Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2011, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,714
Re: 1928-29 Closed Cab Pickup
Just finished up a 29 cab and will be starting another soon. contact me direct and I can send you some pic's. I have done several of these. They are one of the easier body's to do
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2011, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,334
Re: Generator
Will your generator "motor" when you hook it up to a battery? A gen. that is working properly will run slowly, just like a dc motor when you hook it up to a battery. It should be smooth... and should...
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Forum: Model-A
12-19-2011, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,584
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2011, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,229
Re: What to pay for a AA??
Leo,
I would check to see what gear ratio the rear end is. Most of the 30's were 6.67 to 1. This is considered undesirable from a driving stand point. You will get about 35mph out of it but that's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2011, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,439
Re: Steel brake drum 'turning'
Will,
I have turned 100's of steel drums on the brake lathe without a problem. The problems really arise when the carbide insert on the cutting tool becomes chipped or dull. You must use a rubber...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2011, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,102
Re: engine redo
If your running a babbit engine ... be careful .... you'll blow the bottom end right out of it by pumping up the top end too much!
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Forum: Model-A
12-14-2011, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,262
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Forum: Model-A
12-13-2011, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 733
Wanted: Model a engines
HI,
I am looking for model a engines located in southern ks, or northern ok. let me know what you have and $$$$$
thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2011, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,442
Re: Lean to the left
Have you checked your shackles? I have had a few cars in the shop here that were leaners. Many times a tight shackle that will not take grease was the problem.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2011, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,782
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2011, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 347
Views: 202,503
Re: F150 tranny with overdrive
You want the T170FT CODE RTS. ...You will not disappointed! No modifications required to the cross member or brakes!!!
The best choice by far!!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2011, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,269
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2011, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,033
Re: Odd Water pump with cover?
I had one of these on my '31 fordor. It started to leak so it's off now. I haven't taken it apart yet to see what it's made of. Stay tuned ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2011, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 8,518
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2011, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,325
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2011, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,611
Re: Frame
I really like powder coating wheels ... but a frame? Just get it sandblasted, use a good primer, and top-coat it with a high quality urethane. You will have basically the same thing without all the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2011, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 33,568
Re: Model A Only -- Dave Delmue in California
I used one of his transmission conversions in a restoration done here in the shop. I really would like to find another on of the conversions for another job in my shop now. Probably the best upgrade...
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