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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Today, 01:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 466
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: change to hydraulic brakes on a -36

Stock 1936 spindles, hubs and drums are one year only are they not?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) Yesterday, 02:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 761
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: Front Axle 1939 Ford pickup

Here's a couple of pictures to show how the toe settings should be on turning.

The angles shown shouldn't vary much for vehicles with a near normal wheelbase

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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-27-2024, 02:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 761
Posted By Randy in ca
Re: Front Axle 1939 Ford pickup

As Mart suggested, I would check the steering arms on the spindle to see if one or both are apt to be bent. Basically this can have the potential to mess up the toe-in difference between the wheels...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-15-2024, 09:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,206
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: 2,154
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: 215
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: 752
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: 315
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: 3,925
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: 381
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: 27
Views: 1,840
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: 585
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: 476
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: 3,925
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: 1,343
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: 408
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: 12
Views: 765
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: 1,399
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: 1,399
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: 1,142
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: 1,343
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: 1,399
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: 1,387
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: 899
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: 1,399
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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