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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 123
Posted By 47topless
Re: Dust bowl AA

Wonder if they had to declare any fruit at the border when entering California? Maybe just "the grapes of wrath". No seat belts or child restraints, just grit and hope keeping them aboard. Good luck...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 01:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 694
Posted By 47topless
Re: Lacquer Paint fix?

Never used this stuff on a car but it will soften lacquer. When working with it, it seems to "melt" the finish and make it young again. It sure works great on pianos etc.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-15-2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 861
Posted By 47topless
Re: Texas Hwy Patrol Officer Bulldogging a car

Tough to see a vintage motorcycle destroyed for the sake of a staged photo opp.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-14-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 775
Posted By 47topless
Re: Odd Frame Repair?

Good attitude! I would remove the U-bolts, grind the welds a bit to smooth it out, treat and paint to prevent rust and go with it. The engine completely hides that area anyway.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-14-2024, 02:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 168
Posted By 47topless
Re: 33/34 inner door handles

there were some listed here, in the swap meet section, just a day or two ago. Seemed very expensive but they were nice original.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-13-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 574
Posted By 47topless
Re: High RPM problem, thoughts?

Go to the "search" option at the top of this page and type in, dual carb setup. Lots of good info. Especially relating to the linkage aspect of the system.
Good luck
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-12-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 150
Posted By 47topless
Happy Mother's Day

Sure wish I could ring her up and talk for a while. She was the best.
Raised four kids and had a full time job. She would sneak food off of her plate on to ours when there wasn't quite enough.
Love...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-11-2024, 09:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 574
Posted By 47topless
Re: High RPM problem, thoughts?

Regardless, having a spare carb is a good idea. You made the right decision to get a new one. Now you can take your time to explore and find a fix for the bad one.
Good luck,
Phil
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-11-2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 628
Posted By 47topless
Re: Looking for a quality 6 Volt Starter

https://thirdgenauto.com/shop-parts/?filter_model-year=1947
Happy with these guys.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2024, 06:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 590
Posted By 47topless
Re: VE Day May 8th 1945

and then on to Berlin, before the ******* Russians get there.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 283
Posted By 47topless
Re: starting problem???

Maybe you should just leave the electric pump on all the time. Your mechanical pump may be toast
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,154
Posted By 47topless
Re: Columbia two speed differentials

The hype around the need to "Bulletin proof" these Columbias is way over blown. This is not a cost-effective insurance plan. Reminds of the "Car Sheild" crap". Just get a good, used, (No Cracks!)...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2024, 09:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,038
Posted By 47topless
Re: (Best) copper head gasket and offenhauser aluminum heads

Sort of still on topic..... If I use a copper gasket on a stock engine with stock iron heads, do I need to apply gear grease to both sides of gasket? Does this then make removal pf heads easier,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-28-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,781
Posted By 47topless
Re: getting into the Rumble Seat

or place a towel on the seat.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-26-2024, 07:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,890
Posted By 47topless
Re: 33 5 window

That engine is the Bees Knees!!! Those bangers are so much fun. So many ways to go. Nice job. I may be asking you for help on my '31 Vickie engine. First one. How do you define "Numbers Matching" in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-26-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,128
Posted By 47topless
Re: Question on Hooking Up Dwell Meter

Jim's joke was seriously funny.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-26-2024, 08:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,307
Posted By 47topless
Re: 3 window coupe

The 3 W looks much better with suicide doors. The hinges are then in a much better place.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-16-2024, 03:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,171
Posted By 47topless
Re: 91 birthday today

Happy Birthday Ron. I always read your posts, no matter the subject. We are all very lucky that you are so willing to share your knowledge and add a little humor along the way.
Your book is a must...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-12-2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,369
Posted By 47topless
Re: A newbie needs help!

Welcome to ModelAland.
Having been at rest for all those years, you should assume that the gas tank in this car is full of crud and should be cleaned out. Not an easy task but much easier than...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-10-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,814
Posted By 47topless
Re: Car will not start

I would do a compression test. You need fuel, spark and compression.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-10-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,290
Posted By 47topless
Re: Leaking gas tank

How do you do that without blowing yourself up?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-09-2024, 09:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,374
Posted By 47topless
Re: Skip Haney

Skip uses only the best materials. Cuts no corners. He has become, by years of practice, the "King of Coils".
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-05-2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 509
Posted By 47topless
Re: Is this heater from a 1937 Ford?

How nice of you to assist with this project
Is that tag, just above the heater door knob, at all legible? Maybe use a little lacquer thinner on a rag to remove some red paint.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-29-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 532
Posted By 47topless
Re: 1947 Tonner pickup hubcaps

https://www.ebay.com/itm/392841395391?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338590836&toolid=10044&customid=3891f96ced24152d92ef9f6a3d7498ef
One Shot Relex Blue.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-26-2024, 05:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,224
Posted By 47topless
Re: Change from 16 inch wheels to 15 inch wheels

15" wheels have the advantage over 16" if the choice is a "reversed" style wheel", in clearance within the inner fender. Many more options.
IMHO 16" wheels and tires look much better on these cars...
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