Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2022, 12:30 PM
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Views: 447
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2022, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,092
Re: Timing advance
So here's my thoughts, first, I will admit that I am new to Model As and as yet have not had mine on the road enough to do this on my Model A but I have 60 years experience with gas (petrol for some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2022, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,180
Re: what spindles
well, my thoughts (or what you might say lead me to ask the question) Henry had engineers to figure this stuff out and if nothing else where to change then I would just agree that the way it was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2022, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,522
Re: Disc brakes
So what I would need would be a narrowed front axle to allow room for the disc brakes plus the support rings for the wire wheels.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-28-2022, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,180
Re: what spindles
So here's a question for you brainiacs, on stock '40 Lockheed brakes the front wheel cylinders are bigger than the rears. To me this means the rear brakes will start to engage before the fronts (I do...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2022, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,522
Re: Disc brakes
Nomad, that's good information. I have a Randy Gross steering box but don't know anything about what they offer for brakes? Thanks, Don
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2022, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,522
Re: Disc brakes
Same with be Jack. I would like to do this because I like the pedal feel of all discs and also simply Cuz I Want to. Very few things are impossible, especially if you have more dollars than sense. I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2022, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,180
Re: what spindles
Sorry Coopman, same as last time the links themselves didn't make it thru. Thanks, Don
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2022, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,180
Re: what spindles
Again, thank you to everybody for the help. Coopman, I have to conceed that there is a strong possibility that the disc brakes will set the wheels out forward. I do not have any space to give for...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2022, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,180
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2022, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,180
Re: what spindles
I will do my best to respond to everybody's comments and questions. Coopman, I don't see that any pictures actually made it to your post. I have an F 1 or 100 steering box using the conventional...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2022, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,180
Re: what spindles
I know from experience that there is a whole lot more to using the stock A spindles than just using the adapter kit. You have to modify the backing plate significantly to do it and/or butcher things...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2022, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,180
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2022, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,180
Re: what spindles
Also, I know that both round back and square back will work for the juice brakes but is one better than the other? It seems that the aftermarket ones are round back. If anybody cares to look at the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2022, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,180
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2022, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,180
what spindles
I want to buy a pair of early V8 spindles to use install '40 Ford brakes on my Model A. There is a pair for sale on the HAMB that say they are 35-36 spindles. The spindles however are oblong like a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2022, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,522
Re: Disc brakes
I guess I need to point out that I did not ask if I should do it and I didn't ask if I shouldn't do it. I asked if anybody HAD done it (while staying with wire wheels (in my case '35 wire wheels)).
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2022, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,522
Disc brakes
Has anybody figured out how to do disc brakes (front and/or rear) whike staying with wire wheels (I realize that most any set up will require the re enforcing rings).
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2022, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,250
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2022, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,250
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-19-2022, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,250
Re: What Master Cylinder
Also, Coopman, yes, it's an RPU ('28). I believe that I now have the master cylinder situation solidified and plan to use the Cardone.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2022, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,250
Re: What Master Cylinder
Posies offers a front disc brake kit that uses V8 spindles ($350) and 5x5 1/2" rotors etc ($690) Probably still requires the support plate for the wires ($25 each). All in all not a horrible price I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-18-2022, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,250
Re: What Master Cylinder
Mr. Coopman, I hank you for your kind offer. I'm off to work now but will get back to you later this evening. I will take your advice and steer clear of the Corvair stuff but I should mention that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-17-2022, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,250
Re: What Master Cylinder
Over on the HAMB there is a guy selling "A Corvair disc brake set up off of a 34 Ford. For the money he's asking $200 it could be a good deal for me. I'm concerned about what would be required to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-17-2022, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,250
Re: What Master Cylinder
When it's all said and done I will probably not need a remote reservoir but if I do I have a friend who has added them to a regular MC with very good results.
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