Go Back   The Ford Barn > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Showing results 1 to 10 of 10
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: DadsRoadster
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-26-2016, 12:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,162
Posted By DadsRoadster
Re: Intro and help needed for 31 Roadster

It's not in the cylinder. I will try to get a picture.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-26-2016, 09:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,162
Posted By DadsRoadster
Re: Intro and help needed for 31 Roadster

Thanks George. The transmission I have on the 60 is tiny--looks like a toy. Not sure of the year. I have read that there is a larger version that was used on trucks that will bolt up as well.
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-26-2016, 06:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,162
Posted By DadsRoadster
Re: Intro and help needed for 31 Roadster

Thanks everyone for the advice and the hospitality. We have decided the Model A engine is the way to go. Going to try to just find a running engine for now and hopefully build one the right way...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-25-2016, 06:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,162
Posted By DadsRoadster
Re: Intro and help needed for 31 Roadster

I really have no idea. You guys know better than me. Supposedly an upgrade over the poured bearings--but the guy may have been full of it. I will report back if I ever tear that motor down.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2016, 11:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,162
Posted By DadsRoadster
Re: Intro and help needed for 31 Roadster

Thanks OCG. I will try to get some pics on here. I am not sure about the condition of the other blocks. I bought the complete Model A engine a couple of years ago. It looked great but looks can be...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2016, 11:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,162
Posted By DadsRoadster
Re: Intro and help needed for 31 Roadster

Thanks for the advice Tom. Hopefully we can find a good Model A engine for the roadster. I will take Brent some pics for sure.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2016, 11:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,162
Posted By DadsRoadster
Re: Intro and help needed for 31 Roadster

Thanks Mike for the advice on the little V8. I have read that a lot of folks do not care for that engine but unfortunately that is what we have. I am going to keep looking for a Model A engine but I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2016, 03:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,162
Posted By DadsRoadster
Re: Intro and help needed for 31 Roadster

We will definitely do that. I'll let you know before we head that way. My name is Greg by the way. Thanks again.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2016, 02:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,162
Posted By DadsRoadster
Re: Intro and help needed for 31 Roadster

Thanks Brent. I really appreciate your advice. You are correct that choosing the engine is a tough choice. Dad would rather use a Model A engine--we were just thinking using the V860 would get us on...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,162
Posted By DadsRoadster
Intro and help needed for 31 Roadster

I am new to the forum and looking for advice to get my dad's 31 Roadster "on the road". He bought the car in 1950 when he was 13 and it has been sitting in his basement since around 1960. It has been...
Showing results 1 to 10 of 10

 
Forum Jump
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:46 PM.