Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2018, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 82
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Re: New Doodlebug Owner
Finally got the correct wheels and brake parts home from Eastern Oregon. The wheels are in rough shape, but that's ok, we know how to make them usable.
Made new rear lower cowl to frame wood...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2018, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 25,935
Re: New Doodlebug Owner
Thanks 40! Enjoying the build, just have to find time between many other projects, we are mostly a motorcycle addicted bunch. Really looking forward to actually driving it as a parade rig or similar....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2018, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 25,935
Re: New Doodlebug Owner
Some updates;
Found the correct wheels and some brake cross shafts in Eastern Oregon, headed over to pick them up tomorrow.
Shortened the super tall bus seat-back so it wouldn't looks so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2018, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,903
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Forum: Model-A
10-25-2018, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Model-A
10-22-2018, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Model-A
10-18-2018, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Model-A
10-12-2018, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Model-A
09-28-2018, 08:06 AM
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Forum: Model-A
09-08-2018, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 5
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Engine, 4 speeds, Worm-Drive, PTO-Water Pump
A or AA Engine: Clean complete engine, stamped # not legible, may have been a rebuild and re-stamp at some point, was told it came out of a running vehicle. Uncertain as to internal condition but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2018, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 25,935
Re: New Doodlebug Owner
Wheels, brake drums, spacers, studs, nuts and other fun things;
Mounting the tires on the newly cleaned and painted wheels was easy enough, it was the prep work to try and get it done safely with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2018, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 25,935
Re: New Doodlebug Owner
Thanks! It took a moment to even register that I was actually driving the thing. Did a few more small fixes this morning and drove again, it's a fun little rig and will only get better.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2018, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 25,935
Re: New Doodlebug Owner
Drove it!
Today after wrestling with ancient split rims and mounting tires, finally got to a point where it could at least be driven out of the shop, down the driveway and a few circles around my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2018, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 25,935
Re: New Doodlebug Owner
Service brake swap out;
Finally got to the rear brakes, the original setup was a real mishmash, luckily I was able to buy a worm drive rear end that had complete brakes in good condition including...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2018, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 25,935
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2018, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 25,935
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2018, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 25,935
Re: New Doodlebug Owner
Thanks Bob, this is really helpful! Are the two service brake cross shafts the same ones out on ebay, are they yours? i have them on my watch list.
From what I can see, the e-brake rod would come...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2018, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 25,935
Re: New Doodlebug Owner
Need some help from you more experienced Model A guys; because my doodlebug started life as an early '29 without emergency brakes, but at some point received a worm drive differential WITH emergency...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2018, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 25,935
Re: New Doodlebug Owner
Made a lot of progress today. Got the 2 speed coupled to the trans and the rear end coupled to the 2 speed. Spent more time cleaning parts then the actual bolting up process.
Next up was the 2...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2018, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,380
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2018, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 25,935
Re: New Doodlebug Owner
Lessons learned the hard way;
Once the trans and clutch were installed, hooked up the clutch linkage and had a hard pedal and zero release of the clutch. Nothing I changed or adjusted seemed to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2018, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,978
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2018, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,929
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2018, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 25,935
Re: New Doodlebug Owner
Another busy day, wheels and lock ring cleaning is completed, now just getting them painted. Between coats of primer & paint, worked on other things.
Moved on to installing the clutch and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2018, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 25,935
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