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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2024, 12:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 628
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Wire wheel balancing

If you added your general location to your profile someone might recommend a shop to do the work for you. You could also contact local clubs for recommendations. I always felt that the things were...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 303
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Narrow bed or wide bed

If you have the fenders you can tell which came with the truck from the factory. If you don't have the fenders for a wide bed they are almost impossible to find. If I needed a truck to use I would...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-13-2024, 12:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 661
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Engine paint

It is my understanding that Ford used to dump the left over paint from dipping other parts into the paint for the engine thus there was a wide range of light or darkness to the green. I always had...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,427
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Synchronized Transmission

Everyone assumes you have a pickup truck based on the passenger vehicle chassis when talking about the Mitchell. You don't by any chance have a large truck, AA?

Also, put your general location in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-10-2024, 05:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 521
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Need Cylinder Head

Be sure to contact your local club as shipping probably will be more than the price of the head. Good aftermarket high compression heads have destroyed the value of original heads.

Charlie...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 408
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Paint color for 32 Tudor belt rail panel (dash)

I suggest you invest in a copy of "The 1932 Ford Book" from the Early Ford V8 club (https://shop.efv8.org/collections/ford-books/products/1932-ford-book-softbound-all-new). It will answer questions...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 349
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: 1931 Slant Windshield Fordor Firewall

They definitely had less wood than the straight window ones. Years ago I was looking for one and ended up finding a 4 door Model B. Very similar.

Charrie Stephens
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-06-2024, 01:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 615
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Luggage weight

Have you considered the racks that bolt onto the running boards?

Charlie Stephens
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-01-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,158
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Wheel stud replacement

...and hole saw and someone who has done it before. Ask at your local club for recommendations. Put your general location in your profile and you may get recommendations.

Charlie Stephens
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-29-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: A Flywheel on a B

Yes, UNLESS (if I remember correctly) you are running a Model B transmission in which case it will interfere with the bell housing unless you have it cut down slightly.

Charlie Stephens
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-28-2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,267
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Proposed New Fordbarn Forum: Non US Ford Based Flathead Era

I hate to see another bucket added that I will need to check.

Charelie Stephens
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-25-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 394
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Ford wire wheel

The correct way to measure a rim is where the tire bead seats. This will be about 1 1/2 inches less than the overall diameter. My guess is that the 18 1/2 if for a 17 inch tire (1933-34) and the 17...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-20-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 609
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Grant

...and while we are on the topic, what is your general area. You can never tell when this information will be important.

Charlie Stephens
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-20-2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 609
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Grant

I also have a 4 door Model B. How about some more info. Restored, original?

Charlie Stephens
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-20-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 502
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: BB stamped on my 36 ford

Engines were not serial numbered except for those going to a few locations that required it. Are there any numbers after the BB?

Charlie Stephens
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-20-2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,047
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Find out more about my '37 fordor

The fact that the VIN is visible through the windshield on modern cars says there is probably no need to hide it. If you are concerned used "XX" for the last numbers. The VIN will give you some...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-13-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 565
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: 1932 suicide doors?

Do the rear doors on a 4 door sedan or phaetons count?

Charlie Stephens
Forum: Questions & Suggestions 02-07-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 221
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Is there a literature archive here?

I have never seen a library on here. Try Faxon for auto literature ((800) 458-2734).

Charlie Stephens
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2024, 11:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,104
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Claim of 25% HP bump true?

I was just going to post to watch out for the top end. Be sure there is adequate clearance between the head and the piston. The original and many reproductions had a recess in the head above the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-14-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 930
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Replacing the wires on a 6 volt 41'

Since the subject of turn signals came up you might want to have your wiring harness made with turn signals and two tail lights.

Charlie Stephens
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-09-2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,621
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Alternator that looks like a generator. Is there such a thing.

To answer your specific question, YES, but I prefer a properly rebuilt original generator unless you have accessories that require a lot of power.

Charlie Stephens
Forum: Questions & Suggestions 01-09-2024, 08:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 507
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Relays on 33 Ford pickup

Just a couple of hopefully useful comments:

You posted in an area of Fordbarn that deals with questions & suggestions to the editors about the site. Few people will see your question or respond. ...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-07-2024, 03:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,040
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Simple wiring diagram for dummies

If I was doing it I would buy a reproduction wiring harness. Some suppliers probably have an option to include a right brake light and turn signals which I would recommend if you intend to drive the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-07-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 429
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: What is the best Electrical manual?

You might find some in the owner's manual (probably reproduced) or the book that covers your year from the Early Ford V8 club...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-07-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 411
Posted By Charlie Stephens
Re: Model A vacuum wiper question

If I remember correctly the first step is to chemically remove the old chrome but this process dissolves the wiper body. The solution used to be to get a painted wiper off of a standard vehicle and...
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