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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 11:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 538
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Uncanny stories about A's

KOOL, thanks for transferring it over, Im not that great on the computer.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 538
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Uncanny stories about A's

See the story of the history of my 1930 cabriolet in the Early V8 Forum under "uncanny stories" at the end of the thread.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-25-2024, 07:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,986
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: uncanny stories

In the spring of 1968 in San Diego I bought a 1930 Cabriolet from Truly Nolan pest Control. He was headquartered in Arizona and his only form of advertising was painting his name on various antique...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-21-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 614
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: 6V to 12V converter

Have a Laycock in the s/w & it works fine on 6V pos. ground.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-21-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,199
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Cheap Gas

Worked at the Signal gas station in Big Bear City, Ca. in 1963 just out of high school. Gas was $.24/gal, saw a price war down to $.19/gal. Mom collected Green Stamps, I saw the Blue Chip stamps...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-16-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 891
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Speedometer "sticking" at random

Glad to hear you solved the problem. Also glad to see all the speedo info I posted on the "Model A House" technical site years ago helped your project. Ray Beardslee
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 752
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: 1929 TwoLite headlamps w/ LED turn signals

I think back in the late 50's early 60's there was an aftermarket turn signal switch that mounted on the steering column just under the steering wheel that had a rubber wheel that rolled against the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,268
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Cash Value/Sale History of Red Grow's "Betsy"?

Yes, it would be neat if whoever won it would donate it back to the museum for display.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,531
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Synchronized Transmission

The stress of unsynchronized shifting causes one to grip the gear shift ball with a fist, that just compounds the problem. Use only two fingers lightly to shift, the shifter will side in when the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 291
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: 68B Cabriolet

I believe they would be lower body color.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 916
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Bumper Hitch / Mullins

I also have a Mullins and don't think you would be beyond the capabilities of the era hitches providing the bumper is mounted solidly.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,246
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Model A Runs rich after Carb rebuild

Alwaysamopar74:
Original jets had numbers stamped on their bases and concave tips to preclude wicking & creating a leak.
compensator jet #18,19
cap jet #18,19,20,21
idle jet...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 417
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Columbia Two-Power Range decal

I placed it in the lower left corner of the windshield on my '28 roadster p/u. I know, it's not stock but that's where it looks good.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-02-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,056
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Ford car Ford gas

I have a pair of the repro faces I bought in the late '70's. With two plastic frames I put one on my 1927 Tolkhiem pump in the backyard & the other in my shop. On the back side I put a pair of "That...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-20-2024, 10:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 582
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: '33/4 Potters trunk info wanted

The latches look like the standard '36 Ford trunk latches, not sure about the hinges.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-19-2024, 08:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 878
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: What have we got here?

Loved the original "All Creatures" series, new one not so much but love all the era vehicles in both.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-19-2024, 08:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,866
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Favorite "A" Body Style

My '28 roadster p/u longbed. Added 2' to the bed and chassis & included a '46-'48 V8 Columbia. A usable size bed w/ a removable trunk in it to lock things up.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-16-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,177
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Blocking manifold heater tube

I've trolled the supermarket shelves for useful items while working on the A's. Lids, tops, jars, containers & weird shaped cans. You might even find something new & delicious to eat!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-15-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,177
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Blocking manifold heater tube

Two tin can ends, bolt & nut & and a bit of silicone.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-14-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,225
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Stuck rear drums on 33 Vicky

I would try an impact screwdriver on those, the shock might loosen them.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-10-2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,652
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Stuck valve?

Great to hear you go it out!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,986
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: uncanny stories

San Diego Big 3 swap meet about 10 years ago I ran across a pile of vintage license plates on the ground in one stall. Sign said singles $3, pairs $25. I look and found a 1928 Calif. plate in the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2024, 04:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,986
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: uncanny stories

Als48, I posted the w/s-pinetree story but yours reminded me of my high school ring. I graduated in 1963 and bought a class ring. A month later I was out horseback riding, not the same ride, with...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-04-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,986
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: uncanny stories

I have one too. Lived in Big Bear Lake,Ca. in high school 61-63. Family had horses & I road out through the forest a lot around the valley. Had a '30 "A" fordor as my only car with the wrong w/s in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-02-2024, 09:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 899
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Hinge Pin Mirrors

Blucar, I have the same VW hinge mirror on my '28 pickup mounted to the side of the windshield frame where the wing nut was. Been there for 50 years & works great. Also have the smooth style w/o the...
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