Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2021, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 787
Re: Where do I go from here??
First thing I would do is get better storage for it or remove seat cushions to your house or basement,mayby even the top,then cover it.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2020, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 828
Re: 32 roadster $14K Scam?
I remember seeing that roadster also and the price.I think it was blue so even if it was an early Wescott body that was either a missprint,typo or something else.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2020, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,344
Re: Answer to wanted postings
What I was referring to is called Venmo. From what I was told it is owned by PayPal. Seller would only accept that form of payment.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2020, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,344
Re: Answer to wanted postings
Wonder what percentage of car guys are on PayPal still or never? Most dealings I have had on Fordbarn other Model A sale sites included PayPal. Had a deal about a month ago though where seller did...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2020, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 364
Re: Marietta Ignition engine rebuild?
I know,I also did a lot of searching like this and it looks like a pretty big business not just Model A specific. I think I will forget about this engine although it did seem to be a potential good...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-25-2020, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 364
Marietta Ignition engine rebuild?
I have a mystery Model A engine post going on presently but have some new info that I thought may be better served on a new posting. Has anyone ever heard of or knew of a engine rebuilder under the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-25-2020, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,231
Re: Terry Chapman Model A engine rebuilder.
I would have the head off either before I buy it or shortly after as I have a head I would want to use anyway. The reason I asked or posted this about Terry Chapman was mayby someone would know about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2020, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,231
Re: Terry Chapman Model A engine rebuilder.
I think this is pretty much what I have been thinking also.I have a good but worn engine that has never had a rebuild in its 90 years but the engine in question is close to me and already rebabbited.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2020, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,231
Terry Chapman Model A engine rebuilder.
I have seen and have interest in a '31 engine that was supposedly rebuilt and in a crate since 2001. Not that much of a bargain at asking price of $3,000 but it still interest me. The seller says to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2020, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,196
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Forum: Early V8
09-13-2020, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 164
Ford Script Optima battery box top.
I am looking to find and buy the top for a Ford Script battery box that covers an Optima 6 volt battery. A man from Ct who rebuilt Ford shock absorbers also provided the top for the adaptation,his...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2020, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,036
Re: Firestone tires Too Big?
I bought a set of 18" Coker B F Goodrich tires couple years ago for a '32 Plymouth.They were 3" larger diameter than the old Cokers. Spares would not even begin to fit in fenderwells. I am not a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2020, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 815
Re: Shock absorber parts
As soon as someone post about Model A shocks with a picture and you see Chicago I think I have never seen a good one that doesn't leak or at least work. I gave up on ones I had a bought a set of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2020, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 692
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-17-2020, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 692
Re: Close call today fuel everywhere.
Oh yea and quite frankly I am glad to see he is still on Fordbarn and still at it. I think his profile he used to use showed he is about 130 years old by now.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2020, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 692
Re: Close call today fuel everywhere.
It is a Stromberg 97 but one of the new ones .I bought it years ago from Uncle Max.I don't know if he is still on Fordbarn.I would say it has run good for 12 years or so.Time sure flies.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-16-2020, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 692
Close call today fuel everywhere.
I let attention lapse on my '37 Ford coupe last year or so and thought it would just be its old reliable self and it seemed to at first.Started right up but rough running ,smelled gas and it was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2020, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,935
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2020, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,113
Re: Slamming into first gear
I just recently went through this but my shifting problems was grinding into second and third gears. I posted about this a couple months ago and someon suggested a heavier lubricant to slow the gears...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2020, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,935
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2020, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,935
Anybody else quit Ebay because of fees and tax?
I was supposed to look at a set of five wheels and tires and an engine and transmission right before the virus hit early spring or March. Seller was close by50 miles or so but opted out and told me...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2020, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,205
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-14-2020, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 957
Re: Change in driving between Model T and Model A
In 1965 my mom took on the task of teaching our next door neighbor how to drive her 1963 Ford Fairlane. Her husband had passed away and she never had the need before to ever get a drivers license...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2020, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,249
1930 Model A roadster on Ebay,original?
1930 black Model A roadster on Ebay now.Looks good and said to be in original condition since new same family. Strange it shows 1930 serial number and papers but has late '31 firewall and '31 grill...
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Forum: Model-A
07-11-2020, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 447
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