Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2022, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,667
brazzing
Anybody tried to braze hair line cracks like under the water pump due to freezing?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2022, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,639
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2022, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,163
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2022, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,639
Re: Matching numbers
I took a wire brush and cleaned the numbers. I can't see any stamp over and they look original to me.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2022, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,639
Matching numbers
I have a 1930 coupe that I bought last spring at a nearby swap meet in SC. Such a well preserved car only patch panel is in the rear tire well area. After checking closely all 3 VIN numbers match....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2022, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 92
Views: 18,853
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2022, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 531
Views: 262,462
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2022, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,317
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2021, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,582
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-19-2021, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 781
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2021, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 781
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2021, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,492
Fenton Headers
Fenton headers on a 1940 24 stud. One bolt will not thread. I give up. Not my car but doing an engine change for an elderly friend. I spent way too much time trying to get one bolt to thread. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-05-2021, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,138
Re: blasting
Powder coating requires the metal to be absolutely clean. After I blast mine, I wrap them in a plastic trash bag and take them imediately to the powder man. I just finished blasting 19 inch wheels....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-05-2021, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,138
Re: blasting
I have an Ingersoll Rand 185 Diesel powered compressor. I can blast one Model A wheel in 20 minutes. I use the Dustless water blaster and it really kicks ass. I was wondering about the price...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-05-2021, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,138
blasting
The cost of blasting is like everything else going thru the roof. I got a price of $60. per Model A wheel. Is that about normal?
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Forum: Early V8
09-20-2021, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 527
uphostery
Looking for the piece of metal that tacks to the top of the door that gets uphostered. Looking for a Standard one.
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Forum: Early V8
09-19-2021, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 364
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Forum: Early V8
09-19-2021, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 364
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Forum: Model-A
08-30-2021, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 708
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2021, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,500
Tires
Any one have experience with universal tires for the Model A 19 inch?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2021, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,513
Re: High Compression Head Replacement
The new heads have a better combustion and intake flow. The difference between stock and 6.1 is amazing. Also if you plan to install a Mitchel overdrive you need the higher compression head.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2021, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,684
Re: Is Cartouche still in business?
I installed a cartouche in my 1940 coupe. I removed a LB kit that was 20 years old. Side by side LB material has more thread count than Cartouche. So in my opinion LB is a better material than...
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Forum: Model-A
08-06-2021, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 714
1928/29 Frame
Nice frame, some rust pitting, good front cross member.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2021, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,180
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2021, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,953
Re: saving a bumper
When possible I have my bumpers replated. Good shop in Elizabethton, Tn does mine. Cost more but his plating his far better than Taiwan.
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