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We "did" Route 66 several years ago, from New Mexico to Chicago (backwards?). We'd do it again in a minute. Found friendly folks all along the...
I'll try to post again - I just flunked Model A and HAMB 101! According to Mac's in Lockport NY, the 7-tooth steering box takes 7 3/4 oz of 600...
If you want to get it running, one of the first things to do is correctly rewire the ignition circuit. It looks like the wire to the distributor...
One of the easiest differences to spot between a Briggs and Murray body is that Briggs bodies (yours) door window openings are straight across the...
Several years ago, we were at Oshkosh WI - the EAA museum. The museum in itself is worth the trip, but also available at that time were rides in...
Stock Model T's, Hot Rods, Customs, Rat Rods - They were all meant to be driven and enjoyed! There's room in this hobby for everybody. Remember...
Your Ford truck is correct. Up until mid 1930, Henry used '28-'29 parts on the commercial line. In addition to the quarter turn gas cap on the...
Back in the mid 80's I was working at a local Marathon station part time. We were on a main highway, so we got lots of people asking for...
Been retired for 11 years now, and I highly recommend it. Granted, the $$$ gets a little tight sometimes, so I have a part-time job; around 23...
I finally found the information I was looking for. Compression in a Model A should be (operative word "should") 76 PSI. Source: Tam's Model A...
Welcome from the great midwest - the doorway to everywhere else. You'll find the HAMB a great place for information and advice; you won't regret...
Nice score! Great price! From the looks of the mounting bracket, might it have been for a bicycle or motorcycle? It also appears that the...
I agree with all of the above. Don't take shortcuts thinking you will make it right later. Model A front crossmembers are notorious for cracking...
A small booklet I have (Ford Model A Restoration Manual A-1 from Ford Motor Company, 1955) has the measurements for a Tudor Sedan. They are:...
You are all braver than I am. I made my son wait until he was 14 before I let him drive by himself (at least that I know of...) His first full...
I too like the looks of the 28-29 Model A's with the coupe pillar. One of the reasons you see more 30-31's is that the doors are a little wider...
I just went out to the garage to measure what you need on my '31 Standard Phaeton. I believe 30-31 Phaeton/Roadster doors are interchangable....
Death is something that's going to happen to all of us. Would it be that we all could leave as many good memories as your friend and that we all...
AMEN! You are one fine Dad dude to do what you did. Congratulations to your daughter on her upcoming marriage and also for having you as a dad....
WOW! Did he marry the right girl or what? I'd stay away from the porn - the room should be a place where he wouldn't be ashamed to take anybody....
Welcome from O-H---I-O. You'll not regret becoming a HAMB member. Great people and good advice.
Surely there have been days when the bear gets you, but this was your day to get the bear! IF you do take your ex out to dinner, be sure to let...
The AR designation on a Model A means it is an early (Late 1927 - very early 1928) production model. There are many subtle differences between...
Early Model A's were equipped with electric wipers (on the driver's side only). Later ones - perhaps mid-1930 on ran vacuum wipers. The vacuum...
Another welcome from the Buckeye State (OH-IO!). I'm into Model A's myself, but my son is knee deep into flatheads. Real motors don't have valve...
It looks like a pair of accessory wings that would fit between a motormeter and the radiator cap. For instance, on a Model A or a Model T (or any...
May I add my congratulations to the proud parents! He's a handsome little hamber. If you can, bring your pride and joy home in your other pride...
Most likely it's all coming off the same press. It would all boil down to the vendor's markup. I would trust either vendor.
The local NAPA store in Mansfield Ohio will do their durndest to help you out. They guys are knowledgable and will look things up in their books....
I agree with Chris (post # 5). If everything goes right, you can have the engine and transmission out in about an hour - more or less. Remove...
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