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29 Model A Hot Rod Project - Ton of Parts! Project that I'm not going to finish. Frame is Zed 8 inches in rear, stretched 4 inches for firewall....
Looking for ideas. What/how did you go about running your subframe over the rear Z? I have a 29 Coupe if that matters. (Binger - used your pic.)...
I just purchased a nice 39 Ford steering column and box. The box turns smooth. I know that the worm gear is the same as the F1 box but why weld...
Ok so I feel like I'm at the stage where I can start to repair one of my rear quarter panels. This will be my first go at this and I really don't...
I kinda feel like I am spinning my wheels with my project. Seem to be jumping all over and not accomplishing anything solid. I have an after...
I need to fab up the "foot" portion for both my B pillars on my coupe. Does anyone have the total length of a B pillar? Want to know how much I am...
Are all the ball portions of the different pitman arms the same size through the years? I'm looking to convert a drag link using the ball side...
So I started on my floor. Used a pipe as a poor mans brake and it worked out well for the tunnel. Starting on some pans. May be a stupid question...
Ok, first let me say this. I have very little experience with flathead engines. Other than I would love one for my 29 coupe build. I have a...
Are roadster deck lids also interchangeable with the 28-31's?
Can it be done. I have a drive shaft I need shortened. I know the correct way to measure is with the full weight on the frame. Catch 22 - I need...
So a couple years ago when I started rushing into a project I welded in these P&J ladder bars on the rear. Flash forward to today and I am getting...
Couple questions as I proceed on this build. 1. I'm building a 29 Coupe and just starting to put the body back together. Plan is to work from...
Ok so I started a thread about my first patch panel attempt the other day. Decided to just do a build thread. First thread is here....
So I finally started back on my 29 Coupe. It's been sitting here for a couple years and I felt very overwhelmed to say the least when I abandoned...
Are they the same beast?
Are the studded fender buttons welded or brazed on the rear quarters on a 29 coupe? I though I could just drill them out and they would fall off...
Working at a scrap yard in Utah last week. The bone yard next door had a 5 alarm fire. Torched most of the yard. A lot of old stuff mixed through....
Here is he deal . I had some tree work done the other day and the guy was looking at my garage and said he had a tool box and tools for sale. He...
Trying to ID this for a friend. Very well may be after market but not sure. Says Jarvis 1/4 20 on bottom. I know Jarvis made radiator caps but...
For those that are using Pete and Jake kits. My rear cross member is a tube. Where are you welding the little triangle tab? I guess I could weld...
Just curious how many of you weld in patch panels when the car is apart? My 29 coupe is totally apart at the moment and I have a lot of welding to...
This may be a thread somewhere in here but I can't find it. I'm building a 29 coupe and had my front end setup with Model A split bones. Don't...
Ok I am getting ready to install my ladder bars and it seems they are to short for my application unless I am missing something. Which is very...
I have these spring hangers laying around that I had planned on using for my build. Problem is I can't get them spread far enough apart on my 8...
Went through some old negatives of my fathers today. Found these really cool old shots of some hill climbing in Chester County PA back in the...
Will 30-31 coupe B pillars work on a 28-29 coupe? Brian
I am having a hell of a time trying to get my roof off. I got the center section out but can't get the side pieces to come off. There are three...
Well I started to dig into the body last week. PO had the wheel wells covered in bondo and fiberglass tape. When I got down to the metal this is...
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