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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 08:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 216
Posted By Joe K
Re: Upper Front floorboard reinforcements?

The swap over from "dovetailed" board (so called Linderman Construction) to plywood was done more or less with the transfer to the 30-31 Models.

The boards (and their metal reinforcements) are...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 08:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 565
Posted By Joe K
Re: Frame numbers

I have a Model A engine (painted red) that likely was an "Allstate" replacement engine.

No number. Never had one from the look of the numberpad.

Do you think anyone would mind if I numbered...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 309
Posted By Joe K
Re: Narrow bed or wide bed

The narrow bed is almost "unusable" as a means to carry anything. Maybe pieces of wood not to exceed 6' in length. And the width is narrower than a piece of plywood is wide.

I've carried...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,427
Posted By Joe K
Re: Synchronized Transmission

For a while, 600W oil was (um) substituted with something else. There was complaints on the quart cans of oil everyone was buying from "proven" Model A vendors.

One of the nice features of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2024, 08:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 708
Posted By Joe K
Re: 1929 TwoLite headlamps w/ LED turn signals

The parking lights in the Twolite system are two wires to the main driving lights (high beam/low beam) and a single wire to the parking light. (ref:...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By Joe K
Re: Fluted Headlight lenses?

Interesting concept. Not apparently being taught in US business schools.

Joe K
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,913
Posted By Joe K
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine

"Rod conversons" CAN be a source of parts.

More than once I've bought from someone who "rodded."

"I can sell you everything but the body and the frame which I've 'boxed.'"

The last...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 387
Posted By Joe K
Re: 28-29 splash aprons on 31?

Gaslight makes them for everyone.

https://gaslightauto.storesecured.com/items/Model-A-Parts/list.htm

Joe K
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 12:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 708
Posted By Joe K
Re: 1929 TwoLite headlamps w/ LED turn signals

You don't say if the Parking light bulb in the headlight is LED or the original 3cp filament.

I could see an LED in COLOR in that location/application. Strobe red possibly. Or if you want to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,427
Posted By Joe K
Re: Synchronized Transmission

I can go from first to second without double clutching.

From second to third I can do it - but it's a lot easier to double clutch.

Funny. When I first got the Model A and before any work on...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,096
Posted By Joe K
Re: What did he do?

It's been 25 years since I bought a set of Westcott Fenders. I've seen others of unnamed manufacture at the Epping flea market that I would guess were about half the weight.

Its a different...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2024, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,096
Posted By Joe K
Re: What did he do?

I would do high quality fiberglass fenders...

Westcott USED to be high quality - in place and bolted you almost couldn't tell they were not steel - until you feel underneath for the "bead."

Joe...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2024, 09:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,696
Posted By Joe K
Re: high conpression head ??

Vince Falter (Fordgarage.com) says that the manual adjust "span range" of the Model A distributor timing is about twice what is needed.

If you have to go much above horizontal on the handle,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2024, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By Joe K
Re: Fluted Headlight lenses?

The development of "twolite" headlights was the end of the earlier (fluted) "Type H" headlights.

Twolite allowed the use of "parking lights" which caused changes in the wiring harness (i.e. a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2024, 09:31 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,913
Posted By Joe K
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine

One has to keep that in mind. "Barn find" usually means there was some issue which caused it's removal and storage in the barn.

"Might use it some day" was popular then as it is now.

Almost...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2024, 08:18 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,913
Posted By Joe K
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine

The scrap value of $50 plus the hourly rate for your time to establish all of this and the work that was done.

Being "less worn" than usually seen MIGHT be a plus - but not a big one. It's...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-06-2024, 09:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,096
Posted By Joe K
Re: What did he do?

He found a use for all those extra left over parts?

It's nice. He is a craftsman for sure.

And there is now a good chance his spare parts will outlive him.

Functionality seems to be the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-06-2024, 09:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 774
Posted By Joe K
Re: OT: What type wood between frame rails and truck box?

That sounds like the WEST system of boatbuilding. Wood-Epoxy Saturation Technique.

I can't say I've ever heard of a WEST boat having rotted out - and for boats the repairs are done via...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-06-2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 774
Posted By Joe K
Re: OT: What type wood between frame rails and truck box?

Ash is the "King's Wood" coming from the fact in baronial England the ash trees on the king's land could be burned in the "green" state by the serfs - no piles of wood drying around the serf's cabin...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 179
Posted By Joe K
Re: 1928 Ford Model A Truck Door Windows

This is true - and - it used Model T hinges.

Neil sold me a Model T set which I bought for comparison - and to see if they were any different from the Model A hinges. Marked "Stanley" (the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,913
Posted By Joe K
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine

Easy to call it "cheapskate" - BUT you're selling to a market which is "saturated." And getting more so with the passing of those who actually LIVED the Model A Ford. Maybe as a pre-WWII driver -...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-04-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,913
Posted By Joe K
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine

When I have paid, which isn't often, I usually go $100 for an engine block WITH Flywheel/clutch and flywheel housing (which half the time are cracked.)

Bell housing runs $20 to $50 with the higher...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-03-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 783
Posted By Joe K
Re: 2 HP hotrod

Dad bought his 28 RPU in 1937 for $25 from the junkman. Sold it in 1941 for $25, BACK to the junkman. "Best deal I ever got on an automobile."

That was a fully functional "legal" car.
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-03-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 592
Posted By Joe K
Re: JC Whitney 1970 era horn info

Amazing what a night's sleep can do.

You can use the horn without modification if you provide a "relay" which is normally open but on energization goes "closed."

The relay acts as...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-02-2024, 09:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 592
Posted By Joe K
Re: JC Whitney 1970 era horn info

The horn is probably the commonly seen "Hutchins" pattern. One of the three I have has a chrome bell, a blue (go figure) back body, and a single wire coming out through a hole with a rubber...
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