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by gearling
November 2nd, 2015, 4:37 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Roll Out The Barrel...
Replies: 5
Views: 4814

Re: Roll Out The Barrel...

i made a house on a truck. not a ford but 1938 IHC. you can look at it at: https://picasaweb.google.com/117961926389490099881/kevinsgypsywagon# i lived in in for a bit. i wanted it to look like a vardo or gypsy wagon. i have always admired these. hope you enjoy it. i have some good info. on outfitt...
by gearling
November 2nd, 2015, 7:43 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Roll Out The Barrel...
Replies: 5
Views: 4814

Re: Roll Out The Barrel...

Thank you. Sharing is 99% of the fun in ownership. I just love seeing how people react to this kind of thing, old timers recollecting, kids marveling. There is a certain universal appeal to these old trucks.
by gearling
November 2nd, 2015, 5:12 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Roll Out The Barrel...
Replies: 5
Views: 4814

Re: Roll Out The Barrel...

Here are some more. So far the main focus has been on squaring up and supporting the barrel. Hanging the doors made a good frame of reference, allowing plenty of tolerance so they don't bind while moving down the road.
by gearling
November 2nd, 2015, 4:59 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Roll Out The Barrel...
Replies: 5
Views: 4814

Roll Out The Barrel...

Here are some before and in process pics. Making it presentable, but it will always be a work in progress... aren't they all?
by gearling
November 2nd, 2015, 4:24 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Budd Wheels, Spoke Wheels, Hubs, Change Out...
Replies: 16
Views: 9900

Re: Budd Wheels, Spoke Wheels, Hubs, Change Out...

Thanks! I am really pleased with it. Sad to report that the barrel was not full of aged whiskey though! Fortunately, it did contain parts for the truck that had been pulled at some point. The barrel had some serious structural issues and it appeared that it had been in the process of being removed. ...
by gearling
November 1st, 2015, 11:57 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Budd Wheels, Spoke Wheels, Hubs, Change Out...
Replies: 16
Views: 9900

Re: Budd Wheels, Spoke Wheels, Hubs, Change Out...

OK, everything behind the gas tank and above the frame built by third party coach builder. Certainly there were identifiable fleet builders who made numerous trucks of a particular design, but then there are bound to be the custom 'one offs' that were absolutely unique. I would doubt there is any ho...
by gearling
November 1st, 2015, 11:14 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Rusty metal treatment
Replies: 9
Views: 6134

Re: Rusty metal treatment

Excellent stuff here. I like real work truck look too. A technique that has worked well for me in the past is to mix transmission fluid and dish soap in warm water and use a fine scotchbrite pad to scrub it down then polish it with a dry cloth, removing the chalky oxidation and leaving a matte sheen...
by gearling
November 1st, 2015, 8:25 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Budd Wheels, Spoke Wheels, Hubs, Change Out...
Replies: 16
Views: 9900

Re: Budd Wheels, Spoke Wheels, Hubs, Change Out...

The engine does have the AA prefix. I haven't looked for the number on the frame yet. It has suicide doors that look like a factory job, but I suppose they could have been swapped around. Did the commercial truck cab doors have 4 hinges?
by gearling
October 31st, 2015, 11:38 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Budd Wheels, Spoke Wheels, Hubs, Change Out...
Replies: 16
Views: 9900

Re: Budd Wheels, Spoke Wheels, Hubs, Change Out...

You guys nailed it. According to the MAFCA engine serial number chart: June, 1930 !
by gearling
October 31st, 2015, 10:20 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Budd Wheels, Spoke Wheels, Hubs, Change Out...
Replies: 16
Views: 9900

Re: Budd Wheels, Spoke Wheels, Hubs, Change Out...

Yes. The engine number must have commonly been used as the vin. This was also the case with my Dad's '31 Coupe.
by gearling
October 31st, 2015, 8:16 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Budd Wheels, Spoke Wheels, Hubs, Change Out...
Replies: 16
Views: 9900

Re: Budd Wheels, Spoke Wheels, Hubs, Change Out...

Just as well to keep it 'correct' and not to do the wheel modification, then. I wouldn't hesitate if it was already altered, or a just basket case. I have been told many of these trucks were ordered as a chassis, then third parties would turn them into flatbeds, cotton wagons, or box trucks, etc, ac...
by gearling
October 31st, 2015, 4:42 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Budd Wheels, Spoke Wheels, Hubs, Change Out...
Replies: 16
Views: 9900

Re: Budd Wheels, Spoke Wheels, Hubs, Change Out...

That all makes sense. Henry certainly was a shrewd one. Well, rather than make radical modifications for it to accommodate spoke wheels, I think I will just accept it for what it is. It is a solid, complete truck, it just needs a little love. Now, how do I convince the wife I need yet another truck,...
by gearling
October 30th, 2015, 7:10 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 2 28 AA questions
Replies: 6
Views: 4515

Re: 2 28 AA questions

1955cj-5 wrote:Hi Kevin,
I carved a wine cork down and slathered it with Permatex #2 and stuffed it in the hole on the end that fastens to the transmission.
No leaks anymore.
Randy
There is at least one wine cork employed in one way or another on several of my vehicles. You're not by chance a Chevy mechanic?
by gearling
October 30th, 2015, 6:36 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Budd Wheels, Spoke Wheels, Hubs, Change Out...
Replies: 16
Views: 9900

Budd Wheels, Spoke Wheels, Hubs, Change Out...

I am in the process of renovating a '29 AA. It is titled as a '29 and the body is consistent as such. However, it is set up with Budd wheels, duallies on the rear, with correct hubs/drums for the budd wheels all the way around. Also, it does NOT have a worm gear drive rear end. I don't know if it is...
by gearling
October 30th, 2015, 12:57 pm
Forum: AA Club House
Topic: Nov. 7 Pistons n Paint Car Show Denton TX
Replies: 0
Views: 30324

Nov. 7 Pistons n Paint Car Show Denton TX

This one just gets bigger and better every year. I am doing everything I can to be sure there is at least one AA Ford present! :D