The Ford Barn

big31 · 08-30-2016, 11:19 AM

Thanks so much for the help guys. Here's to hoping I'm just a few beers away from something a bit more solid/safe.

big31 · 06-27-2017, 10:26 AM

Interesting tid-bit/story and update to this thread.

Based on information in this thread I went looking for someone who knows Model A's to let them take it for a test drive and get an opinion. Here's where it gets interesting.

I found the original mechanic who helped my Dad get my truck rolling when he bought it in 1962! He's still working, has his own shop and is 86. With his help and recommendations I've had the tie rods, radius rods and bushings all replaced. Also got the bushings in the steering column replaced though I'm thinking the steering box should be at least looked at.

He also showed me a bunch of preventative maintenance stuff I should be looking into, how to properly time, set my carb and idle. Essentially told me I had a lot to learn - in a polite way. But now my A really purrs! With the idle and carb set "right" I swear it idles almost slow enough I can hear each of the cylinders fire individually.

The steering shake is almost completely gone and I have no fear at 45mph! We have a family vacation planned at the end of July and until then I'm planning to use the A as my daily driver. If all goes well - bucket list time. 300 mile trip.

Thanks to all in this forum for the advice in this thread and through Private Messages. I still have my (we won't call it all original) vintage Model A on the road - safely.

Boston Bruce · 06-27-2017, 10:56 AM

How about a picture?

Bob C · 06-27-2017, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boston Bruce

How about a picture?

See post #14.

Bob

burner31 · 06-27-2017, 02:49 PM

In response to your question...YES, I highly recommend both.

1930artdeco · 06-27-2017, 05:10 PM

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Hi Big,

I took the front spring apart easily. The rear spring is the you have to be very very very careful with. It needs a spring spreader to get off of the car and some chains wrapped around it when you disassemble it. Or just take it to a shop and let them take it apart.

When I go on trips in my car I cruise at 52-55 mph all day long. Take your time and rebuild parts and you will bring her back into proper for specs. The. She will cruise happily and ride quite well.

Mike

Ps welcome to the club and nice truck!

08-30-2016, 11:19 AM	#21
big31 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 15	Re: First post - opinions on suspension and braking Thanks so much for the help guys. Here's to hoping I'm just a few beers away from something a bit more solid/safe.

06-27-2017, 10:26 AM	#22
big31 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 15	Re: First post - opinions on suspension and braking Interesting tid-bit/story and update to this thread. Based on information in this thread I went looking for someone who knows Model A's to let them take it for a test drive and get an opinion. Here's where it gets interesting. I found the original mechanic who helped my Dad get my truck rolling when he bought it in 1962! He's still working, has his own shop and is 86. With his help and recommendations I've had the tie rods, radius rods and bushings all replaced. Also got the bushings in the steering column replaced though I'm thinking the steering box should be at least looked at. He also showed me a bunch of preventative maintenance stuff I should be looking into, how to properly time, set my carb and idle. Essentially told me I had a lot to learn - in a polite way. But now my A really purrs! With the idle and carb set "right" I swear it idles almost slow enough I can hear each of the cylinders fire individually. The steering shake is almost completely gone and I have no fear at 45mph! We have a family vacation planned at the end of July and until then I'm planning to use the A as my daily driver. If all goes well - bucket list time. 300 mile trip. Thanks to all in this forum for the advice in this thread and through Private Messages. I still have my (we won't call it all original) vintage Model A on the road - safely.

06-27-2017, 10:56 AM	#23
Boston Bruce Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maine and SC Posts: 205	Re: First post - opinions on suspension and braking How about a picture?

06-27-2017, 05:10 PM	#26
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,550	Re: First post - opinions on suspension and braking Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi Big, I took the front spring apart easily. The rear spring is the you have to be very very very careful with. It needs a spring spreader to get off of the car and some chains wrapped around it when you disassemble it. Or just take it to a shop and let them take it apart. When I go on trips in my car I cruise at 52-55 mph all day long. Take your time and rebuild parts and you will bring her back into proper for specs. The. She will cruise happily and ride quite well. Mike Ps welcome to the club and nice truck! __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan