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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-12-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: speedster gas tank

You might want to try this. See if Rootlieb still has the brass saddle-shaped speedster fuel tank filler with cap. If not, you can get a '29 Model A radiator neck and cap from Mikes or other A...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-11-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,607
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: Artificial Information -the new How To Authority???

Honestly, this thread contains answers for me that I wasn't expecting. Like many of us, I like old cars because they take me back to the years of my innocence and what I think was a more honest and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-11-2023, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,031
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: Carpart Pro Scam ??

Yesterday I advertized on fordbarn model a parts wanted for a harmonic balancer and got a response to contact [email protected]. When I entered that address, I was directed to this thread. I can...
Forum: Model-A 07-10-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 261
Posted By Jim Huseby
Wanted: Murray Horn harmonic balancer or other excellent balancer for A/B A/B

Wanted: Murray Horn harmonic balancer or other excellent balancer for A/B. Call 816 690 8464.
Forum: Model-A 07-08-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 442
Posted By Jim Huseby
Wanted

Wanted: Murray Horne harmonic balancer for A/B. 816 690 8464
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-01-2022, 09:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,829
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: Front Disc Brakes

Mike Hoskins makes a well-engineered set of disc brakes for Model A's, called Hoss Brakes. He has a set on his '31 coupe and has gone into production. He has his rotors cast and I can't tell you for...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-03-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,735
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: A question for old guys

I have a similar problem that I am asking anyone to give an answer to. In Septemeber at a healthy 71, 'lost my right leg near the hip. I can still drive my CCPU without the prosthetic leg (no way to...
Forum: Model-A 08-14-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 883
Posted By Jim Huseby
Barns full of Model A parts

Life-long collection. Some goodies, some mediocre stuff. Lots of it, too much to list. I would prefer to sell all at once and even sell our home and large 2-story shop on 11 acres as I am in late...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-21-2020, 04:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,047
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: My friend Ken’s Model A -V8

MAFCA came into being when Model A's were under 25 years old, perhaps (but not really) like a 1995 Ford today. My mother-in-law, at age 85, still dislikes my restored '30 CCPU because it reminds her...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-11-2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,071
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: Tool Box

Yes. I made them. See my web site, www.olympicspeedsters.com.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-18-2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 49,730
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: How Many Model A's are left ?

Maybe this has already been mentioned on this thread, but I wonder how many more Model A's there are now than when this thread began. I am building a phaeton from useless Model A scraps. I have also...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-21-2019, 12:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,345
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: 1928 Oil Pan

The circular lip surrounding the oil pump access plate is raised high enough that, in my observation, the early pan will not allow as complete oil and contaminate draining as the later pans.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-15-2019, 10:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,319
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: Who Remembers Model "A" Parts in the Sears Catalog?

I don't recall them myself, but my dad told me that before the war he and Mom had gone for a walk to do some window shopping in downtown KC and Montgomery Wards had a rebuilt Model A engine on...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-15-2019, 10:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,803
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: Interesting read in Hemmings about restoration costs.

Excellent, well-informed article. Thanks for starting this excellent thread. But to tell all about restoration the article would have to be so long it would take ten years to read; the same amount of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-24-2019, 07:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,074
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: Front Tool Box

I am the original designer and manufacturer of the tool box that replaces the radiator apron and follows the contour of the frame horns. I believe it is still shown on my website,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-24-2019, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,477
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: Anything different about this A head?

Is it cracked just behind the water outlet at the outer stud or is it the picture playing tricks on me?
Forum: Model-A 09-04-2019, 12:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 876
Posted By Jim Huseby
'31 Model A 2 Door

'31 Model A 2 Door. Asking $5,500 OBO. More pictures upon request. For more information you can PM me or email me at [email protected].
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 06-28-2019, 06:30 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 171,661
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: Model T Racing Thread

The "T" sights and sounds at Speedsters Reunion tour and hill climb last week were wonderful. If anyone is interested, pm me and I can get help posting them Monday.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-28-2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,348
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: Fan and Water Pump power consumption?

Some time ago, Klings in Tempe Arizona was selling a serpentine belt conversion for the Model A and indicated how much HP it saved, but I don't remember if there were figures for the hp required for...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-06-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,016
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: Kink pins

I had that problem just a couple hours ago with new king pins. To locate the interference, I coated the perimeter of the brake actuator housing that enters the hemisphere of the king pin with...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-01-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,563
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: The Leans

Here's something which will tell which corner is sagging: (1)Park the car on a level concrete surface and make sure you have matching tires all with the same tire pressure. (2)Measure and record the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-19-2019, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,444
Posted By Jim Huseby
Chickasha

What did you buy? What did you sell? What did you see? Was it a dud?
The high points for me were re-connecting with old friends and making new friends. 'Didn't sell much, 'didn't buy much except...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2019, 10:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,993
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet 2019 Roll Call

Regarding Cool Hand Lurker's misfortunate experience: That would have been a bad experience and a big expense and loss of time for you, sorry. I haven't been there for 10 years and at that time there...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,993
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet 2019 Roll Call

Regarding Cool Hand Lurker's misfortunate experience: That would have been a bad experience and a big expense and loss of time for you, sorry. I haven't been there for 10 years and at that time there...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,993
Posted By Jim Huseby
Re: Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet 2019 Roll Call

I'll be in spaces FG17, FG16& FF17 with Model A junk I've been collecting for decades. My doc estimates I have a 10% chance of surviving 20 more months, so selling out while I still can. I plan to...
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