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11-02-2014, 09:49 AM | #1 |
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Hey. I am new to the forum and just wanted to introduce myself. My grandpa has a 1931 pickup that is currently just sitting in his driveway. It will soon be moving over to my place. I already have all of the spare parts and the spare engine. Can't wait to work on it this winter so I can cruise around with it next spring!
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11-02-2014, 09:55 AM | #2 |
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Welcome to a great hobby. I am sure grandpa will enjoy helping you fix the Ol girl. There are also numerous experts on this site !
Most important is get it running safe and get out and drive her ! Wayne |
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11-02-2014, 10:59 PM | #3 |
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Welcome to the site.
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11-02-2014, 11:10 PM | #4 |
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Leave it alone cosmetically...I love the patina!
welcome and have fun!
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Welcome.
Grandpas are really great ...... & many Model A's today transport grandpas. |
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11-02-2014, 11:33 PM | #7 |
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Welcome to the forum, I like the look of your A pickup.
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11-03-2014, 02:57 PM | #8 |
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Welcome
Looks a real nice truck !! Post some more pictures when you can. Lot's of help on this site |
11-03-2014, 03:13 PM | #9 |
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Welcome to Model A's and the Ford Barn...
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11-03-2014, 03:22 PM | #10 |
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Welcome to the Barn...
You will be astounded as to the wealth of info you will find here.. Enjoy..... Roger |
11-03-2014, 03:25 PM | #11 |
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Fantastic. How long has Grandpa had it? Make sure you take Grandpa for a cruise next spring.
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11-03-2014, 03:45 PM | #12 |
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Welcome to the forum and welcome to a great hobby.
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11-03-2014, 05:24 PM | #13 |
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Welcome! As the owner of a 1930 Pickup I can tell you they're a blast to drive!!! Drop me a line if you need any help with anything.
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11-03-2014, 05:30 PM | #14 |
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Welcome! Consider adding a location and signature to folks know a little more about you. I know it's "scary" to do that on the Internet, but you won't have any trouble here. Have fun with your grandpa's pickup!
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From the front, your '31 has a great look ! If the rest is same as front, I'd leave its' outside alone...as it is ! What 'instructions' did Grampa give you with this truck ?
Welcome , and show us MORE pictures to enjoy. Last edited by hardtimes; 11-04-2014 at 04:34 PM. Reason: ..... |
07-09-2015, 07:54 PM | #16 |
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Hello, again! I got the truck shipped out here. Intercity Lines handled the transport.
Coming off the truck: Here it is in the driveway: Once I got a chance to work on it, I found it wasn't getting spark. I traced it down to a bad wire from the terminal box to the cut-out on the generator. I replaced that and got spark, but wasn't getting good fuel. Cleaned out the carburetor and got it to start! I took it for a little drive up the driveway to test it out: https://www.dropbox.com/s/n79ezto8jv...%20pm.mp4?dl=0 It is still running a bit rough right now. The spark plugs had quite a bit of soot on them and one had some oil on it. It was also running a bit lean. I got new plugs and gaskets for the carburetor (the one between the intake manifold and the carburetor was missing for some reason). Hopefully that will smooth it out a bit. Last edited by 31pickup650; 07-09-2015 at 08:21 PM. |
07-09-2015, 08:01 PM | #17 |
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Nice truck!
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07-09-2015, 08:13 PM | #18 |
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It IS nice! Hope you can garage it that will go far in helping to save it.
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07-09-2015, 08:21 PM | #19 |
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Thanks, guys. It lives full time in my garage. My plan is to keep it looking as close to this as possible and keep it in good mechanical order.
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07-09-2015, 09:01 PM | #20 |
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Wow! I'm jealous. Just found a Model T buried in a shipping container. Mostly all there but this looks like you'll be driving it really soon. Good luck
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