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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-22-2018, 04:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,296
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: Engine swap at factory?

Tried that 3 times now. clicked "upload" and nothing happens.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-22-2018, 02:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,296
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: Engine swap at factory?

Tried twice. Can't upload photos.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-22-2018, 01:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,296
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: Engine swap at factory?

This is the "Container Vicky" found abandoned in a container on the New York / New Jersey docks after 911. From it's condition, I seriously doubt a previous owner looked for a near-matching number.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-22-2018, 01:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,296
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: Engine swap at factory?

Thanks, Brent
That's an answer I had not thought about. It's still quite a coincidence.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-22-2018, 01:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,296
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: Engine swap at factory?

I did not think to do that 8 years ago, but did not easily see any other markings. I only checked the engine # at first and found it to be a '31 and therefore probably correct. It wasn't till after...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-22-2018, 12:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,296
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: Engine swap at factory?

It does not bother me to drive an "illegitimate" car. I just thought it is VERY coincidental that the two numbers are only two manufacturing days apart.
I also thought it would make for good...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-22-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,296
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Engine swap at factory?

My '31 Victoria has a different engine number than the frame number. While this is not unusual, the numbers are only 11,956 apart.
The frame number is 4301547, and the engine is 4313503.
The info....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-18-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,464
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: Painting cowl / gas tank

Although not "correct" as per the Judging Standards, I think the welting looks better in it's natural black. Also, the tank is easier pin striped on the bench.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-29-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 64,648
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-29-2017, 02:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,868
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2017, 01:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,158
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2017, 10:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,158
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: Congratulations JOOP Finding Wayne Carini's Car

Can someone please explain both the distributor and head modifications. I'v never seen 'em before.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-11-2017, 08:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,126
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Classic Car Insurance

I currently have my three classic cars with J.C. Taylor. I've been with them for years with no problems (no claims either).
In obtaining an umbrella policy from the company that insures my daily...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-20-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 74,707
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: what other old cars are in your garage?

'63 Ford Falcon Ranchero. With 260 V8 & 4spd.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-10-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,512
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: Battery Tenders?

Which way? 24/7 or intermittent?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-10-2016, 12:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,512
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Battery Tenders?

Should battery tenders be connected 24/7, or every other week or so?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-10-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,237
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: victoria colors

PPG has two different colors "Brewster Green" and "Brewster Green Medium".
I think the "Brewster Green" is more like Kewanee (sp?) or Elkpoint Green ( whichever is the dark one).
I used "Brewster...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-07-2016, 01:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,237
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: victoria colors

Don't make the same mistake I did.
When I painted mine (the leatherback on a dolly in Brick's post) I "forgot" to paint the reveals at the windows, lower body color.
"Head up and locked".
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-04-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,359
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: Truck restoration manual?

I agree. A waste of money.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-14-2016, 11:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,428
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: Pickup rear bumper brackets

Modified bracket sketch attached.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-13-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,787
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: Locked-up rear end

I had a problem with the same symptom in a '30 CCPU I once owned. The bearing in the torque tube (near the U joint) came apart and the rollers jammed between the drive shaft and the inside of the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-11-2016, 12:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,660
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
A's, B's & C's

Model A's, bluebonnets and longhorns (cows)....No place but the Texas Hill Country.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,893
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: Side curtains for 31 deluxe roadster

I made my own. A friend let me make patterns from his car. I purchased clear plastic for convertible rear windows, Had it edged by local upholstery shop. ALOT BETTER visibility when installed.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,144
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: Lowering rear of RPU

I highly recommend wrapping the spring with a heavy chain, when loosening the center bolt.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-18-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,225
Posted By Tom from Drippin'
Re: ? vicki soft top..........

"Leatherback" or "steelback"?
If "leatherback", see Service Bulletins.
If "steelback", see marco's barnyard site.
I used either galvanized or zinc coated tacks. Length varies with total depth to...
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