New guy with a project Model AA

[Usafexplorer]

Greetings,

Been lurking for a while as a guest and joined now that I have a project to start. 1931 Model AA, plan is to start a full restoration in the coming weeks and hopefully do everything myself (or at least attempt). Vehicle appears mostly complete, motor doesn't run but turns over without issue. Excited to get this AA back on the road.

[Russell Reay]

Great project . Photo shows steering tube in need of repair. See Restorer issue Jan/Feb 2021 for an excellent guide to repair. Worked beautifully for me.

[shew01]

Welcome to the Barn. You’ll find all sorts of fine help here. Enjoy your truck! :-)


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[Usafexplorer]

Originally Posted by Russell Reay

Great project . Photo shows steering tube in need of repair. See Restorer issue Jan/Feb 2021 for an excellent guide to repair. Worked beautifully for me.

Thanks for the repair info, that is the exact reason I'm here . I've already learned a bunch and will likely be overwhelmed in no time.

[Chuck Dempsey]

Nice ride. Enjoy!!

[Bob C]

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Nice looking truck, also check out the AA site. http://forums.aa-fords.com/index.php

[sugarmaker]

Usafexplorer,
Great looking truck. What is the tube coming off the oil fill tube going towards the back of the engine?
The body looks real good and the truck looks complete.
Have fun with your new project too!
Regards,
Chris

[Russell Reay]

[QUOTE=sugarmaker;2088658]Usafexplorer,
Great looking truck. What is the tube coming off the oil fill tube going towards the back of the engine?

Functions as PCV. There is one on my 30 coupe

[Reds34]

Is that an indented firewall? Does it also have a steel top? It looks like it's in pretty good shape.

Red

[Usafexplorer]

Originally Posted by Bob C

Nice looking truck, also check out the AA site. http://forums.aa-fords.com/index.php

Thanks for the suggestion, I didn't realize that forum existed.

[Usafexplorer]

Originally Posted by Reds34

Is that an indented firewall? Does it also have a steel top? It looks like it's in pretty good shape.

Red

Yes, indented firewall. The top looks like it has been replaced, some kind of cloth/fiberglass type material. Overall in good shape, last on the road in '78 so its been sitting around while. Fortunately its been stored inside the last 40 years or so.

[Ray in La Mesa]

It is a flexible road draft tube , keeps the engine compartment cleaner. I run mine behind the starter, make it a bit neater.

[1930artdeco]

Great looking truck you got there. Don’t forget to get the Les Andrews books and join up with a club.

Mike

[Usafexplorer]

Originally Posted by 1930artdeco

Great looking truck you got there. Don’t forget to get the Les Andrews books and join up with a club.

Mike

Thanks, looking forward to getting started. I'll check out the books, never enough info to be had.

[baba]

Great project, I had a late 31 AA with the solid metal roof.

[Usafexplorer]

Originally Posted by baba

Great project, I had a late 31 AA with the solid metal roof.

Kinda wish this one was metal, the fiberglass (or whatever it is) doesn't seem very robust. I guess if it keeps the water and elements out its working as intended.

[1930artdeco]

Was finally able to look at the pics on a computer screen vs. my phone. I do hope you are going to rewire the truck. If not you may have a wieny roast on your hands.

Curious what you did in the AF?

Mike

[Usafexplorer]

Originally Posted by 1930artdeco

Was finally able to look at the pics on a computer screen vs. my phone. I do hope you are going to rewire the truck. If not you may have a wieny roast on your hands.

Curious what you did in the AF?

Mike

Actually have a complete harness on the way from Tyree Harris, had a great conversation with him just the other day.

Worked on F-16's as a crew chief for about 14 years, forced into a retrain once we lost our aircraft.

[john charlton]

I know you will be very tempted to start the engine ,most folk do . You must remove the oilpan and pop out the dipper tray and clean out all the sludge and clean the pump gauze filter screen . Remove the timing chest cover and clean out the valve chest the main bearings are fed from 3 holes in the floor of the chest one each end and one in the middle .If the holes are blocked the crank bearings will fail .

John in West Drayton London England .

[CatMan1]

I saw that one for sale and considered it for a bit. Glad you got it. I probably have enough for awhile.....maybe.....