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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-16-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 820
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Speedometer "sticking" at random

Glad to hear you solved the problem. Also glad to see all the speedo info I posted on the "Model A House" technical site years ago helped your project. Ray Beardslee
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 708
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: 1929 TwoLite headlamps w/ LED turn signals

I think back in the late 50's early 60's there was an aftermarket turn signal switch that mounted on the steering column just under the steering wheel that had a rubber wheel that rolled against the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,228
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Cash Value/Sale History of Red Grow's "Betsy"?

Yes, it would be neat if whoever won it would donate it back to the museum for display.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,429
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Synchronized Transmission

The stress of unsynchronized shifting causes one to grip the gear shift ball with a fist, that just compounds the problem. Use only two fingers lightly to shift, the shifter will side in when the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 279
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: 68B Cabriolet

I believe they would be lower body color.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-09-2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 552
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Bumper Hitch / Mullins

I also have a Mullins and don't think you would be beyond the capabilities of the era hitches providing the bumper is mounted solidly.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,181
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Model A Runs rich after Carb rebuild

Alwaysamopar74:
Original jets had numbers stamped on their bases and concave tips to preclude wicking & creating a leak.
compensator jet #18,19
cap jet #18,19,20,21
idle jet...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-03-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 392
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Columbia Two-Power Range decal

I placed it in the lower left corner of the windshield on my '28 roadster p/u. I know, it's not stock but that's where it looks good.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-02-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 999
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Ford car Ford gas

I have a pair of the repro faces I bought in the late '70's. With two plastic frames I put one on my 1927 Tolkhiem pump in the backyard & the other in my shop. On the back side I put a pair of "That...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-20-2024, 10:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 551
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: '33/4 Potters trunk info wanted

The latches look like the standard '36 Ford trunk latches, not sure about the hinges.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-19-2024, 08:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 833
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: What have we got here?

Loved the original "All Creatures" series, new one not so much but love all the era vehicles in both.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-19-2024, 08:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,646
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Favorite "A" Body Style

My '28 roadster p/u longbed. Added 2' to the bed and chassis & included a '46-'48 V8 Columbia. A usable size bed w/ a removable trunk in it to lock things up.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-16-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,099
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Blocking manifold heater tube

I've trolled the supermarket shelves for useful items while working on the A's. Lids, tops, jars, containers & weird shaped cans. You might even find something new & delicious to eat!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-15-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,099
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Blocking manifold heater tube

Two tin can ends, bolt & nut & and a bit of silicone.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-14-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,124
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Stuck rear drums on 33 Vicky

I would try an impact screwdriver on those, the shock might loosen them.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-10-2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,597
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Stuck valve?

Great to hear you go it out!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,499
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: uncanny stories

San Diego Big 3 swap meet about 10 years ago I ran across a pile of vintage license plates on the ground in one stall. Sign said singles $3, pairs $25. I look and found a 1928 Calif. plate in the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-05-2024, 04:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,499
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: uncanny stories

Als48, I posted the w/s-pinetree story but yours reminded me of my high school ring. I graduated in 1963 and bought a class ring. A month later I was out horseback riding, not the same ride, with...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-04-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,499
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: uncanny stories

I have one too. Lived in Big Bear Lake,Ca. in high school 61-63. Family had horses & I road out through the forest a lot around the valley. Had a '30 "A" fordor as my only car with the wrong w/s in...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-02-2024, 09:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 888
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Hinge Pin Mirrors

Blucar, I have the same VW hinge mirror on my '28 pickup mounted to the side of the windshield frame where the wing nut was. Been there for 50 years & works great. Also have the smooth style w/o the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-01-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Radiator baffle

Back side as the flow of water from the upper hose is directed to the front of the tank & goes right into the tube.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-31-2024, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Radiator baffle

I have the "pipe" style in two of my radiators & they work great. The neat thing is you can look down & see the water level. They are after market tanks though. I've been running the one in my '28...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-21-2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,203
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: pulling engine?

My antique cherry picker has enough lift to clear the light bar so it's a piece of cake.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-19-2024, 12:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,647
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Fluid for Sioux valve surfacer

KOOL machine, & very useful. My engine business buddy gave me one like it. We were converting "A" engines to main bearing inserts, he did all the machine work & hated to assemble them. So he paid me...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-16-2024, 10:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,194
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Taxi Cab??

Another identifying trait of the taxi is 3 hinges on the rear doors instead of 2.
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