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Hoping for some advice, I have a 700R4 trans in my Model A but it seems to have an issue with leaking where the dipstick goes in the trans. The...
I seem to be locking up my front wheels more when braking than I did last year. Still have same set up with disc front and drum in the rear and...
The rear in my 31 seemed to be leaking but when I went to tighten the nuts, found that 2 appear to be stripped. Looking online it looks like the...
Kickdown cable was lifted a little on the inside, bolt was only finger tight. Is there a boot or o-ring that goes in or would I be ok to put the...
Working on 31 Model A with SBC(nothing special) running disk drum brakes and a master cylinder from Speedway (frame mounted). The master...
Not many pics but thought I would share where I am at today with my build! Ford 9 inch rear SBC Chopped 3 inches Channeled 3 inches trying to...
I am trying to put on new spindles and 3 3/4 drop steering arms. Got the spindles on no problem, can mount the disc brake adapter plate to the...
Getting ready to put in the windshield and not sure what all rubber I need to make it seal correctly. I looked at a couple sites but there are...
I just installed a Tanks fuel tank in the 31 Model A Sedan under the back window, the vent tube is ran down thru the floor to the outside but...
Looking to get a windshield frame for 31 Model A, I have found several but not sure who has the best quality for the money. I will be chopping it...
Going to run the wiring in my Model A but can't decide if I should make a hole in the firewall to run the wires through or in the floor to keep...
I am looking at a set of RPC Gauges but would like some opinions. Not sure if electric is the way to go for the Speedometer or not, I would...
Trying to decide on a shifter for a Model a Tudor, it has a 700R4 and am leaning toward a Lokar shifter but not sure how tall the shifter should...
I just got a disc brake kit and am drawing a blank on how the adapter goes on the spindle. The spindles are early ford and I thought they should...
Is the bolt below the oil lines in the picture where the dipstick should be for a 700R4? The trans is out of an 88 pu, the hole looks to be about...
I have an older 9 inch Ford rear that I put in the 31 Ford Sedan that I am working on but don't remember what year the it is. It is a 9 inch that...
Will a mechanical fuel pump work for any year SBC? I have a latter 350 (I think 88) and it has a block off plate installed now but I would like to...
I am putting a 302 in the 31 sedan but set up the engine witout having the body on the frame and it seems to sit a little to far back. Where have...
I am getting rid of the serpentine belt from a 86 302 and want to put a short water pump on, any idea what years I can get that would fit this? I...
I think I jumped the gun a little when I picked up a 302 engine and AOD trans to put in a 31 Sedan, know wonder if that was the right thing to do....
Working on putting some new axle bearings in a 9 inch ford rear, but need to get an axle bearing retainer plate. I have found some that are shaped...
I am going to order a front disc brake kit for a 31 Sedan but am wondering what most are running for wheels. The spindles are early ford. The...
What is the best steering column to use for a 31 Sedan? I plan on using a vega style box and cross steering. I want to put in a floor shifter so...
Found a 9 inch rear out of a 78 Ranchero that measures 58.5 inches from flange to flange, would this be a good fit for a 31 Tudor? I searched but...
I was told that a coil over spring in the rear of a 31 Sedan was the way to go. So the question is will I get a better ride out of the coil overs...
This may be a foolish question but here goes anyway.. I am working on a 31 ford and will be putting in a 5.0 that came out of 86 T-bird, question...
I picked up an 86 T-Bird for the engine and trans (5.0 and AOD trans) to put in the 31 sedan I am working on. The engine and trans are out along...
I am looking for a side mount for flathead engine. Does anyone know who would have one and what part number it would be Thanks, Kerwin
Trying to decide what engine to use for my 31 Sedan. I was going to use a 350 but am now thinking of going with a 302 ford. Is one easier to set...
What is everyone using to lift the body off the frame? I thought about getting an electric hoist that I can bolt to the ceiling but what about...
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