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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-24-2016, 08:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,541
Posted By Scott Owens
30 AA coming together

Set the cab today. Hood and doors are next, then the interior, then drive the tires off of it. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-15-2016, 08:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,244
Posted By Scott Owens
Re: Elbow grease, sheet metal work, and paint

Thanks. I got into the gas tank welting with the buffer. Did not take but a second to take the paint off of it. Touched it up though and barely noticeable. Just when you think you are done........
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-15-2016, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,244
Posted By Scott Owens
Elbow grease, sheet metal work, and paint

This 30 AA body was covered in Kool Seal and red paint. The rust out areas required replacement. The body was so rusted I was afraid to sandblast. $1500+ was not in the budget for a better...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-12-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,558
Posted By Scott Owens
30 AA progress

Enjoying the time and laughs with my Dad, but sand, sand, sand. I don't have a paint booth, and the humidity in North Alabama is about 101%. My clear coat clouded up. Sanding for second coat of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-09-2016, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,466
Posted By Scott Owens
Re: Original vs homemade wood 30 AA

I thought so too. The rear header was in too poor condition to tell about it's wood type.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-09-2016, 07:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,466
Posted By Scott Owens
Re: Original vs homemade wood 30 AA

I used poplar. It's what I had left over from the bed construction.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-09-2016, 07:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,466
Posted By Scott Owens
Re: Original vs homemade wood 30 AA

It wasn't. But I only had the one.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-06-2016, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,466
Posted By Scott Owens
Original vs homemade wood 30 AA

Rear header is complete and reproduced the missing wood over curved roof panel. Had one original for pattern. Not too bad!! Buying the front header....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-01-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,711
Posted By Scott Owens
Re: Is there a thicker radiator for an AA?

Tom, as long as it fits and matches up, I am interested.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-01-2016, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,711
Posted By Scott Owens
Is there a thicker radiator for an AA?

I have installed the radiator shell on the AA. It had a steel, painted commercial shell when I got it, put very pitted. I didn't notice a gap between the front of the shell and the radiator. I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-23-2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,964
Posted By Scott Owens
Re: Pleasure of seeing results on a AA project

I assure you, not a spot on this fender a magnet wouldn't jump to.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-23-2016, 07:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,964
Posted By Scott Owens
Pleasure of seeing results on a AA project

Going from this.....to this.....is worth the sore arms from hand rubbing and buffing!...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-18-2016, 06:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,175
Posted By Scott Owens
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-15-2016, 06:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,175
Posted By Scott Owens
30 AA Truck Gas Tank Filler Strip

What is the piece called that resembles a dash panel, only screws to the pillar posts on the outside just above the gas tank? Is it reproduced?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-12-2016, 05:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,550
Posted By Scott Owens
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-11-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,550
Posted By Scott Owens
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-11-2016, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,613
Posted By Scott Owens
Re: What color is this???

Of course, it is hard to use the chips in the Paint and Finish Guide with the chips on a white background. Blue Rock Green looked the closest.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-11-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,613
Posted By Scott Owens
What color is this???

I am beginning to disassemble the cab on the 30 AA. The cab had been painted in the past with what looks like Cool Seal. Bad shape. However, I pulled the dash panel and found what looks like...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-10-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,008
Posted By Scott Owens
Dad's maiden ride in the 30 AA

Pop's maiden voyage in his almost complete 30 AA Ford Truck today. This 67 year old man was like a kid in a candy shop. From helping me with math homework as a kid, spending hours playing tic-tac-toe...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-10-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,052
Posted By Scott Owens
Re: First run of the engine in the 30 AA today

It is. I would much rather hear one at idle with the spark retarded. I like the sound.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-10-2016, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,052
Posted By Scott Owens
Re: First run of the engine in the 30 AA today

Yeah, he is one of those wrong handed people.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-09-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,052
Posted By Scott Owens
First run of the engine in the 30 AA today

Running the engine while my Dad puts the finishing touches on his poplar stakebed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFlWWuu8CHg
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,528
Posted By Scott Owens
Re: Spark help

I haven't tried that. Are you thinking a bad coil?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2016, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,528
Posted By Scott Owens
Spark help

I wired up a test setup for my new engine. Ignition wire from dist to one side of the coil. A jumper wire with alligator clips from the other coil side to the - on battery. Jumper wire is serving...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-06-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,936
Posted By Scott Owens
Re: Distributor smoking

That explains it. It's been a few years since I wired up to test an engine. Thank you for your help!!!
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