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Hello, I have been a member here for years but haven’t been on the forums lately. I recently picked up a Model A and I am in the process of a Hot...
Wheels and tires don't look too bad on the A. [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] Finished my wheels.
Sounds elitist.
Yeah, like we get so many hurricanes in October here on the NorthEast Coast.
Seagull is sold out for Elks Convention. I got screwed on that deal too.
Bummed. It seems they scheduled this years event the same weekend as the Elks Convention. My promised reservation from last years hurricane...
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Hello! Video please!
Please! I have an old one under my bench but can't find anyone to repair it.
I've got a lead on a shop that will do both spindles for $60. As soon as I press in the new bushings I'll drop over. Was in a hurry last weekend...
Only for very specific jalopys. ;)
I agree, everybody here seems to be getting them done from $10 to $80. I feel like the bushings aren't the only thing getting reamed here.
Guess I'd better start looking for a reamer; a shame since I'll most likely never need to use it again.
So, I figured I'd try for once and do something the "right" way. Which to say is totally out of character for me. I'm proud to be a Connecticut...
Rather than return them I'm going to have my dad put them on the rotary table of his Bridgeport and knock down the lip some. We only have a 9"...
Thanks Rich. Is that picture the F-1 drum or the 8951?
OK, update here. I picked up the NAPA 440-1455 drums and ordered all the brake shoes, wheel cylinders, etc. Got home and bolted my F-1 backing...
Thanks, just emailed Bubba. [emoji1]
I have tried repeatedly to reach Bubba about getting a dizzy for my flattie. No replies to emails, and his phone number on the website doesn't...
I just ordered a set from NAPA; the counter guy was one of the first in a long time who actually invited me to come down and "compare" parts with...
Is there any quality difference to speak of between the AutoZone and NAPA drums?
Rich, any idea of what year F-100 hubs to look for if I was to make the switch? I may stick with the hubs I have but like to keep my options open.
Man, you guys are awesome! Thanks for the measurements, pictures and input; and for the speed at which all of you have contributed information....
Thanks! It looks more and more like F-1 to me. I was hoping it was F-100 as I will have run 1-1/4" spacers to fit my 35 wire wheels and the F-1...
After all the input from everybody, I'm leaning towards these being from an F-1. As a lot of people have done the hydraulic conversion on their...
Tried that at NAPA, not so much luck. All the counter help around me are young and the guy told me it looks like a rear drum. When I showed him...
How about the Hub? Does that look like an F-1? I thought the F-100 used 2" shoes and had the bendix adjuster on it.
At first I thought the setup was pieced together, but everything seems to mock up fine. Unfortunately it's been awhile since I got these and the...
Hello, I'm trying to put together a hydraulic front end for my Model A. The guy I got it off of said it was from a 1951 Ford. I went and bought...
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