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06-11-2015, 06:36 PM | #1 |
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New Doodlebug Owner
Hi guys! I'm a proud new owner of what I believe is Model AA based doodlebug. When growing up in the late 60's, my dad found and we rebuilt a 1929 Model A based doodlebug, we rebuilt the engine, had many new or rebuilt pieces and painted it black with red trim. The 29 grille shell was trashed so dad found a shiny 31 shell and then built a small hood. It had the Model A 3 spd backed by what I think was a Chevy truck 4 spd and it must of had an AA rear end because it had dual bud rear wheels. It also had 37 Ford style front wheels and caps on a spring-less swing axle. This is the vehicle I learned to drive on. Alas, not one photo found so far.
As an adult I've often thought about this little tractor and looked at many photos on the net and hoped to one day find it. An ad recently caught my eye on CL because this doodlebug had the same style front hub caps and was the first time I'd seen a doodlebug with these wheels and caps since I started looking. Could this be the one? Two days later we drug it home from about 300 miles North and it is now residing in its owns safe and dry corner of my shop carport; http://lastchancegarage.smugmug.com/...B3dpN&lb=1&s=A One question I have, is regarding the PTO and pump setup that wa son it. I pulled it off as I do not think I have a use for it, but not even sure what it is or what its for. The PTO is a 6 bolt and the PTO Driven Water Pump has the words The Deming Co. Salem Ohio cast into it along with these casting numbers; AA2880 Mount, AA2966 Pump Body and BB2871 Pump End Cap. http://lastchancegarage.smugmug.com/...Z75C5&lb=1&s=A http://lastchancegarage.smugmug.com/...Ndj5z&lb=1&s=A http://lastchancegarage.smugmug.com/...Kk5mj&lb=1&s=A I hope the picture links worked, if not I can get educated on a better method of posting pictures here. I'm hoping that some of you will have knowledge of this pump and what it may have been used for. Thanks! Last edited by Liberty Garage; 06-11-2015 at 11:06 PM. |
06-12-2015, 12:49 AM | #2 |
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Best of luck of with it.
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06-13-2015, 06:45 PM | #3 |
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Looks like you have a mouse house in the last picture. I hope the resident has moved on. Sorry I can't help with your questions. I'm still in the AA-101 class. It may take me years to graduate.
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08-24-2015, 11:46 AM | #4 |
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I too am in AA-101, it's pretty interesting! I can't help but think someone out there knows what these pumps were used for? It seems by all the AA and BB markings on the pumps and bracketry that this was a Ford approved accessory. Thanks for responding!
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08-23-2015, 09:16 PM | #5 |
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Kroil, it's a miracle! As the first big step to getting this rust pile up and running again, I've been trying to get the transmission shift tower off. Slowly wedging in putty knives, soaking with PB Blaster, then gradually driving in thicker implements until I could spray penetrant directly onto the shift forks and gears, but not any major progress until switching to Kroil.
https://lastchancegarage.smugmug.com...IMG_1588-M.jpg After about a week of squirting Kroil into the transmission, I finally felt the tower start to move. https://lastchancegarage.smugmug.com...IMG_1587-M.jpg Anyway, pretty happy to make a little progress. PS, can anyone tell me how to properly post pictures here? |
08-23-2015, 09:58 PM | #6 |
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go advanced scroll down to and click on manage attachments Click on "choose file" in the new window, find your picture files and open them Then click "upload" They should post along with your comments....
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08-24-2015, 11:20 PM | #7 |
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Thanks to all of you!
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10-24-2015, 03:34 PM | #8 |
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Gathering parts;
Recently did some work on a Honda quad as barter for a much better cowl than the one on the doodlebug, I thought it was 30-31 but then had an encounter with an older gentleman selling parts on CL who said it was actually a late 29 cowl. He said you could tell it was a late '29 because it still had the screw on style gas cap and because it uses the older style dash gauge panel. This fellow also sold me several other pieces to go along with the cowl and a radiator I got off of Ebay. As of now, parts include the cowl, radiator, grille shell, transmission and bellhousing, dashboard and gauges, and a motor that will be picked up in 2 weeks. Planning to gather parts and pieces all winter and then next summer begin the tear down and rebuild of this old machine. Here are pics of Fred with his doodlebug as well as his very original '29, and my "new" parts & pieces; |
10-25-2015, 08:51 AM | #9 |
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The Dog wants to know, "IS IT THE SAME DOODLEBUG"?
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My brother says yes, I say no. It has some striking similarities but a few tiny clues that tell me it is a different tractor. Coincidentally my brother says he's found another doodlebug near Spokane that is intriguingly familiar. Stay tuned for updates on the build and any new discoveries. |
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11-03-2015, 12:25 AM | #11 |
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Headed back to see Fred this Saturday, will be picking up an engine and he agreed to sell a pair of AA bud wheels. Will post more pics after the weekend.
Bill W; we may never know for sure, the memories of a 14 year old and his brother are pretty vague, I clearly remember the front wheels and hub caps, my brother remembers the steering, rear brakes & linkage. The items that are significantly different, mainly transmissions, could have been changed in the last 45 years. Will we ever know? Maybe it doesn't matter. I'm loving the project and enjoying the process and so is my brother. |
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08-24-2015, 05:51 PM | #13 |
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Attempting to add pictures properly, here goes;
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08-24-2015, 06:11 PM | #14 |
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Check out the AA Forums and the AA Ford truck page. If it has the letters AA in it they will be able to answer your questions.
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I am curious, what did you have to pay for it ? Wayne
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01-18-2018, 10:20 AM | #17 |
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At long last enough other projects are caught up and I am a year or so into semi-retirement, no more excuses, the doodlebug has become the number 1 project.
Started working on the engine a couple weeks ago, first pulling the clutch and discovering that it must have been replaced just before they stopped driving it, the disc still clearly read "flywheel side", the pressure plate was very clean and the flywheel remarkably smooth. I had been thinking a new clutch but am just going to replace the disc and bearings. Pulled the head and side valve cover and the cylinders were straight and smooth, the pistons are stamped ".020" and are snug in the bores, no ridge at all and the valves all looked really good, some looked fairly new. Rolling the engine over, I did discover a couple sticky valves, especially the number 3 intake valve. On the subject of valves, two of the intake valves are stamped "exh", which makes me wonder how an exhaust valve ended up in an intake hole? Used a valve spring compressor, took all valves loose so could examine and then lap them in, the valve seats and faces looked excellent, hand lapped them and also took care of the valves that were hanging up with a good cleaning of the stem and working penetrant into the stem and guide. As I lapped each pair of valves and then reset the spring and retainer, I took the opportunity to check clearances. All valves were between .015 to .019, except the #4 exhaust, which was a bit snug at .007. I could have pulled the valve by knocking out the guide, but then how was I going to cut it and keep it straight? Decided to leave the valve in place, cover the lifter and surrounding area with thick rags, laid a small fine metal file on top of the protected lifter and then used the lapping stick tot rotate the stem end on the file. It took a while but when the clearance was at .011 I decided that was "good enough" and also feeling the end of the stem sill felt nice and smooth. I was afraid to go to far, as not sure how deep the hard surface goes. Also pulled the pan and other than a coat of congealed oil, everything looks really good and you can see the rods have been off, probably rebabitted at least once (if not twice) as the rods and caps have two sets of rebuilder marks identifying which cylinder they go to. Camshaft looks good, timing gears look great, no wear, all teeth look perfect. Pulled oil pump apart and am giving it a thorough cleaning and also squirting penetrant down oil passages and using compressed air to push any old oil or goo out. Oil pump appears to be the latest version of the A style and gears and cover in good shape. Other bits; bought a carb and distributor off ebay, a Tillotson and an old Mallory. Will kit the carb and so far the Mallory looks really good except the rotor which is cracked. We are planning to coat the rotor with liquid rubber just to hopefully hold together for an initial start and maybe later we can find a better rotor on ebay or? At this point will start putting the motor back together as my brother is coming over from eastern Washington to help set the motor in the tractor next weekend. Here are some pics; |
01-18-2018, 10:22 AM | #18 |
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a few more pics;
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10-24-2015, 05:48 PM | #19 |
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Your new cowl is off a 28/29 fordor sedan.
You can use it as is and replace your existing cowl Or you can take the gas tank out of the fordor cowl and put it on top of your existing cowl. If you want it to look the way it used to look, you'll probably want to do the later. That's a neat story that you were able to find your old family doodlebug. Neil |
10-24-2015, 11:49 PM | #20 |
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You have a 1929 to 1931 model AA 4 speed transmission behind the engine and a 28-29 dual high Ford auxiliary transmission behind it. You have an interesting project. Be careful, it will want a garage mate soon.
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