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by Greg Liekweg
April 12th, 2015, 8:48 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Speed-o-meter reads wrong
Replies: 2
Views: 2096

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 ...
by Greg Liekweg
February 18th, 2015, 3:50 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 82 A door glass
Replies: 5
Views: 4227

Re: 82 A door glass

I just stopped at a local glass shop today, To have new door temperd glass made. $21.00 each.
by Greg Liekweg
February 2nd, 2015, 8:11 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: What is the curb weight of my new truck?
Replies: 8
Views: 6562

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
by Greg Liekweg
January 19th, 2015, 2:31 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Rim Question
Replies: 13
Views: 7769

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...
by Greg Liekweg
January 17th, 2015, 8:47 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Rim Question
Replies: 13
Views: 7769

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.
by Greg Liekweg
January 17th, 2015, 7:13 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Rim Question
Replies: 13
Views: 7769

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?
by Greg Liekweg
January 17th, 2015, 11:31 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Rim Question
Replies: 13
Views: 7769

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 :?:
by Greg Liekweg
December 20th, 2014, 7:37 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Dovetail bumper??
Replies: 7
Views: 4312

Re: Dovetail bumper??

Thanks. The pic. and info helped a lot. Sorry no pic. No camera. Maybe Santa will bring one.
by Greg Liekweg
December 19th, 2014, 3:00 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Dovetail bumper??
Replies: 7
Views: 4312

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.
by Greg Liekweg
December 19th, 2014, 9:25 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Dovetail bumper??
Replies: 7
Views: 4312

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.
by Greg Liekweg
October 3rd, 2014, 2:04 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Brake Issues
Replies: 3
Views: 2846

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 ...
by Greg Liekweg
May 31st, 2014, 6:25 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Mirror ??
Replies: 3
Views: 3067

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
by Greg Liekweg
May 3rd, 2014, 12:24 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Front end Toe
Replies: 9
Views: 4137

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...
by Greg Liekweg
May 3rd, 2014, 5:20 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Front end Toe
Replies: 9
Views: 4137

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...
by Greg Liekweg
May 2nd, 2014, 7:47 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Front end Toe
Replies: 9
Views: 4137

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