The Ford Barn

thom · 09-29-2019, 09:40 PM

I'm not that far west. I'm near Hickory, Lenoir, and Morganton, about 12 miles from I-40 at exit #113. I believe Murphy is in the extreme western end of NC, very near TN and N. GA, correct?

TerryO · 09-30-2019, 07:35 AM

Correct...

History · 09-30-2019, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by thom

I'm not that far west. I'm near Hickory, Lenoir, and Morganton, about 12 miles from I-40 at exit #113. I believe Murphy is in the extreme western end of NC, very near TN and N. GA, correct?

If north of 40, Hudson? I used to date a girl that lived there while she went to CCC. Drive (or haul) that thing up to sparta and we will redo your gauge no problem. I have the tools and the shop. Seriously order the rebuild kit, at Lenior make a right on 18 all the way up to Sparta. The road is crooked enough to have fun especially after you go through North Wilkesboro and not have a train behind you.

Here's the kit I used that has the cork impregnated with neoprene gasket, at the bottom of the page in the link. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...el-a/gas-gauge

thom · 09-30-2019, 11:06 AM

Yes, Hudson, the Cajah's Mtn section, near Tri County Speedway. Not far from Caldwell Community College. I might order a rebuild kit and take a ride to Sparta sometime to take you up on your generous offer. There is going to be a swap meet/car show this weekend(Friday and Saturday) here at the Caldwell Co Fairgrounds. You might want to come over and check it out. I plan to be there with our coupe on Friday.

History · 09-30-2019, 11:17 AM

If I can talk (her) into it, I may try and make it down there. I always liked that area and it'd be fun to go to a swap meet as I've never been to one.

The offer is standing for the gauge repair anytime.

thom · 09-30-2019, 02:41 PM

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If you make it on Friday or later on Saturday (maybe) look me up. I should be around my car from time to time. I walk with a cane and have a big moustache.

Mike V. Florida · 09-30-2019, 10:32 PM

Vendors also sell a brass float. https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A9313C.html

Bill G · 10-01-2019, 12:27 AM

Oh good grief! If you bought a Model A, you have pretty much bought yourself a career of "projects".

09-29-2019, 09:40 PM	#21
thom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: western NC Posts: 139	Re: another project? our gas level gauge inop I'm not that far west. I'm near Hickory, Lenoir, and Morganton, about 12 miles from I-40 at exit #113. I believe Murphy is in the extreme western end of NC, very near TN and N. GA, correct?

09-30-2019, 07:35 AM	#22
TerryO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. GA Posts: 532	Re: another project? our gas level gauge inop Correct...

09-30-2019, 11:17 AM	#25
History Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NC Mountains Posts: 689	Re: another project? our gas level gauge inop If I can talk (her) into it, I may try and make it down there. I always liked that area and it'd be fun to go to a swap meet as I've never been to one. The offer is standing for the gauge repair anytime.

09-30-2019, 02:41 PM	#26
thom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: western NC Posts: 139	Re: another project? our gas level gauge inop Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you make it on Friday or later on Saturday (maybe) look me up. I should be around my car from time to time. I walk with a cane and have a big moustache.

09-30-2019, 10:32 PM	#27
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: another project? our gas level gauge inop Vendors also sell a brass float. https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A9313C.html __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

10-01-2019, 12:27 AM	#28
Bill G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 1,045	Re: another project? our gas level gauge inop Oh good grief! If you bought a Model A, you have pretty much bought yourself a career of "projects".