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- April 12th, 2015, 8:48 am
- Forum: AA Ford Discussion
- Topic: Speed-o-meter reads wrong
- Replies: 2
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Speed-o-meter reads wrong
I have a Aug. 30 AA . With a round speedometer. Put it in 4th gear and rotated the engine ( one Rotation of the rear tires equaled 5.14 of the engine +/- ) with 700/20 tires. Removed drive gear from drive tube 6.6-1. Speedometer is smooth but reads around 30-32MPH but my GPS said I was going 45 MPH ...
- February 18th, 2015, 3:50 pm
- Forum: AA Ford Discussion
- Topic: 82 A door glass
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4228
Re: 82 A door glass
I just stopped at a local glass shop today, To have new door temperd glass made. $21.00 each.
- February 2nd, 2015, 8:11 pm
- Forum: AA Ford Discussion
- Topic: What is the curb weight of my new truck?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6576
Re: What is the curb weight of my new truck?
My 31 AA Dump truck ( Dump box is not original but built to same size) weighs 4,500 lbs
- January 19th, 2015, 2:31 pm
- Forum: AA Ford Discussion
- Topic: Rim Question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7788
Re: Rim Question
Greg - If you choose not to cad plate your lock rings at this time you might consider using the rustoleum silver hammered finish spray paint on them. If you apply several coats leaving just enough time to let it get tacky between coats it will reduce the hammered look considerably. Looks a lot bett...
- January 17th, 2015, 8:47 pm
- Forum: AA Ford Discussion
- Topic: Rim Question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7788
Re: Rim Question
Well I'm painting the cab now, So I think I'll just paint the rims also. Thanks for all the reply.
- January 17th, 2015, 7:13 pm
- Forum: AA Ford Discussion
- Topic: Rim Question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7788
Re: Rim Question
Now the next question. Por15 is not UV. Protective. Does it have it's on Clear coat, or can I use Automotive paint clear coat over it?
- January 17th, 2015, 11:31 am
- Forum: AA Ford Discussion
- Topic: Rim Question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7788
Rim Question
Dropped my front rims and front bumper brackets of at the sand blaster Monday. Should I paint , Powder coat, or Por15 then Clear coat the Por15 The Rims? What every ones opinions? Thanks
- December 20th, 2014, 7:37 pm
- Forum: AA Ford Discussion
- Topic: Dovetail bumper??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4316
Re: Dovetail bumper??
Thanks. The pic. and info helped a lot. Sorry no pic. No camera. Maybe Santa will bring one.
- December 19th, 2014, 3:00 pm
- Forum: AA Ford Discussion
- Topic: Dovetail bumper??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4316
Re: Dovetail bumper??
I can get the dovetail bumpers. I just can't figure out how do get them in with out cutting the back side out.
- December 19th, 2014, 9:25 am
- Forum: AA Ford Discussion
- Topic: Dovetail bumper??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4316
Dovetail bumper??
I have no bumpers left in the doors that the dovetails fit in. Aug.1930 truck. How or what is the best way to replace them.
- October 3rd, 2014, 2:04 pm
- Forum: AA Ford Discussion
- Topic: Brake Issues
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2848
Brake Issues
30 AA Brake drums, brakes all look good, and have been adjusted. Drove it for over 250 miles ( 20 to 30 miles at a time) with no problems. Then the brakes started to grab and lock up. I t wasn't to bad at first, but it just keeps getting worse every time I drive it. To the point that I have to come ...
- May 31st, 2014, 6:25 pm
- Forum: AA Ford Discussion
- Topic: Mirror ??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3068
Mirror ??
I will be adding a Mirror to my 31 AA. I was wondering which vendor has the most authentic one. The mirror is the one that mounts on the upper hinge, Using the hinge pin and 2 bolts. Thanks
- May 3rd, 2014, 12:24 pm
- Forum: AA Ford Discussion
- Topic: Front end Toe
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4138
Re: Front end Toe
Well about a mouth ago my brother came to my shop to fix his truck and brought his grandson (4 years old) He was all over the place and even said he helped me work on my old truck. He had a lot of fun rolling around on the creeper. long story made short. He took off one of the wishbone nuts. No more...
- May 3rd, 2014, 5:20 am
- Forum: AA Ford Discussion
- Topic: Front end Toe
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4138
Re: Front end Toe
I picked up this truck in Feb. this year, and it had a wooden flat bed on it ,took the flat bed off. Got it running, checked the brakes and adjusted. In march,I Drove it around, and it drove fine. then I build a metal dump box. Took it out yesterday and I couldn't go over 10 MPH. It would start to s...
- May 2nd, 2014, 7:47 pm
- Forum: AA Ford Discussion
- Topic: Front end Toe
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4138
Front end Toe
What is the Toe in on a early 31 AA 131 1/2 wheel base. with 700/20 if that matters. Thanks