Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:00 PM
|
Replies: 38
Views: 3,019
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 05:00 PM
|
Replies: 10
Views: 708
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 04:37 PM
|
Replies: 16
Views: 540
Re: hole on dash 42 pickup
Suspect added switch for fogs, tec. Nice looking dash. Hope the car is equal. Suspect Pillips head screw is not correct.
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2024, 01:18 PM
|
Replies: 36
Views: 3,226
Re: Peep mirrors
I had mirrors on both chromned covered spares. Then convex stick ons one each tire. Worked pretty well. I had a non standard center m1rrror with a clock. It was wider the little oval Henry offered.
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 01:28 AM
|
Replies: 7
Views: 826
Re: final reminder- Woodstown car show NJ
I bet the goose poop was slick. i have had great luck there over the years. I'm now too far away to attend. One of my cousins who ran a yellow model A pickup and been seen we come sometimes.
...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 01:05 AM
|
Replies: 23
Views: 2,423
Re: uncanny stories
Two true stories: One time I lost a school ring to a 6'2" blond. anybody see the ring?
Another time I had seven hot chicks in my topless '40 Merc convertible sedan.
A cop stopped me. I'm sure he...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 03:59 PM
|
Replies: 25
Views: 2,281
Re: Stories from the past
Back in the 50's Me and my buddy Geers were having fun learnin about cars. I had just bought a 40Merc fordor Convertible sedan. (957 +77) were ever built.
We went to Jessies junkyard in CrossKeys,...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2024, 04:15 PM
|
Replies: 14
Views: 792
Re: Brake pedal travels too far
I used to be surprised after finding an old part under a workbench or a flea market pile, cleaning it up and finding it did not function. Seemed to me after rusting and dusting for many years, it...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2024, 09:02 AM
|
Replies: 25
Views: 1,884
Re: 1947 Super Deluxe V8 engine ground strap?
I my mind you can't have enough grounds!!!
Block to frame
Frame to body
lights t frame
starter to block
Gen mount face super clean/gen to block
Cross members on frame to side frame
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2024, 07:20 PM
|
Replies: 11
Views: 1,033
Re: Looking for my next project.
If you are building a fine point car, very early AR parts are hard to come, by as are late '31 changes. Later model A's have less wood in their bodies. 30/31 have several improvements of the 28/29...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 08:14 PM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 1,905
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2024, 04:41 AM
|
Replies: 14
Views: 1,399
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2024, 05:44 PM
|
Replies: 8
Views: 595
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2023, 06:50 PM
|
Replies: 30
Views: 3,049
Re: Hershey Stats
Hershey is a wonderful experience for all. All of us can help by promoting the show, bringing friends to the event and writing about the great experiences for everyone. Did I mention the flea...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2023, 09:43 PM
|
Replies: 17
Views: 1,394
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2023, 07:32 PM
|
Replies: 32
Views: 3,342
Re: 39 truck cowl vent lever help needed
My 39 Pickup had an aftermarket heater installed. Some fellow went nutso over it as he had never seen such a small version of a known model. The cowl handle just missed the round heater.
Clem Clement
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2023, 09:04 PM
|
Replies: 20
Views: 2,667
Re: Model "A" Reliability
Bob,
Good hearing from you. Smokey went to another club member. Son got the 40 Merc 4dor convert and a neighbor got the '39 ford pickup. I miss them all. We have moved into Ashby Ponds Senior...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2023, 08:37 PM
|
Replies: 73
Views: 7,141
Re: 2023 Hershey
We have the train show at York coming up week after next. Hope to see some car guys there.
The world is changing. Folks are not interested in old car parts and the study thereof. Same for trains....
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2023, 10:07 PM
|
Replies: 23
Views: 4,377
Re: Putting a drain plug in a gas tank?
N2 might be ok. I have used a goo to seal the tank.
Here is what not to do: I bought a 54 Merc that had a gas leak. Turned out the former owner has stuffed a bath towel in over the tank to reduce...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2023, 06:12 PM
|
Replies: 0
Views: 385
Sway bar 39 Ford Peecup
Years ago, Kube and I talked about a sway bar for my former '39 (Chris Elenbaum, a neighbor and liken to a bro) now keeps him (New tares and no trashy womens'.) Kule mentioned a store in California...
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-20-2023, 08:04 PM
|
Replies: 2
Views: 820
Re: generator paint 40 Merc.
Thanks Kube. The guy who did my 40Merc ran to this at some show.
Hope youre doiing OK. My son Joe now has My 40 Merc. We are in a asyby Ponds senior loving Loving it.
30 A gone as is my 30 PecuP....
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2023, 03:22 PM
|
Replies: 2
Views: 820
generator paint 40 Merc.
I just learned that the previois owner of my 40 Merc has judging trouble because his generaotr was not gloss black or Semi gloss or flat black for a
few mmonths during productioin, which ever. ...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2022, 08:04 PM
|
Replies: 20
Views: 3,117
Driver space
Does the '31 deluxe coupe give the most driver room? I'm getting stiff and roundy??
|
Forum: Early V8
11-27-2022, 09:11 PM
|
Replies: 0
Views: 546
green book
Ford green-covered parts book in usable condition
|
Forum: Model-A
11-02-2022, 08:22 PM
|
Replies: 0
Views: 628
Model A engine on stand #*7867627*
stored in dry garage. No sign of nonstandard pistons. Shims checked. Light rust on cylinder walls. Clean on the outside and inside. Engine stand included. Chain lift available for loading engine in...
|