Well as if I didn't have enough projects. Picked up a 30 Model A sport coupe. Bone stock drove it home. As of now only plans are update fuel system, convert to 12 volt, add a header, install a model B distributor. Also changed wheels to 35 Ford wires, dropped headlight bar and one piece hood. Sent from my E6810 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I also picked up a cool torque tube with a borgwarner overdrive in it. It will eventually make it way into the car. Sent from my E6810 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Got more done. Dropped headlight bar, relocated the horn, converted to 12 volt and changed to 35 Ford wires. Sent from my E6810 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Well started to rebuild the front end. It was definitely needed. The mechanical brake rod on the driver's side was bent badly. The passenger side spring perch moves in the wishbone and axle. So it's a good thing I have a spare axle and wishbone. Anyone have a spare set of spring perches for a model A? Sent from my E6810 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Are you going to go for the reproduction Lincoln brakes? For what it is worth I like mounting the master cylinder on the replacement battery box, just be sure the box is built strong enough (some suppliers cut corners). Might be a good question for fordbarn. Charlie Stephens
I am going to run the Lincoln style brakes. I already had a set from another project. I am using a battery box style set up with master cylinder attached. Sent from my E6810 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Engine has more work done. Intake with dual 81's and new head. Brakes are done just need to bleed. Sent from my E6910 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
What is the story on the head? It looks like a Thomas but has a Model B water pump? Is it a one of a kind that Tod made up? I assume the intake is one of those reproduction Thomas manifolds, where did you get it? Using all three carbs would look good but probably run like hell (over carbureted). Charlie Stephens
The head is the new one from Dan Price same with the water pump which is aluminum with modem bearings and seals. The intake is one I picked up from a buddy. Not sure if repop or not. I do know it doesn't have a boss for the throttle bracket so I got creative with a throttle cable set up. Mounted a cable bracket under center carb block off plate. And a chore pedal inside. Sent from my E6910 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
That looks solid, unlike others I have heard about. In an effort to jog your memory, did you buy it from someone in central California, did you buy it from Berts in Colorado? I think the master cylinder is unique, do you know what it is from? Maybe someone could add to the list. Charlie Stephens
Got my new transmission from Mitchell. Synchro second and third will be nice. Sent from my E6910 using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Been awhile since I have updated. Too many projects going on. I painted the mitchell and torque tube.
Well it’s been awhile but here are some updates. After test driving decided I did not like the gear ratio on the Mitchell transmission and went with a clings adapter and 39 gear box. Plus if I damaged the transmission I have spare gears for the 39. Also changed to a equilizer intake and headers from Charlie Yapp.
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