Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-29-2010, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 110
Views: 30,230
Re: What made you a "Ford" guy?
My dad was a Chevy guy, his first car was a 1960 Corvette that he purchased in 1963. He sold the Vette months later when he was drafted. We had a Black 58 Bel Air and an Olds when I was very young...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2010, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,356
Re: What happened
You may be circulating rust and debris that have come loose from water passages as you drive. The flush may have loosened some/all the rust at the bottom of the block that was stuck for years. These...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-28-2010, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,937
Re: dashboard color 1957 wagon
Just hit your local automotive paint dealer and ask to see the paint chip book for the year and manufacturer of your car. They should have interior colors as well as exterior colors. I generally...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-27-2010, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,320
Hot August Nights
Anyone from the barn going to Hot August Nights? I'll be heading up on Wednesday morning. I'll be driving the 64 and towing our tenttrailer as usual; I think getting there is half the fun.
Hope...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
07-27-2010, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,286
Re: Help timing a 460.
Also check and make sure that the balancer has not slipped on the rubber. Bring number one to TDC and make sure the balancer is also at TDC. When the rubber is old and cracked the outer ring with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2010, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,512
Re: Can't seem to find the problem
I'm gonna go a different direction on this one. Have you checked for a restriction in the fuel at the tank? Rust and garbage can build up at the outlet and still allow enough fuel though to run but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2010, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 7,436
Re: Say a prayer
I'll be looking forward to hearing about your speedy recovery!
Best wishes to you!
Joe
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
07-06-2010, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,535
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2010, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,068
Re: Ready to buy tires are Firestone the best?
I bought a cheap set of National blackwalls for our RPU. They were about 400.00 delivered with tubes. They look fine but are probably not correct; though I dont know and am not concerned for my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2010, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,945
Re: Question for Original Unrestored car owners
I would leave it as is replacing items that fail. These days in a sea of restored A's one that displays the years of being driven and used as a primary vehicle is just awesome. I would also leave...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2010, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 18,009
Don't froget Elgin Cams
Many people overlook "Dima" Elgin. He studied under Winfield and has many of Winfield's Blanks so if your looking to have a cam ground stock or otherwise he would be a good resource also. He's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2010, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 134
Views: 24,979
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2010, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,396
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
06-09-2010, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 301
Views: 172,777
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2010, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 180
Views: 43,679
Re: What drove you towards the Model A hobby?
My story is really not mine. While I had always loved anything with wheels and or an engine I had a particular sweet spot for Hot Rods; still do. I love all types of cars and desire to own many types...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-02-2010, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 15,124
Re: 66 mustang coupe project what is it worth?
Unfortunately it’s probably not worth much as a whole. Since it’s apart you would do better to part it out. You did not say if anything was rebuilt or at what stage the project was so I'm assuming...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2010, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,372
Re: welded balls..
I believe that that the warning was about failing factory welds in replacement parts not properly "home" welded pieces. In the recent thread on that topic the failed weld was found not to have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2010, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 9,261
Re: Who came form where?
I came from the old Ford barn. I was only on it a short time before the change but I can say that I was always impressed with the willingness of the “Fordbarners” to help out a newbie. There was a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2010, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,028
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2010, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,028
Re: What are these worth?
I've never heard of a these.
Please explain what the differences are between these "eyebrow Fenders" and a standard fender. What would they have come on?
Thanks in advance,
Joe :)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2010, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 788
Views: 383,070
Re: Post a picture of your car...
Here is my junk.
The 1964 Galaxie is my baby. The pic is from Hot August Nights 2007 but I go every year.
The Truck is a 1928 that we've owned for almost 10 years but just sat in the garage...
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