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08-05-2023, 09:56 AM | #1 |
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New project that should be fun
Hello folks. I am quite new to the A world.
I am beginning work on a project of sorts. I have two chassis' that have both been in long term storage. This chassis (in phots) has not been run since the mid 1960's. The goal is to make one reliable "driver" pickup. The photos attached are the first of the two chassis. This one will be used primarily for parts. This will be kinda slow going due to my certain learning curve. I'll try to post progress as it happens.
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Looks to be a Great project..!
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08-05-2023, 11:24 AM | #3 |
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Have fun!
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08-05-2023, 11:26 AM | #4 |
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Thanks guys. Ya know, I have restored seventeen cars prior to this project. All are trailer queens, the worst 997 points. Building a "driver" will be fun, well, for the most part. I expect frustrating moments
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I that is the cab you are using then you need to make sure the chassis you
use has a 1930-31 front cross member so the hood will align with the cowl and radiator shell. |
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08-05-2023, 02:41 PM | #7 |
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At this point early in the process, check the frame to see if it is straight. This will be critical in fitting the hood to the cowl.
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08-05-2023, 05:19 PM | #8 |
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Had some progress today I suppose. I want to get this engine running as it may ultimately be utilized.
Distributor was "goofed up". Straightened that out nicely. It seems to me (not an A guy) that the cam on the top of the shaft is not keyed. I did my best to install it where the rotor lines up with #1. Yes? No? I'll thank all of you guys in advance for putting up with what you guys surely will think of as stupid questions. Thanks
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Kube,
Don't forget to place the "timing pin" in the dimple in the cam gear first to confirm that you are at top dead center. Then adjust the points to .020 and index the rotor to where the points just begin to open as the tab on the rotor is just passing #1 contact on the distributor. Follow the details in this link and you'll be right on: http://www.modelabasics.com/Ignition.htm |
08-05-2023, 06:33 PM | #10 |
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A good book to have for the mechanical aspects is The Model A Mechanics Handbook, Vol. 1, see https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/2...0031&cat=41621
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What McGarrett said, plus be sure to turn the cam clockwise to take up any 'play' before determining the tighten point. The cam turns counter-clockwise, so should always be in the most clockwise edge of the 'play'. Hard to explain, but easier to see when you work on it....
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I decided a long time ago that they are no stupid questions keep them coming
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Oh yeah this is going to be good!!! Looking forward to this build! Kube, show them a picture of the 40 pickup you did.
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I have a tendency to overthink things. Probably not a good thing when dealing with a car that at least to me seems fairly simplistic. Still, this is so very different than anything I'd ever worked on, well, I am aware that there are many things I don't know that I don't know. I promise to post as I progress. Unless you guys' tire of me...
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Deuce, please keep in mind the intention is build a driver, not a trailer queen. That'll be a first for me
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Any progress?
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I'm sure I'm going to take a lot of flak for this but so be it. Since you're going for a daily driver you might want to consider a hydraulic brake conversion along with 16 inch wires. JMO and let the flaming begin.
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