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jerry of whidbey · 07-31-2013, 10:01 PM

do not be in a rush keep it slow and fun if you are in a hurry take modern truck and miss the joy hard to steer but great fun to drive jerry

Mike · 08-01-2013, 08:49 AM

Our truck was hard to drive at first ten I did the following. Now it steering very easy.

serviced tire pressures
rebuilt steering box & new shorten pitman arm
rebuilt front end using teflon kit in drag link and tie rod

Mike

spdway1 · 08-01-2013, 04:31 PM

Mike,
Nice Cellar Saver! This is my friends.
Don Jr.

SeaSlugs · 08-01-2013, 11:16 PM

I checked my rearend: barely over 2.5 turns of the driveshaft = 1 wheel rotation! YAY!

Tom Wesenberg · 08-01-2013, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaSlugs

I checked my rearend: barely over 2.5 turns of the driveshaft = 1 wheel rotation! YAY!

With one wheel held stationary that would mean you probably have the 5.14 ratio, as exactly 2.5 would be a 5:1 ratio.

I thought your AA truck had the worm drive and was a slower speed ratio?

SeaSlugs · 08-02-2013, 06:18 AM

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its a worm drive but i never checked the ratio until now. aparently its a highspeed rearend. i havent had it out enough to check for stampings to verify.

i know the low speed is about 3.5 turns which this certiantly is not.

montanafordman · 08-02-2013, 07:00 AM

That is an AWESOME AA you got there! Congrats! The 30-31 AA trucks are probably my favorite looking Model A's. I would LOVE to have a AA someday. In my dreams someday the money and land/space will come together to have one with the wife's approval...

I grew up on a farm and started driving grain trucks when I was 10. I was usually driving 70's vintage grain trucks but we did have a 51 and a 55 ford trucks that came out of mothballs once in a great while, and I loved every minute of them.

As for the split rims that were discussed, it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me but I'd want them to be in pristine condition (not pitted) and either own a tire cage or find a place that is willing to work on them (and fewer and fewer shops are willing to touch them anymore). I used to bust tires as a summer job and I learned a healthy amount of respect for them. I worked on them but frankly they scared the H-E double toothpicks outa me!

I usually opted to have some old eyes watching over me making sure I seat the ring evenly and properly. Our tire cage had some healthy dents in the thick steel bars and I was told it was caused by one letting go with probably 10 psi in it.... We aired a lot up closer to 100psi. The force behind that rim with even comparatively low pressure is nothing short of incredible. I had heard a rumor of a trucker swatting his dual tires with a baton checking pressure and having a split rim give way and kill him so even when aired up properly, I would treat them with respect. There is also a young forum member on here I believe who lost his dad due to a split rim shop accident. As with split rims, grinders, presses, lathes, you name it stay safe out there and happy Model A'ing!

willymakeit · 08-12-2013, 08:30 PM

The first A I remember seeing was a AA, I about 1970. Local guy in my home town drove it everyday and everywhere. Still sticks in my mind watching it go by.

07-31-2013, 10:01 PM	#61
jerry of whidbey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: clinton wa Posts: 104	Re: What are the Model AA trucks like to drive do not be in a rush keep it slow and fun if you are in a hurry take modern truck and miss the joy hard to steer but great fun to drive jerry

08-01-2013, 08:49 AM	#62
Mike Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ASTON, PA. Posts: 725	Re: What are the Model AA trucks like to drive Our truck was hard to drive at first ten I did the following. Now it steering very easy. serviced tire pressures rebuilt steering box & new shorten pitman arm rebuilt front end using teflon kit in drag link and tie rod Mike

08-01-2013, 11:16 PM	#64
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: What are the Model AA trucks like to drive I checked my rearend: barely over 2.5 turns of the driveshaft = 1 wheel rotation! YAY! __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

08-02-2013, 06:18 AM	#66
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: What are the Model AA trucks like to drive Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) its a worm drive but i never checked the ratio until now. aparently its a highspeed rearend. i havent had it out enough to check for stampings to verify. i know the low speed is about 3.5 turns which this certiantly is not. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

08-02-2013, 07:00 AM	#67
montanafordman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 568	Re: What are the Model AA trucks like to drive That is an AWESOME AA you got there! Congrats! The 30-31 AA trucks are probably my favorite looking Model A's. I would LOVE to have a AA someday. In my dreams someday the money and land/space will come together to have one with the wife's approval... I grew up on a farm and started driving grain trucks when I was 10. I was usually driving 70's vintage grain trucks but we did have a 51 and a 55 ford trucks that came out of mothballs once in a great while, and I loved every minute of them. As for the split rims that were discussed, it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me but I'd want them to be in pristine condition (not pitted) and either own a tire cage or find a place that is willing to work on them (and fewer and fewer shops are willing to touch them anymore). I used to bust tires as a summer job and I learned a healthy amount of respect for them. I worked on them but frankly they scared the H-E double toothpicks outa me! I usually opted to have some old eyes watching over me making sure I seat the ring evenly and properly. Our tire cage had some healthy dents in the thick steel bars and I was told it was caused by one letting go with probably 10 psi in it.... We aired a lot up closer to 100psi. The force behind that rim with even comparatively low pressure is nothing short of incredible. I had heard a rumor of a trucker swatting his dual tires with a baton checking pressure and having a split rim give way and kill him so even when aired up properly, I would treat them with respect. There is also a young forum member on here I believe who lost his dad due to a split rim shop accident. As with split rims, grinders, presses, lathes, you name it stay safe out there and happy Model A'ing! __________________ Aaron in Tacoma (although still a Montana hillbilly at heart )

08-12-2013, 08:30 PM	#68
willymakeit Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spfld Mo.&Tulsa Ok. Posts: 2	Re: What are the Model AA trucks like to drive The first A I remember seeing was a AA, I about 1970. Local guy in my home town drove it everyday and everywhere. Still sticks in my mind watching it go by.