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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-10-2022, 07:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,390
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: Hershey

Under light pole 87 in the green field we had a good week. People keep telling me that our prices are too cheap, it's a hobby not a business. Didn't have much time to shop but I did find a few things...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-15-2022, 04:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,143
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: Anyone recognize these?

Look at the ones on your toolbox
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-15-2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,143
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: Anyone recognize these?

The bottom one is a bracket to mount a toolbox on the front of 30/31 Model A. You would need 2 plus some other parts and a craftsman tool box. I used to make them from an article in the Restorer...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-24-2022, 04:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,672
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: Whitewalls

I use simple green on whitewalls never use bleachwhite Coker used to recommend against it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-16-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,321
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: Oil for oem shocks

A friend recommended atf, he's been using it for years.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-16-2022, 12:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,121
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: Experiences With 3.27 & 3.54 Gears

I don't run either gear set but do have a Mitchell overdrive 27%. Only modifications are 5.5 Snyders head, B distributor and single stromberg 97 on a Burns intake. I'm in overdrive from 35 mph and up...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-22-2022, 06:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,952
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: Which Model A parts are not Available/ Being made anymore.

Was told that the clock mirror that Snyders was selling will probably never be available.
Tried the other one that was available on Ebay with the modern watch movement, cheap plastic mirror watch...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-04-2022, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,240
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: General jumbo wheels

I believe that they are 6" wide.

The tread width is generally wider than than the rim width with th 16's. Some folks say that the all electric rav4 tire fits the 16" wheels well.
I tried...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-03-2022, 07:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,240
Posted By Colonial coupe
General jumbo wheels

Hi, I think that I was fortunate to find 4, 14inch General Jumbo wheels with 7.50 14 tires mounted. The wheels are in very nice shape and although the chrome is probably long gone from the centers...
Forum: Early V8 05-03-2022, 06:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 520
Posted By Colonial coupe
General jumbo hubcaps

Looking for 4 hubcaps for 14" General Jumbo wheels.
Thanks
Larry
Forum: Model-A 05-03-2022, 06:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 385
Posted By Colonial coupe
General jumbo hubcaps

Looking for 4 hubcaps for 14" General Jumbo wheels.
Thanks
Larry
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-11-2022, 05:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,248
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: Weak Wiper

My vacuum wiper function really improved after I did a valve job on my engine. Put a good vacuum gage on your vacuum port and check engine vacuum. Your wiper may be telling you something.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-28-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,791
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: 700 miles in a tired Model A

Thanks for sharing. Really enjoyed watching. Liked his comments at the end.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2022, 06:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,340
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: Door Latch Grease

Vaseline work for me. It's clear, clean and you probably have some in the medicine cabinet.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-22-2022, 05:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,402
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: looking for a machinist

All things considered it's probably more cost effective to buy one of the Burtz flywheels at this point in time. Surely wouldn't want to go to even an automotive machine shop who's not experienced...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-10-2022, 07:12 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,076
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: How common is it to just take the shocks off?

Sorry but it wouldn't allow me to load more than 2
I made 2 spacers 2" long and 1 5/8" long from heavy wall tubing for each side. Used grade 8 bolts and bent a slight bend in the arm to be sure...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2022, 07:10 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,076
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: How common is it to just take the shocks off?

I tried the tube shocks on my 28 coupe, the kits come with gas charged shocks that made the car ride so hard that it was rather unpleasant. Sort of like no springs at all. I have decent originals on...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2022, 06:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,096
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: Rear Spring Reverse Eye?

Check with Posies in Pennsylvania.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-24-2022, 08:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,905
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: Fertile imagination-alternative engine

The chevy 2 four cylinder is a decent choice for the a as you can use the bellhousing adapter to the Ford v8 transmission with clings adapters pedal setup. Minimal modification to the model a and a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-21-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,498
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: Transmission Ratios?

If you check his website you will see that Clings does make a pedal setup for the righthand drive cars. His stuff is quality components.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-21-2022, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,498
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: Transmission Ratios?

If you check his website you will see that Clings does make a pedal setup for the righthand drive cars. His stuff is quality components.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-21-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,498
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: Transmission Ratios?

I just recently put a 36 Ford v8 transmission in my A using one of clings adapters. It has the same gear ratios as the B transmission. The gear spacing is an enormous improvement and makes the car...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-10-2022, 07:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,856
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: Issues w/ '39 Synchro Tranny with Mitchell Overdrive

I using a 36 transmission with a Mitchell and float a motor also. I did get the proper Mitchell shifter bracket from them for the V8 transmission, it is different and makes a difference. Like you I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-04-2022, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,063
Posted By Colonial coupe
Re: Building my wooden cab on my 1928 AA

Great to see that you preserved a great old model a truck. Looks like a whole lot of fun.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-01-2022, 08:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,803
Posted By Colonial coupe
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