the swap

[skippy A]

i have a running 1931 and would like to sale the motor trans and rear end, don't know what a good downer car for the running gear would be? like to keep it original except those three components. how hard is it to accomplish?

[Railcarmover]

Aint much original left after removing the drivetrain...it becomes the chevy or whatever you put under it,with a model a wrapper.

[skippy A]

it'll be 2.3 ford

[skippy A]

it"s so sensitive to getting hot and a/c would be nice

[fordcragar]

You might have more luck and interest over on the H.A.M.B.; which is more into hot rods.

[Charlie Stephens]

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Originally Posted by skippy A

it'll be 2.3 ford

If I didn't leave the original engine (first choice), or a Model B engine, I would put in a 3.0 GM industrial engine (commonly used in the Mercruiser line of boats). I would also use an early V8 Ford transmission and the original Model A rear end. Attached pictures shows one of these engines in my 1932 Ford. I support the other suggestions about posting your question on HAMB.

Charlie Stephens

[4port]

Install a Ken Davis A/C system, and have the best of both worlds. Simple task of converting to 12volts will be needed. Everything is a bolt in. Engine overheating can be as simple as incorrect timing, or dirty radiator. Join a local Model A club and enjoy what you have, no drive train fits better than the original. Still too slow, add an overdrive, car will drive faster than you will want to go.

[skippy A]

thank you my wife is disabled and wont be able to go much longer for rides the way it is

[skippy A]

speed is not an issue 45 is the sweet spot on this one and thats go for me, but 90 dug-res out side was enough to get him to 190 scary

[hardtimes]

Originally Posted by skippy A

speed is not an issue 45 is the sweet spot on this one and thats go for me, but 90 dug-res out side was enough to get him to 190 scary

Hey skippy A,

90 outside ! Been 110 here for last few days ! My '30 purrs at 180 with 160 thermostat.

Regarding air conditioning your A ride, I've seen guys rig air cond compressor and piping into their Model A sedan(orig engine)...so you can do it with your A . Especially, if you are happy with the 45 mph. Good luck

[Railcarmover]

Sacramento has been cookin' this week and I'm in the shop welding. Good to hear your not hotrodding that A...get one of those 1950's window mount swamp coolers they work,and you can stay model a..

[RawhideKid]

Originally Posted by Railcarmover

Sacramento has been cookin' this week and I'm in the shop welding. Good to hear your not hotrodding that A...get one of those 1950's window mount swamp coolers they work,and you can stay model a..

I just happen to have one of those 50's window swamp coolers for sale.

[Jeff/Illinois]

I'd think this would be a good sight to sell these parts, not the Hokey-A..-Message Board. Guys here are looking for original parts.

Put them on the 'Swap meet' section.

In lieu of your home situation, good luck, hope you get your car together to take your wife for a ride. Pull the original drivetrain, set it aside, and sell it at your leisure. If you had a video of it running and even driving around going thru the gears it will help you sell to a good Model A'er.