
2 Countries
2900 Miles ]]> Model A (1928-31) Jordan http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106716 Oklahoma http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106715&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 00:55:47 GMT Our thoughts and prayers go out to the good folks struggling with this terrible Tornado damage. Clem Our thoughts and prayers go out to the good folks struggling with this terrible Tornado damage.
Clem ]]> Model A (1928-31) Clem Clement http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106715 Does anyone need a 1937 60hp complete? http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106714&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 00:53:32 GMT I walked into a machine shop today and sitting on the floor was a 1937 60 hp engine and transmission.The owner said it is complete from the intake to... I walked into a machine shop today and sitting on the floor was a 1937 60 hp engine and transmission.The owner said it is complete from the intake to the drain plug and distributor to the u-joint.it was VERY clean but he said it could use a rebuild.He's had it for 10 to 20 years and would like to see it gone.The asking price is $1000 but I'm sure it's negotiable.If anyone is interested PM me and I can put you in touch with him. ]]> Early V8 (1932-53) Willit Stop http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106714 Nashville to Nebraska and back.... Free haul http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106713&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 00:41:47 GMT Hey everyone, I'm traveling from Nashville, Tn to North Platte, Nebraska on Thursday (23rd) night. Ill be heading back the following Wednesday (29th). If I can help any fellow V8ers out I'd be glad to haul any decent size parts in the back of a pickup for free. PM me and let me know. Thanks!

Matthew ]]> Early V8 (1932-53) 1936-5w-coupe http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106713 <![CDATA[Restoration Qs...Tire Gauge...tool guy's?]]> http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106712&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 00:37:12 GMT This face plate is different from the ones I viewed before and looking for some
insight.

1. The material is brass not Aluminum.
2. It's etched for the numbers, letters and lines. Not silk screened.
3. The resting pin is soldered.
4. It's Nickel plated.

Anybody seen anything like this or know about it?
Thanks, Dudley
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]]> Model A (1928-31) d.j. moordigian http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106712 1939 front brake cylinder http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106711&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 00:33:37 GMT Anyone have a source for a original left front brake cylinder for a 1939 Ford. It would be 1 1/4 by 1 bore. All sources I have contacted say " no longer avaliable" only 1 3/8.
Thanks, Pete ]]> Early V8 (1932-53) Pete Fl/Wi http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106711