Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 187
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2021, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 657
looking for a ride
you never know, it is worth a try. looking for a ride from the Seattle area to West Virginia one wooden box of Model A parts. 46"L X 42"W X 24"H around 240 pounds. for a decent price.
thanks John...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2021, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 187
48 woody question
I have been doing the body And paint work on a good friend 1948 Ford woody. he had took the car apart. the wood is finished the top material is installed, the drip rails are painted, now it is time...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2021, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 997
Re: Water pump "studs"
we went on one tour 3800 miles and all four of us had spare parts. out in the middle of nowhere one broke a clutch arm and thank god one of us had one. you never know what part you are going to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2021, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 997
Re: Water pump "studs"
I was that member Chuck talked about. I changed the pump out in around ten minutes in the pouring rain. also a few tours before that one of our member lost a fan blade. he was lucky that it missed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2021, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 675
Re: Model A Shock
that is a 32 shock, it is to tall to put on a Model A. people do put them on Model A`s but most of the time it bends the brake rods.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2021, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 972
Re: Oil Leak Troubleshooting
I`m with Chris on the return pipe, But you almost always need to find the oil leak before you start taking parts off. if it was me, I would clean the area up. run the engine for awhile than run your...
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Forum: Model-A
02-17-2021, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 143
wanted roadster pick up wiper
need working TR-01B 30-31 roadster wiper motor. or later replacement. have nice working TR-01C replacement. to trade or buy.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2021, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 171
Re: Rubber windshield gasket
the track that you are talking about is a retainer. it is supposed to hold the seal in place by pinching the seal. as long as the retainer is in good shape. remove the windshield frame in all, lay it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2021, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 713
Re: Head Gasket Leak - Show & Tell
almost all the Model A people around here that i know have sworn off those gaskets. to much trouble with them, I have been using "Best head gaskets" and so far have not lost one. some people say not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2021, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,119
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2021, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,119
penrite lube
does anyone in the US sell Penrite steering box lube?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2021, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 385
Re: correct fastners for 31 slant window
I think he is talking slant window 4 door. if so. the rear valence uses 1/4 20 oval head same as the dash rail screws. and they are painted. the rear door check straps uses a bar and two 10/32 oval...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2021, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 955
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2021, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 631
Re: Ignition cylinder removal
there is three mounting screw holes for the screws that holds the pop out in the dash panel. in one of them holes it has a spring loaded release that you can get to when the pop out is in the out...
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Forum: Model-A
01-11-2021, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 136
Victoria dome light with switch and cover
correct original Victoria or slant window dome light with original switch cover and replacement switch the switch is missing one of the little screws. as you can see in the picture most of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2021, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,045
Re: 68C and A400
thanks guys you answered my question. these parts are only on the 68C and A400 here is a couple pictures. they are not on the 68A or B. I will be taking some to my plater
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2021, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 405
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2021, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,045
Re: 68C and A400
the last ones i has were made of stainless. very costly, but very nice. the water type plating is really pretty nice. them parts are really not exposed to the elements most of the time. and being...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2021, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,045
68C and A400
Happy New year. a friend of mine had some top header panel extensions that go on the top irons to seal. he had them cast in bronze, he made up some extra sets. now it is time to have them plated. we...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2021, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 911
Re: Coupe fender value
Brent you are right on the money on this. real nice original fenders are getting hard to come by.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2020, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,049
Re: Question About 1930-31 Running Board Trim
the new reproduction outside trim is NOT fully bent on the bottom edge. you bend your trim on the running boards open on the bottom to remove. when installing the new trim you have bend it over the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2020, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,049
Re: Question About 1930-31 Running Board Trim
the 30 has 4 pieces on ea, side. the 31 only has the one on the outside. if you are only replacing the out side trim. the 31 will do you just fine. most reproductions out there do not fit very well....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2020, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 881
Re: Pop out, original to what year??
Vern depending on the length of the cable that pop out can be used in Model A`s with the oval speedo. 28-29 had a shorter cable than the early to mid 30
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2020, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 736
Re: Shock Fluid Replenishment
the V8 shocks used a different filler plug. I`m with Bill on this, I have rebuilt well over 100 of them and i`m setting on over 200 model A Houde, shocks right now. i have never seen any different...
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