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by akstraw
November 1st, 2020, 6:55 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Capacity Rating AA Truck
Replies: 5
Views: 5209

Re: Capacity Rating AA Truck

Thanks, Neil.
by akstraw
October 31st, 2020, 8:03 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Capacity Rating AA Truck
Replies: 5
Views: 5209

Capacity Rating AA Truck

I was recently questioned about the capacity rating of my early 1929 AA truck (131.5" wb, single rear wheels, 3-speed trans, worm gear diff.). I had always thought that Ford's nominal load rating was 1-ton with the single rear wheels, and 1.5 ton for the dual rear wheels. Someone cited to me a ...
by akstraw
November 19th, 2015, 2:21 pm
Forum: AA Buy and Sell
Topic: Wanted: 1928-1930 AA Ford Express Rear Fender Braces
Replies: 1
Views: 3399

Re: Wanted: 1928-1930 AA Ford Express Rear Fender Braces

I may have the parts you are looking for. I have sent you an e-mail.
Regards,
Andrew
by akstraw
March 8th, 2013, 9:52 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Pictures of the inside of a worm drive #1
Replies: 13
Views: 9538

Re: Pictures of the inside of a worm drive #1

These are terrific photos. Thanks for sharing them.
by akstraw
October 13th, 2012, 2:41 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: wheels
Replies: 6
Views: 4505

Re: wheels

I painted mine. I sandblasted the wheels and lock rings to make sure the grooves were very clean of rust and dirt. I painted the rims to look like cadmium plating. A thin layer of paint didnt seem to interfere with the ring locking in and seating well. Good luck.
by akstraw
May 17th, 2012, 2:57 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: AA Tires
Replies: 3
Views: 3016

Re: AA Tires

Universal Tire in Hershey, PA carries a US Royal and a BF Goodrich in this size.
by akstraw
June 29th, 2011, 3:21 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: New or Used Rim Rings
Replies: 2
Views: 2488

Re: New or Used Rim Rings

I was able to get some nice original rings from Bert's in Denver a few years ago.
by akstraw
April 23rd, 2011, 5:19 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 1928 AA Hub Cap
Replies: 29
Views: 14945

Re: 1928 AA Hub Cap

Drew, My understanding from the MAFCA/MARC Judging Standard is that the lock rings, lug nuts, and hub caps should all be cadmium plated. When I competed for the AACA First Junior two years ago, there was some question about the chrome plated caps and nuts, so when I went back to compete for the AACA...
by akstraw
April 23rd, 2011, 1:48 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 1928 AA Hub Cap
Replies: 29
Views: 14945

Re: 1928 AA Hub Cap

Well, if I did this correctly, the link below should take you to some photos of the cad-plated caps. There is one photo in there of the chrome caps and nuts I replaced. The photos show a certain grainy-ness in the foreground that is a function of lighting or the camera; the caps do not look grainy t...
by akstraw
April 15th, 2011, 4:20 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 1928 AA Hub Cap
Replies: 29
Views: 14945

Re: 1928 AA Hub Cap

Well, to answer your original question, I just had a set of four AA1130BR style caps replated with cadmium (not chrome) for $200 by a shop in Massachusetts called Nu-Chrome.
by akstraw
March 8th, 2011, 9:04 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Transportation
Replies: 6
Views: 4873

Re: Transportation

Quite a few transporters advertise in Hemmings Motor News. I have used one in the past with no problems. Some are large professional organizations, others are just guys with a pickup and a trailer. Either can work; you just need to understand up front whose insurance covers what. Good luck!

Andy
by akstraw
February 2nd, 2011, 2:10 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Want engine block numbers
Replies: 7
Views: 4506

Re: Want engine block numbers

AA937035

Firewall stamp: Jan 22, 1929
by akstraw
December 25th, 2010, 8:13 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: No spark??
Replies: 23
Views: 11617

Re: No spark??

I agree with REM, and recommend the test he outlines. I had a problem once with a bad set of points. I was doing this exact test, and getting a voltage to the post of the points, but not to the end of the arm on the points. Would you believe that there was no continuity from the spring to the arm of...
by akstraw
December 24th, 2010, 5:51 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: No spark??
Replies: 23
Views: 11617

Re: No spark??

Somebody said it above; and I agree. I think it may be in your key switch. Check to ensure that you are getting a closed circuit from the coil to the points (thru the ignition switch) when the key is in the on position.
by akstraw
October 16th, 2010, 7:39 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Spare Tires on Trucks
Replies: 6
Views: 4008

Re: Spare Tires on Trucks

I am familiar with this type of carrier. I have sold one on this forum. It latches to the truck body on the back. But if the chassis were sold without a body; no place to latch, right? So did Ford sell the chassis without no carrier and no spare? That's my question.