Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2018, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,156
Re: 32 Tudor sedan door wood???
A long screwdriver to open them up and bend them back so you can pull the wood out, a pair of channel locks work great to crimp the tabs back over the new wood. just have to watch out sometimes the...
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Forum: Model-A
05-07-2018, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,067
Re: Model B cylinder head
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album.php?albumid=4724&pictureid=40098
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album.php?albumid=4724&pictureid=40089
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Forum: Model-A
04-30-2018, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,067
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
03-03-2018, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,316
Welding a cast head?
We are working on a Murphy overhead conversion and the head has a few cracks that need attention and some previous repairs that need cleaned up as well.
I don't have access to an oven to preheat and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2017, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,020
Re: Too tight door dovetail ??
Also some times you can just take a pair of channel locks and angle the original style ones up or down and even squeeze them a little to get them lined up.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-13-2017, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,020
Re: Too tight door dovetail ??
The adjustable dovetails from United Pacific work great shim the subframe and body to get the beltline lined up and adjust the dovetail accordingly.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-30-2017, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 9,787
Re: I have a question
We recently had a 28 Chrysler roadster in the shop and compared that next to a 28 Model A there is a huge difference in the amount of cabin space between the two cars.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2017, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,544
Re: Motor refreshening?
The pistons are .90 over. I don't know anything about the repairs I purchased this motor out of a running car.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=3696&pictureid=38412...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2017, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,544
Re: Motor refreshening?
Thanks I keep going back and forth i ordered both styles, same with the head gaskets. Sometimes the more you read and search the harder the decision is.
The mounting flange is in great shape I draw...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2017, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,544
Re: Motor refreshening?
I put the head on this morning and test fit the heater manifold. A few more parts arrived today from Berts Model A. Time to finish the carb rebuild and a few other items then i can get the motor in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2017, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,544
Re: Motor refreshening?
I have 2 other blocks that look better, and those will be sent out for the touring motor build. This motor the plan is to run it as is for the time being. Do I try to do something with the repaired...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2017, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,544
Motor refreshening?
Motor refreshening? My 28 phaeton is due for a complete engine overhaul the motor that was in the car is pulled out and i am waiting until i can round up the money to build a proper touring motor...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2017, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 8,736
Re: Travel plans 1,000miles in a 28 phaeton
I'm still working the bugs out on the Phaeton, Berts Model A reworked my radiator, and stock piled me with a lot of good parts for the car.
I went to change the head gasket a few weeks ago and...
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Forum: Early V8
02-06-2017, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,851
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-25-2017, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,226
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-18-2017, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,063
Re: 32 upi pickup fenders
We picked up a dealership from them a few years ago, I would have to say that i have been very happy with all the parts from them. They are accurate, and fit well with the original parts.
I would...
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Forum: Early V8
01-11-2017, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,981
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Forum: Early V8
01-02-2017, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,981
1932 5 Window
1932 5 window 17,000 obo
the unchopped body includes the garnish moldings, dash all the latches and hardware, windshield frame, and firewall. The wood in the car is in good condition. the deck lid...
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Forum: Early V8
01-02-2017, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,851
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Forum: Early V8
12-02-2016, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,851
1932 3 window
1932 3 window full fendered 55,000 obo
This is a very nice 32 3 window that would be a great project to either restore of hot rod. complete stock 32 frame that is in very nice shape, the overall...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-06-2016, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,637
Re: Flywheel Surface
http://www.antiqueenginerebuilding.com/AlignFlywheel.html
I still need to go through the books and I did order a tool to help take the measurements on the fly wheel hopefully everything is good to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2016, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,637
Re: Flywheel Surface
I had to make a run down to Denver today and the fine folks at Bert's had a flywheel that was all ready to go, so I exchanged mine and picked a few shims. Now if everything goes well on reassembly my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2016, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,637
Re: Flywheel Surface
I have a ridge that needs to be cleaned up on my flywheel, I looked in a few of the books and trying to verify the flange to the surface should be 1.123 to 1.125. before i send it out. The reason i...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2016, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,637
Re: Flywheel Surface
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161003/dabbd88d650a69f0e4f70fb6ec13dde5.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161003/1379b48fd22e2c20e15a35758ebb0843.jpg
Here is a photo of my flywheel and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2016, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,637
Re: Flywheel Surface
This is the information i was looking for Thank you. I pulled my clutch and flywheel off and i have a ridge on the flywheel and it needs to be re surfaced. but i didn't know how that would work with...
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