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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 07:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 848
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: Best riding A?

Thank you, Y-Blockhead , for the repeat of my shocking reply. Nice assist.
.Russ
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-24-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 848
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: Best riding A?

Hi,
I've got some suggestions on shocks,but gotten my replies screwed up and would like you to please look at my posted reply under Larry's "Speedster windshield" thread. In the meantime, I'll...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-24-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 430
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: speedster windshield

Hi Larry,
Easy answer: Moss Motors.com. Not the old Ford Moss, but English car parts.Search for 'racing screen, Brooklands type'. $199.95. fast service. I've used them since the 1960's.The...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-10-2024, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 452
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: Beam from front to back

Reggiedog,
Check out David Gillespie's videos on U-Tube, Model A Ford series; top wood side wood, headers, how to fit , finish, PADDING BETWEEN WOOD AND BODY METAL, finishes,fasteners, and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-15-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,176
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: Blocking manifold heater tube

I also was faced with this absolutely awful, horrible, dilemma. I looked around for something more aesthetically pleasing and found a 2" dia flat medication can with a slip off cap. When closed, the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-12-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,955
Posted By RDVAARK
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-02-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,032
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: Ford Model AA Duel Rear Axles

I'm hazy on the titles of the threads and dates they appeared, but this board has had numerous threads with pictures of GAZ trucks with dual rear axles. Not all had the same setup as far as live and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-19-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,588
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: pinstripe line

Not yet that I know of, but I've heard that you can have your prostate removed by a robot now.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-10-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,084
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: Cluster bearing solution?

Ryan, Good luck. About 50 posts that detail this saga date 12/22/22, for your reading pleasure. I believe I approached your boss, and he gave me a lot of valuable info. The pricing was a real...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-07-2023, 03:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 436
Posted By RDVAARK
Top wood kits,alternatives

I found some interesting stuff on you tube. Search, on you tube, not Google ' One Who Collects, top wood kits' He bought one for a 29 tudor, wasn't satisfied. Read what he did, how he was able to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-03-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,185
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: 12 conversion

As posted above, 6 v batteries are harder to find, more expensive, poorer quality, shorter lived, worrisome for some to jump start, etc. in my opinion, at this time, and in my place. Your Mileage May...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-28-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,530
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: Oil Extractor

Many older marine and stationary engines had a dipstick tube that went all the way to the bottom of the oil pan. Simply attach the suction source to the top of the tube.Really old really, grungy...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-22-2023, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 840
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: AA Platform Skid strips

Hello Sarge, The bed I Had on my AA was eight feet overall, not original Ford, but the actual wood planks were set on a crossways ledge so they were flush with surface, and there was a flat area...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-05-2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,525
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: value of magazines

The local library has a cart with their discarded books on it. Sometimes people add their own discards- no one seems to mind. Next to it is a crate for discarded magazines. People add their own....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-03-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 607
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: Anyone have a rivet buck/waffle tool I can borrow?

I have used a framing claw hammer with a waffled head,kind of coarse and clumsy. A better waffle pattern ,I use and like more can be found on removable vise jaws, sometimes hardened (HF). Advantage...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-02-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,207
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: Magneto Drive?

2 Oct,2023. Now I see the light-a new issue of SOSS is out With many of my questions answered. Thanks, guys. To quote someone, "I know the voices in my aren't real, but sometimes they have some good...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-02-2023, 08:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,207
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: Magneto Drive?

Bruce,
I wonder what I was thinking, of course Secrets of Speed Society's magazine would have the answer! Which issue had mag drives? I 'shared' my back issues temporarily, and in my newest, Vol...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-02-2023, 08:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,207
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: Magneto Drive?

Thank you Dodge,
You have answered my question absolutely perfectly. You even named parts so I could recognize them! I knew someone on F.B. must have done this.
Of all the mags I have, the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-01-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,207
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: Magneto Drive?

The governor doesn't matter in this case, take it off. What is important is the shaft driving it at 1:1 crank speed- if the little crank gear turns the big engine timing cam gear at 1:4, the cam...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-01-2023, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,207
Posted By RDVAARK
Magneto Drive?

At the first day of the two day Hollandia Car Show/Fall Festival at Hollandia Nurseries, a large crew of experts and advisers was able to start a Gordon Smith Model A Compressor for the first time in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-05-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 722
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: Bird seed inside the radiator

Put no more than one mouse in the radiator and put cap on. In a short time,it will eat all the seeds. If you put two mice in, they may be breed, and compound the problem. Put an odd number of mice...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-18-2023, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: 1928-34 AA or BB king pins wanted

32Dump,
Good Morning. I have a NOS Ford script set of 29-34 and V-8,(2) kingpins, (4)bushings, (2) U.S. Timken thrust ball bearings,felt and flat washers, all in a flattened, but legible...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-10-2023, 03:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,122
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: Ammonia instead of carb cleaner?

I've really liked the results i get with "Secret AArdvark Hot Sauce".
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-28-2023, 08:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,955
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: Drumming up my frustration....

This has been covered before. Someone named this "the two hammer trick".I use two small sledges, or large ball peens or framing hammers. Loosen the axle nut, but leave it securely on the axle so...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-16-2023, 09:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,765
Posted By RDVAARK
Re: Info about vintage A racecars wanted

Hello Wilhelm,
Here are two websites that could be helpful to you.
WWW.secretsofspeed.com
I recently got a gift subscription from a wonderful friend, himself an old time hotrodder and presently...
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