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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-20-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,836
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Down here on the southern border(not to be racist) but the old school description of your jig would be mexicaneering. So KOOL!
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-19-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Adapting a later Columbia to a 1934 axle

I've got a 46-48 Columbia in my '28 p/u and it has a 4" wider track than the "A". Wheels are still inside the fenders, just closer to the outer bead.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-16-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,428
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: 50/50 mixture of Acetone and ATF

Glass is best but the acetone tends to evaporate over time so more must be added for each use.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-06-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 20,836
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts

Hi Gary, Being an "A" guy I'm learning so much about the intricacies of putting a flathead V8 together, thanks for the education with all the input from the other members. Ray in La Mesa
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,208
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Columbia two speed differentials

Glad to hear all the positive remarks (the negatives are real but it's a personal choice).I've had a Columbia in my '28 "A" pickup since 1974 (way before the Mitchell, Ryan & Volvo o/ds). It was...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-28-2024, 10:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,918
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Motor Meter or Quail

I have a '70 VW bus (original owner) as a daily driver with a 12v ahooga horn mounted under the front of the body out of sight. I came out one morning & noticed two nuts & bolts on the ground. Yup,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-16-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,207
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Balancing wire wheels with steel plate welded inside

I had a 21" wheel that I drilled 1/8" holes in the tubular edges to get 4 oz. of rust out. Neutralized what I couldn't get out & sealed the holes, then painted it. To balance it I put it on a bubble...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-15-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,774
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch

nkaminar, I've got one of those but it would be a challenge to mount on an A wheel as the spark & throttle levers precludes mounting it close enough to the wheel to make it work. Hope to figure an...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-15-2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,267
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: T Bakery Van

Kool photo, thanks for posting.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-14-2024, 10:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,661
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: UPDATE - 61st Annual OCMAFC Pancake Breakfast

The river is not directly dependent on the rainshowers. It is the release channel for a dam upstream when the lake behind it gets too full & the timing is determined by the water district. It is out...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-09-2024, 08:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,309
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: early Ford V8 flathead motor catalytic converter?

Ran my '28 "A" through the smog machine at my Porsche mechanic's place, was a little rich so closed down the GAV on the dash & it came in legal. He was amazed I could adjust the carburetor from the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-09-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,028
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: bedix???

Glad to hear you found the problem.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-04-2024, 09:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 612
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: V8 Rear Axle Width

'42-'48 is 4" wider (2"per side). I have a 42-48 Columbia in my '28 A roadster p/u & the sides of the tires are just even with the fender bead.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-04-2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,608
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Differential vent

To vent my Dif with a Mitchel, I had a 45* brass elbow & drilled & tapped the greasing access plug on the back torque tube till it was aimed up then screwed in a Zenith carb float valve. Works great,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-03-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,522
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Radiator 1928 model A / AS questions

I've had a replacement honeycomb core in my '28 pickup since 1973 with 87,000 miles on it. It has always cooled superbly & I have it flushed every time I put a new engine together (3 times). I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 11:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 973
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Uncanny stories about A's

KOOL, thanks for transferring it over, Im not that great on the computer.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 973
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Uncanny stories about A's

See the story of the history of my 1930 cabriolet in the Early V8 Forum under "uncanny stories" at the end of the thread.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-25-2024, 07:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,448
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: uncanny stories

In the spring of 1968 in San Diego I bought a 1930 Cabriolet from Truly Nolan pest Control. He was headquartered in Arizona and his only form of advertising was painting his name on various antique...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-21-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 926
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: 6V to 12V converter

Have a Laycock in the s/w & it works fine on 6V pos. ground.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-21-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,978
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Cheap Gas

Worked at the Signal gas station in Big Bear City, Ca. in 1963 just out of high school. Gas was $.24/gal, saw a price war down to $.19/gal. Mom collected Green Stamps, I saw the Blue Chip stamps...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-16-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,080
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Speedometer "sticking" at random

Glad to hear you solved the problem. Also glad to see all the speedo info I posted on the "Model A House" technical site years ago helped your project. Ray Beardslee
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,251
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: 1929 TwoLite headlamps w/ LED turn signals

I think back in the late 50's early 60's there was an aftermarket turn signal switch that mounted on the steering column just under the steering wheel that had a rubber wheel that rolled against the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,560
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Cash Value/Sale History of Red Grow's "Betsy"?

Yes, it would be neat if whoever won it would donate it back to the museum for display.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,302
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: Synchronized Transmission

The stress of unsynchronized shifting causes one to grip the gear shift ball with a fist, that just compounds the problem. Use only two fingers lightly to shift, the shifter will side in when the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 372
Posted By Ray in La Mesa
Re: 68B Cabriolet

I believe they would be lower body color.
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