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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-01-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,311
Posted By Gerald cook
Re: Spent all afternoon installing wishbone ball cover

I tried several of these methods with no success. In my case I used a 1/2 x 6” bolt in my vise and turned the rubber ball inside out it doesn’t need to be completely inside out then I took the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-09-2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By Gerald cook
Closed car windshield chrome

I have a 1929 windshield frame ready for chrome should I also include the hinge part of the windshield frame. Or will the additional chrome cause the hinge not to work properly. Any help would be...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-08-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 619
Posted By Gerald cook
Tillotson model X carburetor

I’m have problems with my zenith carburetor. I was wondering if the new Tillotson model X carburetor is worth buying several companies are selling new model X carburetors. Jerry
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-12-2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,081
Posted By Gerald cook
Mechanical brakes

I have been following SO-CAL TEX posting on just another model A Roadster drop axel. I have followed the posting but added 1932 brakes on the front and taller front brake actuating arm. I have...
Forum: Model-A 06-05-2023, 10:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 371
Posted By Gerald cook
4” dropped axel and 32 spindles

Brand new so cal 4” dropped axel for model A plus 32 ford spindles.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-24-2023, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 796
Posted By Gerald cook
Adjusting brakes

I’m trying to help a friend adjust his brakes on a 1936 ford car. I have a little knowledge gained on doing my model A but the 36 is not a model A. Can anyone give me advice on a novice adjusting...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-24-2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,141
Posted By Gerald cook
Brake drums

I have a model A I’m improving the front brakes using 32 brakes. Can 1940 and later brake drums ( which I know are hydraulic brakes) work with with my 32 mechanical front brakes? Jerry
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-14-2023, 12:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,023
Posted By Gerald cook
Lowering model A

Has anyone used a 1932-1936 front axel and reversed eye mono leaf spring on a car with mechanical brakes. And still have clearance? Any advice would be appreciated. Jerry
Forum: Model-A 03-11-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 377
Posted By Gerald cook
pink slip and frame for 28-29

I have a complete frame and California pink slip on non op. There is also a frame fixture (homemade from structural iron field beams from hi rise 11’x4’ on very large swivel casters height can be...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-19-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 964
Posted By Gerald cook
Glass kits

I’m going to buy new glass for my model A Tudor sedan 55B what would be the best company to buy the glass from. Any help would be appreciated. Jerry
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-07-2022, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,236
Posted By Gerald cook
Wheel color

Has anyone come up with a powder coating color similar to Aurora red. like everyone else I’m having trouble telling the powder coating company what color I want. The powder coating company that I’m...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 08-21-2022, 11:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,229
Posted By Gerald cook
Ford master parts book 64-72

Does anyone need a reference book for these years of ford truck.
Forum: Model-A 06-27-2021, 05:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 473
Posted By Gerald cook
29 model A frame plus

Stock model A frame and ca. Pink with non op. Plus frame jig 11’ long 3’11 3/4 wide 30” hi with ability to go higher. It’s a rolling jig with 12” rubber tires on large HD cast aluminum ball bearing...
Forum: Early V8 02-22-2019, 11:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 746
Posted By Gerald cook
Vintage air controller

Vintage air controller Streamline 3 knob horizontal panel # 491210-RUA new in box. Jerry
Forum: Late V8 02-21-2019, 05:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 866
Posted By Gerald cook
Vintage air controller

Vintage air control panel kit # 491210- RUA for gen 4 unit new in box. Jerry
Forum: Early V8 02-21-2019, 05:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 977
Posted By Gerald cook
Vintage air

I bought a vintage air unit and never installed it. I bought it in 1999. It’s a Compac unit I hope someone can use it. Jerry sale pending
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2019, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,693
Posted By Gerald cook
Dropped axel

I need advice on putting a drop axel under my 29. The forum is where I always get sound advice. I have mechanical brakes which I want to keep I have most of the parts for the change the only thing...
Forum: Early V8 09-01-2018, 11:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 812
Posted By Gerald cook
1932-1935 top loader transmission

I’m selling my collection of transmission cases (4) and 2 gear sets and shift towers one tower is a 39. Jerry SOLD
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2018, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,561
Posted By Gerald cook
Floor boards

I have a question about the hole in the floor board for the battery access. I’m guessing in the past it was to add water to the battery cells? It’s not as important as it use to be can I seal it up...
Forum: Model-A 05-19-2018, 10:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 608
Posted By Gerald cook
Roller tires

I have 4 21” tires these are roller tires only with good tread. Before I throw them always can anyone use them let me know there free to anyone who can use them.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2018, 11:25 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 13,646
Posted By Gerald cook
Re: 1929 Tudor 'Barner' count....

My Tudor has 1-7-29 stamp with 90,000 .the engine was just rebuilt for the first time
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-20-2018, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,171
Posted By Gerald cook
Shocks

The way I understand you can check the operation of the shock by fully closing the needle valve this should cause the shock movement in the down stroke extremely difficult. I used this method on my...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-07-2017, 10:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 774
Posted By Gerald cook
Body blocks

I have a 1929 Tudor Sedan and I have been working on my hood alignment the front lower portion of the hood lapped over the radiator shell. I followed the method used to correct this problem and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-21-2017, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 913
Posted By Gerald cook
Shift tower

I'm trying to find out what is acceptable wear on the shift fork shafts. I would prefer to use the original shafts if possible. I can weld the forks and shift lever ball the wear on those parts is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-30-2017, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 827
Posted By Gerald cook
Brake service shaft

I'm in the process of repairing my service brake cross shaft the last thing I'm doing is reinstalling the brake pedal to cross shaft arm that's on the cross shaft. Has anyone replaced this rivet. the...
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