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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 09:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 653
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: Texas Hwy Patrol Officer Bulldogging a car

From another site:

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=542927&d=1715828072
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-14-2024, 09:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,968
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: WWII Ration truck

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This picture was posted in another thread not long ago and if you look close it appears to be made from a sedan body.

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-14-2024, 02:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 164
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: 33/34 inner door handles

Appears that they are sold already.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-13-2024, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 585
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: Grease in 2-tooth

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NLGI grades are used to express the level of consistency a grease has. NLGI grade 000 grease is very fluid, NLGI grade 0 grease is described as very soft, NLGI 1 grease is soft, NLGI 2 grease is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-12-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 231
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: ‘30/‘31 Coupe Garnish

The sharpest corner bends and the "open" corners go to the front I believe, so it appears to be for the Right/Passenger's side:

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-11-2024, 11:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,534
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: Snyder's New Catalog Came...and a Warning!

Meaning what?? Although it has obviously become very apparent in recent times that the supply of many parts is rapidly dwindling, I personally appreciate Snyder's heads up of the facts to anyone who...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2024, 12:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 332
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: 1936 Coupe Door Striker Question

Bob Drake and likely others have them.

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=542297&d=1715232404
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2024, 12:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,219
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: Early Ford Cutaway Chassis YouTube Videos Global Rollcall and More Info

There's a circa 1926 Model T cutaway chassis in the Henry Ford Museum.

https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/artifact/282790



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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-08-2024, 11:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 525
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: Looking for magazine article on Ration Truck.

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See this thread:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=315804


One theory is that many old cars were converted to farm or business trucks during WW2 in order to obtain more gas...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-05-2024, 01:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 410
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: Rear taillight bracket 28 sedan

Rusty's info is good for some sedans but I think he must have missed that the one in question is a Leatherback. The 60A and 60B sedans both have a valance across the back covering the wood subframe...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-03-2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,534
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: Snyder's New Catalog Came...and a Warning!

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Re-read both the title of this thread and what was said in post #1 with regard to Snyder's warning comments on parts availability.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-02-2024, 11:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,240
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: The Old Motor

Look closely from the rear of the doors back and I think it's pretty apparent that the body is that of a shortened sedan. The body behind the doors is longer than a pickup would be, the remains of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-01-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 358
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: 31 Victoria door sill moldings

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David, I can't help you but just wondering if these are the moldings you're wondering about?

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=541611&d=1714599985
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 05-01-2024, 04:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 492
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: 1916 couplet

There's a couple of 1915's on that same site now ($32,500 and $44,000)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2024, 12:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,341
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: Brake drum question

Bert's also lists splined studs to use with the 4" center hole drum. Not mentioned whether the stud holes need to be reamed a little larger or if they're correct as is. Alternately one can use the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,341
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: Brake drum question

Got an email back from Steve at Bert's today:

"Yes, these 42-48 drums have 4" hole for use with hub mounted on the outside of the drum, unlike earlier ones mounted behind the drum".
Steve
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-29-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,042
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: Little Dearborn

This has been going on for years now.

The most recent I remember seeing is in this post from January 2023:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=322773
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-28-2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,240
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: The Old Motor

Looks like it could be a homebuilt from a sedan body to me (?).

As far as the legal stuff, in their "about" section the following is stated:

"Whenever possible, The Old Motor provides factual...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2024, 02:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,341
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: Brake drum question

Just today discovered that Bert's in Denver also has them listed for a much lower price ($150) than the others above:

A-2520-B BRAKE DRUM CAST IRON USA MADE 1942-1948 FORDS

The picture they...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-26-2024, 12:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,303
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: 3 window coupe

And the hood is open!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-25-2024, 12:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 821
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: 28/29 vs 30/31 phaeton top irons

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Looks right to me. Here's a picture - not the best quality but I think it shows what yours will look like folded out.

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,341
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: Brake drum question

Good to know anyways that they are at least available now. Maybe won't be long before others are selling them and maybe at a lesser price.

Anybody know who they're made by? Anybody tried them?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-24-2024, 02:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,647
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: Shoutout to Petehoovie!

If you want something larger than what you get after enlarging the thumbnail, just click on the picture again and it will enlarge to whatever the originally posted size was. I personally like the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-21-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 613
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: Mystery intake manifold

Rusty, there was a thread running for about the last week about Model B manifolds - might help out with the one you've got.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=337728
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-19-2024, 10:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 920
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: Flathead 8 and power brakes.

In the "notes" section for the above pump it states:
"This is not designed for use with power brakes; it is designed to control vacuum operated accessories. If used in conjunction with power...
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