Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-25-2021, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,153
One piece driveshaft - '38 Ford?
Hi folks,
Converting my '38 to open drive as going the 5-speed route. Just pulled my torque-tube forward expecting to find a coupler to split it from the pinion, but have found this...
...no...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-29-2019, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,191
New Port Engineering
Unboxed the electric wiper kit for my '38 at 3pm, 4 hours later I have twin-speed wipers. What a great set-up. Simplicity itself, and worked perfectly first time.
If you're pondering getting a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-10-2018, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,917
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2018, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,917
New headlight wiring harnesses
Guys,
The wiring harness on my '38 Deluxe at the bottom of my steering has become frayed and brittle so needs changing.
Some years ago I bought a new one for a model A and it was very poor...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-09-2018, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 436
Removing pedal assembly
Morning guys, quick question. Is it possible to remove the clutch and brake pedal assembly from a '38 with the engine and box in situ? If so, what's the secret?
Thanks in advance.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-03-2017, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 14,086
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Forum: Early V8
10-22-2017, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 931
Wide 5 to 5.5" adapters
I'm fitting F100 brakes to the front of my '38 and I need a pair of adapters to run the wide 5 wheels. Does anyone have a pair - such as those made by Dick Spadaro - with 5.5" pcd to wide 5 please?...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2017, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,687
Re: Ignition switch failure
Cheers guys. Bringing this back from the archives with a thank you. Had the same issue with a '38 I've just bought and it was the contacts in the switch. Used G.M.'s methods of flatting them with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-21-2017, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,040
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2017, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 386
Views: 162,611
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Forum: Model-A
10-07-2016, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,920
1928 Model A Phaeton - Flathead V8
’28 Phaeton body of Australian origin, imported from California (bought from Coop via the HAMB) in 2011 and restored. The body sits on top of a ’31 Model A chassis. The phaeton easily seats five and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2016, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,462
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2016, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,462
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2016, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,738
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2016, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,738
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2016, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,503
Re: Phaeton roof irons question
Ah, thanks for your reply. Good to know, in a way, that it isn't unusual.
There is no cover on mine at the moment, so I'm going to try a few things over the weekend to see if it makes a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2016, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,503
Phaeton roof irons question
Hi guys,
Just in the process of repairing and making good my roof irons and have a quick question.
When the irons are folded down, how close to the body should they be when at rest? The main...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2015, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,970
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2015, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,970
Phaeton top iron differences
Hey guys,
Just about to start repairing an old set of irons for my '28 tub that came with a big pile of bits. Before I get too far in to it, can anyone tell me what the difference is between the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2014, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 18,510
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2014, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,036
Re: Phaeton subrail query
I wish it had been four years of garage time. Moved house, completed degree and changed career, all at the same time as being some sort of Dad and husband. Still, getting there now.
Just a few...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2014, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,036
Re: Phaeton subrail query
As this is back from the depths, I'll update. It was a dog's dinner of a job! All was good at the front, holes lined up nicely. The 'b' posts were awkward as a fair amount was missing due to rust,...
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Forum: Model-A
11-09-2013, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,887
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2013, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,650
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2013, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,650
Re: Which blue is this?
Y'know Rusty, I hadn't even considered that it may not be an original color! Ha!
I need a coffee...
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