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Forum: Model-A 09-03-2010, 09:57 PM
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Posted By 82B in WA
1930 SS Rock Guard - Never used

I purchased this Rock Guard several years back for my 1930 Coupe but never installed it. Would not look good on my late 31 pick-up. At that time I paid $139.95 for it and will let it go for $125.00...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-09-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,677
Posted By 82B in WA
Tinny Ticking noise in engine

I have a clicking noise (tin tone) in the engine. At first I thought it to be the starter bendix clicking back off the ring gear and does the one on my engine test stand but that is not it.
It seems...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,554
Posted By 82B in WA
Re: Distributor Screw hole in Head

Thanks, I have no idea why I did not thnk of the Heli-Coil. I have used many on a Model A. I do appreciate the wake up information.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2010, 04:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,554
Posted By 82B in WA
Angry Distributor Screw hole in Head

After havinga head cleaned out and Magnafluxed plus milled. I out the hed on the engine with a good (New) FEL-PRO 7013 R3 Gasket. Went to install the distributor to set the timing and WOW! The hole...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-02-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,009
Posted By 82B in WA
Re: Where do I get a rear window seal???

Gosh, I must be dense. I just put mine in a pick-up and had no problem with the fit. It may be different with the coupe or fordor but the pickup was fairly simple.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-17-2010, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,627
Posted By 82B in WA
3rd Brake Light

I am trying to find out about the 3rd Brake light which will also work with turn signals. Any ideas.
I have been told that a firm named J & L sales them but do not know.
I have turn signals with a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-10-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,308
Posted By 82B in WA
31 Wide Bed-After 4 years

Here is a pic of my 31 W B Pickup with my 53 year old daughter who just Graduated from The University of Washington. She just wanted to continue with her education.
I am proud of them both. Dick...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-09-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,536
Posted By 82B in WA
Re: Babbit

Bill Barlow's Bearings look lke a fine piece of jewlery and the precision is outstanding. He s very particular about his product and his Babbit does not have any lead what-so-ever. I do have...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-08-2010, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,758
Posted By 82B in WA
Re: model a head

Heym what ever works and does not do damage to head, valves, block and all. Looks like it did a good job for you.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-08-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,758
Posted By 82B in WA
Re: model a head

Looks like it is once again time for Gord's Head Puller to resurface. If this is "David", maybe we can get Gord By The Bay to respond so you can get it touch with him. That is a wonderful tool and to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-03-2010, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,866
Posted By 82B in WA
Re: Tool Box under bed of Pick-Up

Keith, I agree the box needs more support. I put the weight on the modified rear bumper brackets then ran straps from the bumper brackets to the wooden rails on the wide bed. I installed 3/8" GR 5...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-02-2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,866
Posted By 82B in WA
Tool Box under bed of Pick-Up

I have just finished building and pre-fitting a tool box for in the rear and under the bed of a 31 Wide Bed Pickup. I am half way pleased with it but would make it a bit larger if I re-did it. This...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-25-2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,695
Posted By 82B in WA
Re: 1928 & 1929 Model A Special Coupe

Bob Johnson's site has 100 pictures of a Special Coupe during restoration. Just look for Ron Aasens Special Coupe at the following site. Dick B.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-25-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,771
Posted By 82B in WA
1929 Pickup Restoration

Seems like I recently noticed some photo's of someone restoring or restored a 29 pickup. I have a friend that is starting to work on one he has had for many, many years and he called and was looking...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-19-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,334
Posted By 82B in WA
Re: exhaust deflector

Steve, I have one on my Pickup and it is great. It keeps the exhaust from blowing on the rear axle housing by defecting it down. On mine (Ihave the SS Aries) and it will just barely fit just in front...
Forum: Model-A 05-15-2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,433
Posted By 82B in WA
Re: Many issues of the restorer

After Old Tin Dealer sells his Restorer Magazines (I do not want to take anthing away from him as it is his post). I do have Restorer Magazines which goes back to VOL 1 & 2 (Missing Vol's 3 through...
Forum: Model-A 05-15-2010, 01:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,563
Posted By 82B in WA
Re: Model A diamond engine, B engine, AA trans for passenger car/truck

Does the Model B Engine have the modified oil pan to fit a Model A or is it strictly a B Oil pan. Also, what type of counter weights. Would it happen to be a BB Crank with a 3/8 inch over lay over...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-14-2010, 11:04 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 39,183
Posted By 82B in WA
Re: title problem

Is the serial number (VIN #) on the engine or frame or both. The Vin number you listed is for a November 1930 Model A. Throughout the years it was pretty much a standard practice to change an engine...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-13-2010, 12:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,289
Posted By 82B in WA
Re: Car pre-puchase inspection checklist

Sure is good to see that some are interested in doing it right the first time. Recommendations as indicated above are excellent. I would like to express a little bit stronger on the rust portion....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-10-2010, 09:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,146
Posted By 82B in WA
Re: Rose Beige and Seal Brown

Here is our previous 170-A with Rose Beige and Seal Brown. This was painted around 1975 if I remember correctly. Lacquer and held up very nicely but has started a little checkering.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-10-2010, 11:43 AM
Replies: 788
Views: 380,104
Posted By 82B in WA
Re: Post a picture of your car...

Nice Pick-up. I agree with the white walls on a pick-up. Some like them but I put the 650-16 wsw with the Kelsey Hays wheels and to me it looked terrible. I changed to the 17 in Black wall's and I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-10-2010, 11:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,103
Posted By 82B in WA
Picture test

Just wanted to see if these pictures will post of my 31 pu and the headliner instaled in it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-07-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,673
Posted By 82B in WA
Re: Knocking Rod-pulling the pan

WOW! I am not so sure I will like this but will tr different posts later and see what I can learn on where to go and what to do.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-07-2010, 08:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,673
Posted By 82B in WA
Re: Knocking Rod-pulling the pan

I would pull the engine in a heart beat. I hate working on my back under a dripping oil mess and I feel the job is much better done with the engine out of the car. Everything else cal als be double...
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