Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2012, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 32,009
Re: Ford Tools
Oh crap. I come home hoping to forget about work on the Barn, and the first thing I see is a work tool.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2012, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,808
Re: Help rebulding Model A cowl
Thanks, Flop. that was great reading and very informative. For one, I can tell I'm in for a bigger project than I thought before I read your post!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2012, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,808
Help rebulding Model A cowl
So I'm a newby with a '29 Sport Coupe, and the cowl is fairly clean but some cancer in the lower regions. I'd like to hear what some of you guys normally do. The door post section and upper...
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Forum: Model-A
10-11-2012, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,117
Re: Model A steering box
Thanks but I've already got a good F-100, just looking for the flange pattern to make it bolt up to the A-bone frame.
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Forum: Model-A
10-10-2012, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,117
Model A steering box
Looking for an old steering box that I can use as a template to modify an F-100 steering box and column. Doesn't need to be working. I just need to get the angle and bolt hole position so it sits on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-21-2012, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 9,462
Re: Hollow valve lifters worth it?
Just so I'm clear guys, I was more concerned with hollow vs. solid. I have to admit the little voice in my head told me some of the Drake parts are made in the same factory as Harbor Freights...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2012, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 9,462
Re: Hollow valve lifters worth it?
Hal - I'm not that old school. Don't feel like dusting solid lifters down to size, but they're welcome to continue doing it that way. Besides, Johnson's are not new tech, so I'd argue adjustables...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-12-2012, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 9,462
Re: Hollow valve lifters worth it?
Sorry, been out of contact for a while. The engine needed a rebuild, and I hated to do it, but I sent the Johnson lifters that came in the block to Patricks in Casa Grande AZ, and he didn't recommend...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-05-2012, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 9,462
Re: Hollow valve lifters worth it?
Thank you all for the input, I'll stick with the solids. I had the same concerns as Karl. Getting cheaply made fenders is one thing, High speed rotating and reciprocating parts is another.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2012, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 9,462
Hollow valve lifters worth it?
I bought a rebuld kit for my 8RT engine from Patrick's that included solid adjustable lifters. There still new in the box. Nothing wrong with them, but I see Drake's has the hollow adjustables on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-02-2012, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 13,432
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-02-2012, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,334
Re: Is my Model A buggy spring OK?
Sorry, I probably shouldn't have done that. Sammy put me in contact with you last year. I was swapping some parts with another Ford Barner in California, and he was looking for some roadster doors.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-02-2012, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,334
Re: Is my Model A buggy spring OK?
Thanks, Mike V, Juggler (Andrew, isn't it?), and popcorn-guy. As a newbie, I figure it's best to ask rather than assume. I'm thinking I'll donate the old spring leaves to the community college...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2012, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,368
Re: Radiator Mounting Holes
Correct, the slotted holes were for later years. I just had this conversation with my local Model A bone yard after buying a front crossmember from So-Cal. Incidentally, despite what their counter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2012, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,334
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2012, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,334
Is my Model A buggy spring OK?
I guess I'm thinking this is to be expected for an 80 year old spring, but then again, I'm FNG.
This is what my rear spring leaves look like close up and off the car. Can our panel of experts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2012, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 34,542
Re: model a frame dimensions & identification
Sorry, I didn't notice Brent had already mentioned the errors. I checked out Steve's website, (excellant, BTW) but it would take a lot of parsing through docs, and I'm not convinced I will find what...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2012, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 34,542
Re: model a frame dimensions & identification
Randy / Cape / Steve - actually, everyone. Randy's drawing is the Wescott drawing (Wescottauto.com). While a lot of us appreciate having it avaialble, it seems to me there are errors and omissions....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2012, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,459
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2012, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,459
Re: 40 Ford truck helper springs? Whatzit?
That's not really it, Al. The springs in my picture were literally on top of the axles, not on the perched behind the axle. That's what I thought was so weird about them. Like I said, the yokes...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2012, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,459
40 Ford truck helper springs? Whatzit?
These came off of a 40 Ford truck rear end. The best I can think is, maybe they are helper springs? Should have taken a picture before I took everything apart -coulda, shoulda, woulda.
The spring...
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Forum: Early V8
03-10-2012, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,275
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Forum: Early V8
03-04-2012, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,275
Re: 1938 - 1940 Ford Banjo Rear End
I got one locally out of a 1940 truck. Thanks anyway. I'll probably be posting the springs and radius arms for sale soon.
Enjoy Good Guys, the weather's been great this week.
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Forum: Early V8
03-01-2012, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,275
Re: 1938 - 1940 Ford Banjo Rear End
Sorry about the confusion, but I am a FNG. Apparently the 1940 rear end will work perfectly. Hit me up if you have one that you keep tripping over in your garage. Thx.
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Forum: Early V8
02-24-2012, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,275
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