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Well originally...i wanted to learn more bout the stock engine and rebuilding it/hopping it up (which i couldnt find anything about it on here)...
Ya, alot of people have been telling me your better off buying a restored one vs redoing one. But if i can get a complete body with fenders for a...
I wouldnt mind just rebuilding the engine to all original...but would there be anything to upgrade on it? i dont know if the distributor is manual...
OOOOH, ya i remember seeing yours....its gorgeous looking coupe, just not quite in my price range. Ya, i've been doing alot of research...but...
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So....im thinking about buying one of these, problem is i cant really find any threads on here to help teach me about them. I am more familiar...
ya...its just been a hassle its been over 2 months since i turn all the complete paper work in (which also sucks becuase the first time i called...
anyone?
im main curious because im really hurting for money right now, and it would help me if i sold the car...but its not worth much without a title.
So i spent about 2 months filling out paper work and waiting for a new vin number to come in from the state...after all my paper work was complete...
Well, i already live in town...so i wont be going on the highway to often but once in awhile. less then 20 miles a day. and yes, there is alot of...
so, i dont know how this thread works....but i asked this question and someone told me to post on the "banger thread" to get more answers so here...
well, i live in town....traffic varies from 25-45-55mph theres really no need for me to go on the freeways.
So, i have a Model A thats all original (i want to use the original engine during this build)with the exception of hydraulic brakes. my question...
I know the difference, i just never compared the two to know wheather it will work or not thanks guys.
So model a hubs just have a larger surface diameter?
I have 1942-48 ford rear backing plates. and i have 1931 ford rear hubs I plan on adapting them onto a model A rear end. my question is can i use...
im trying to restore an old f2 ford pick up truck 1949...the original e brake was on the drive and tranny....but the car now has a chevy 265 and a...
thanks guys.
im trying to build a traditional 40's hot rod....and is curious of what 40's cars had the master cylinder mounted to the firewall...so i can buy...
ya, after doing a lil more research....i found out that you dont have to grind them down. So, i just have to buy the adaptor kit, and...
thanks, are the bearing choices the same between f1 (1948-1952) and f1 (1953-1956) and someone previously stated that grinding is required off of...
thanks guys. im aware that most people change to the earlier spindles. but since my axle is droped 4 inches....i dont want to deal with heating...
thank you....im looking forward to the pics. also, did you have to use different bearings...or did the stock f100 bearings fit the spindles?
i know that the 1949-48 car brakes will work with model a spindles if you buy the adaptor kit that speedway motors sells. my question is, has...
green paint...not that the color makes a difference. I just know that i read a few stories here on the hamb about certain odds and ends making a...
I have a all original Model A (with the exception of hydraulic brakes) when i was working on the rebuilding the brake drums and backing plates......
I know its a stupid question. But i would want to know before i buy some things...i plan on doing some modifications to my Banjo rear.
Wondering if anyone has the parts lying around that could clarify for me. I want to put f1 rear brakes onto my Model a banjo rearend. I know,...
I am actual dont have a Model A right now...I plan on building a Model A around the brakes and suspension im building now. I do plan on having a...
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