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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,202
Posted By electricman
Re: Cheap Gas

My Grandpa who lived near Lyndon Washington in the early 1900s told me about two gas stations that had a price war between them. They both got down to 9 cents a gallon. One of them got so upset that...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-20-2023, 09:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,435
Posted By electricman
Re: Father's Day Poll

My Dad bought his 1930 pickup being used as a prop from the front of a gas station plastered with Flying A gas stickers . That was 1956 and he paid $55 for it in not running condition. I was 5 years...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-11-2023, 01:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,558
Posted By electricman
Re: need help figuring out what this grill fits

Yep good old Ford Parts Obsolete. As a kid with a Model A. I was visiting Joe for some parts when a man walked in with a 32 radiator shell and asked Joe if he would give him $20 for it. Joe said no...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-11-2022, 04:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By electricman
Re: 39 master cylinder leak at banjo bolt

Yippee ! I have brakes again. Following the suggestions of annealing the washers, using a file with some layout ink on the back of the master cylinder to smooth the surface, checking the bolt length...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-10-2022, 10:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By electricman
Re: 39 master cylinder leak at banjo bolt

Thank you gentlemen. Tomorrow I will flatten the washers with sandpaper on a piece of glass, anneal the washers and check the bolt length against an original one. Your suggestions have kept me from...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-10-2022, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By electricman
Red face 39 master cylinder leak at banjo bolt

I have a leak around the copper washer at the bolt head side of the banjo bolt. So far the washers have been replaced twice, the bolt has been replaced once and the master cylinder has also been...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2022, 10:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,790
Posted By electricman
Re: Just a simple "good day"

There is something to be said about living life with a grateful heart. God has blessed us with a wonderful hobby and equally wonderful friendships. Thank you Kube for the reminder.
Forum: Early V8 04-20-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 453
Posted By electricman
34 steering wheel

Looking to buy a steering wheel to use on a survivor car. Small cracks OK. Thanks
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-21-2022, 12:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,905
Posted By electricman
Re: Fertile imagination-alternative engine

After over 50 years of owning both restored and hot rod Model A's I am building a 30 coupe with a 81 Buick v6 backed by a Chevrolet S 10 five speed transmission and a Ford Maverick 8 inch third...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-04-2022, 11:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 895
Posted By electricman
Re: electricman

Thank you gentlemen, your replies will help my search.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-03-2022, 02:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 895
Posted By electricman
electricman

I have a new to me 34 five window survivor coupe.

This coupe has an original, very delicate mohair seat that I would like to cover.

Does any one have a source for a decent cover? My search...
Forum: Early V8 01-03-2022, 12:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 510
Posted By electricman
electricman

I have a survivor 34 5-window coupe that has fragile original seat upholstery. Can any one suggest a semi- formed cover that would fit this car? I am trying to protect what is there until a complete...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-07-2021, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,617
Posted By electricman
Re: Pearl Harbor Day

Just a thought to share. When these soldiers went to war they went for the duration to be there until the job was done. That in itself is hard on the mind as they did not know if or WHEN they would...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-20-2021, 03:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,826
Posted By electricman
Re: Door hinge screw removal

I have found that peening the tip of the blade to fit snugly into the bottom of the slot grabs at the base of the slot better so the driver has less of a chance of rolling out of the groove when...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-10-2019, 06:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,810
Posted By electricman
Re: Veterans Day

My dad served in ww11 as a crew chief on Okinawa. Later flew 110 missions flying an L19 Birddog in the Koran conflict spotting artillery. As for myself Phan Rang Vietnam 1969.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-12-2018, 10:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,695
Posted By electricman
Re: ford 4 spd overdrive to 59ab

Could you send pics to [email protected]. I am interested in that application. Thanks
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-24-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,305
Posted By electricman
Re: 35-39 steering box

The 40 box I now have in my 35 PU was rebuilt by a gentleman in the midwest about 10 years ago. He simply drilled an extra hole for a thru bolt in his box that allowed me to do the install with...
Forum: Model-A 08-15-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,317
Posted By electricman
Re: Misc Model A parts

I have tried to contact you with no response. Are your parts still for sale? Eric 805 674 0734
Forum: Model-A 08-07-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,317
Posted By electricman
Re: Misc Model A parts

I would like to buy the rebuilt generator. Eric in Atascadero, ca 805 674 0734 thanks
Forum: Model-A 07-01-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,774
Posted By electricman
Re: '28 '29 Model A Motor Runs

Please give me a call. I am very interested in your engine. Eric 805 674 0734
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