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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-07-2023, 03:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,272
Posted By asapguy
Re: 56 T- Bird Removing the Transmission?

I removed my eng & auto tranny as a unit. I was told several years ago you can't remove the transmission w/o removing the eng. I've also heard you can partially disassemble the tranny in the car to...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-07-2023, 11:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,515
Posted By asapguy
Re: Vapor lock, possibly?

Just got a list of everything done to the 55 Ford since my uncle purchased the car in Sept of 2005. The total comes $17798.48. Everything in the eng. electrical system has been replaced, points,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-07-2023, 11:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,133
Posted By asapguy
Re: My current line up of Fords

Nice, looks like you have lots of room to add to your collection. Here's mine but I'm out of room.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-07-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,515
Posted By asapguy
Re: Vapor lock, possibly?

OK, lets say it's the condenser, where the best place to get a decent one? Are 6V condensers pretty much the same? I have a few boxes full of Echlin & other NOS electrical parts, points, condensers,...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-07-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,515
Posted By asapguy
Re: Vapor lock, possibly?

I did talk to my uncle, he said the only time he had a problem was when doing a parade and going slow. Never quit when he drove it on trips of 10-30 miles, even warm days.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-06-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,515
Posted By asapguy
Re: Vapor lock, possibly?

I talked with my uncle who I got the car from, he said he had this problem when doing a couple of parades. He said he removed air cleaner & poured a little gas in the carb & it fired right up. He...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-05-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,515
Posted By asapguy
Vapor lock, possibly?

Just acquired a nice 55 2dr Fairlane from my uncle. It had to be transported from Iowa the PNW in an enclosed trailer so gas was at 1/8 tank. I took it for the 1st ride with my wife after adding 2...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 07-05-2023, 12:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,647
Posted By asapguy
Re: Low Oil Pressure....351ci

I have a 351W in my 94 F250. I started it a couple yrs. ago and oil pressure gauge hardly moved off of L. I quickly shut it off and checked many posts on Google about the problem. I finely decided...
Forum: Model-A 06-19-2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 983
Posted By asapguy
Re: 1929 Briggs Fordor 60B Leatherback

Still available, price lowered. A super solid Model A fordor. It now has a nicer trunk then the one shown in the picture.
Forum: Model-A 06-01-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 983
Posted By asapguy
Re: 1929 Briggs Fordor 60B Leatherback

A few more pic's. Also open to reasonable offers. I've owned 18 Model A's and this is one of the most solid original cars I've had. It also has all four working shocks.
Forum: Model-A 05-29-2023, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 983
Posted By asapguy
1929 Briggs Fordor 60B Leatherback

29 Briggs fordor, 60K orig. miles. Frame off resto. in the 80's. started by previous owner who was a Dr. He had all mechanic work done & then stored inside until I bought it in 2008. Super solid...
Forum: Model-A 05-29-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 311
Posted By asapguy
New 31 Model A stone guard

New, in the box 31 stone guard. This came with some parts I just acquired & I already have one on my Cabriolet. These are currently $245 from the vendors. Prefer local pick up.
Forum: Late V8 05-29-2023, 01:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 572
Posted By asapguy
55 T-bird project

55 T-bird, rust free project. Automatic with power steering. 0ver $6K into professional 292 O/H, 30 over, balanced, new cam, lifters, new rocker arm assemblies. Motor virtually new. Automatic (3 spd...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-29-2022, 01:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,498
Posted By asapguy
Re: are disc brake conversions bad ?

I saw disk brakes installed on the front axle of a stock Model A tudor and it looked terrible.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-29-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,339
Posted By asapguy
Re: bought a bunch of goodies this morning....

Back in 2001 I went to look at a flathead V-8 on Craigslist and ended up buying 17 truck & trailer loads of Model A parts. 50+ motors, 17 frames, 54 doors 30 fenders, 50 rad. shells, 60 wheels, 400...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-05-2021, 11:19 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,001
Posted By asapguy
Re: Heavy heart

Our prayers go out to the family.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-07-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,317
Posted By asapguy
Re: Inner tube advice needed

About 5 yrs ago I installed all new tires & tubes with metal valve stems. The tubes were purchased from Snyder's. Three of the tubes slowly leak. The metal stemmed tubes I replaced these with were...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-19-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,515
Posted By asapguy
Re: Slant W/S Frame

My 68C was restored between 1969 and 1972. So it was done 50 yrs ago. The car was put in heated storage in late 72 and remained there until I bought it in 2002. I can repair this frame but I think...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-15-2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,515
Posted By asapguy
Re: Slant W/S Frame

Thanks, my 68C W/S is 99% perfect it was plated when the car was restored back in the early 70's. In the last yr. it has developed one tiny spot that looks as if a minute pit is developing from the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-14-2021, 10:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,515
Posted By asapguy
Slant W/S Frame

Does anyone know if chrome 31 slant w/s frames are being made again?? Gene Bunce (sp) was making new ones but heard he quit or passed away.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-28-2021, 05:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,981
Posted By asapguy
Re: Stoneguards

Living in Western Wa. a stone guard can be very useful if you drive your Model A on the highways, especially US HWY 2. If I make it two yrs, W/O a chipped windshield I feel lucky. Lots of gravel...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-14-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,626
Posted By asapguy
Re: New fangled water pumps

Not yet but I have a couple to install on the 40 motor that's in my 35 5W cp. I'm worried about the bolts that are inside the pump area and if they'll come out OK.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-14-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,592
Posted By asapguy
Re: Upholstery Question

I have Installed complete LB interiors in two of my own cars, a 29 rdstr. & a 29 Briggs leather back. I have also helped three friends install 3 LB kits in their cars, a 31 SW 4dr, a 28 Briggs 4dr,...
Forum: Model-T 04-08-2021, 12:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,244
Posted By asapguy
WTB 27 Deck Lid

Looking to buy 26-27 T cp. deck lid. Posting this ad for a friend, John Kretzchmar "Kretch" Who worked at Ford Parts Obsolete for many yrs. during the 50's & 60's. He is working on the 27 Model T cp,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-02-2021, 10:09 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,572
Posted By asapguy
Re: Signs, back in the day

I have a nice old heavy round sign that says "Sound Your Sparton" Heard they were used on the Lincoln Hwy.
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