Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2017, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,136
Intake/exhaust gasket and painted block
I think I know the answer but just wanted to check what everybody else is doing to ensure a good seal on the exhaust and intake manifold.
Just painted the block and did not mask off the area...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2017, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,640
1940 Frame Interchangeability
I have read that 1935 -1940 passenger car frames are all identical. My question is, will a 1940 convertible car frame be interchangeable with a 1940 truck frame?
My 1940 convertible frame will...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-19-2016, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,382
Re: Horn I.D.
Hi, that is a Chevrolet horn. it covers from 1937 to I believe 1953. Nice horns and real loud. I have three of them I have picked up at swap meets. In addition to my fords I have a 1939 Chevrolet...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-13-2016, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,119
Re: Correct engine fan location
Hi G.M.,
Your plans sounds like a good way to go. Yesterday when I was poking around my new project I did get two plugs out and sprayed PB blaster in the holes and also just sprayed down most...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2016, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,119
Re: Correct engine fan location
Thanks for the info. Today I finally got the car cover off of my recently purchased 40 Convertible and started poking around. Bad back has side tracked me for the last 3 weeks. Here is what I found....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2016, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,119
Correct engine fan location
This is a simple question and I have done a lot of searching and have yet to get the answer on line or by searching the barn.
I have a 40 Convertible. It came with a fan mounted on the top of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-12-2016, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,464
Re: 40 Convertible door bottom structure
Good advice on staying away from EMS. Especially after seeing what was there to start with the EMS panel does not look anything like the original. With all of the great pictures oz40 sent, I am...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-09-2016, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,464
Re: 40 Convertible door bottom structure
oz40 and Kube, Thanks a million for all the info and super pictures. oz40, your work looks fantastic, you showed exactly what I am missing and need to fabricate. The pictures are just what I needed....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2016, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,464
Re: 40 Convertible door bottom structure
Thanks Kube for the info and the pictures you are going to post. Do you know if anybody does make a decent repair panel? I have found some advertised on Mac's but they look like they come from EMS.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-07-2016, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,464
40 Convertible door bottom structure
I just picked up a 40 Ford convertible that was stored in the desert for 40 years. It has all of the normal rust issues, needs floors, rear quarter panels patches ect.. However the convertible body...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2016, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,938
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2015, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 452
Views: 146,584
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2012, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,961
Re: Tires
The universal tires shown are 4 ply nylon. They will have a flat spot that you will feel untill you drive a little while and then they will smooth out. I have had 4 ply nylons on lots of older cars...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2012, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 9,689
Re: Drag Link, Can't remove
A stuck bolt or part that refuses to move like it is welded together will usually come right apart with the heat of a torch. Its best to go ahead and really put the heat to it first before trying to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2012, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 16,293
Re: John Deere corn head grease
I have been a long time reader of the Stovebolt web page on restoring Chevy trucks. Corn head grease has been discussed there for years specifically concerning steering gear boxes. The collective...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2012, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,783
Re: Engine Stand Adapter
Bert's Model A in Denver has previously stated that they have extra pins that go into the oil pan bolt holes. Just give them a call.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2012, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,667
Re: Should I take apart rear end?
My two cents, take it apart and have it sandblasted in pieces. Then clean and paint the individual parts, then assemble. If the rear end is good now it may not stay that way after you sandblast it. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2012, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,991
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2012, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,991
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2012, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,817
Correct radiator hose color ?
Snyder's list two types of radiator hoses and say both are just like origional. Black with a red stripe and all red radiator hose.
One of the Model A books I have read specifically states that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2012, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,140
Re: broken head studs
Thanks everyone for all the great input. When I get ready I am going to try the welded washer and nut. Seems to hold the greatest promise.
Finally got around to meeting up with the local Model A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2012, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,140
broken head studs
Pulled the head and several studs with nuts came out together. No problem getting head off. A few more studs out with double nutting, but ended up with 7 studs that refused to come out. After a week...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2012, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,875
Re: Engine stands revisited.
I recently purchased the exact 2000 lb engine stand from Harbor Freight that you have. Last week I pulled my motor and transmission as one assembly. I used the blue engine adapter that Bert's sells...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2012, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,158
Heating head bolts?
I am going to have to pull the head on my 30 roadster and most of the nuts on the head studs have broken loose with a lot of PB Blaster. However I have a couple that came loose with the studs and I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2012, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,041
Re: rebuilt steering boxes
My 30 Roadster engine indicates it was built in the first few days of march and it has the two tooth steerig box. I haven't been able to check frame numbers yet but car appears to be origional.
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