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by ModelAkid
August 16th, 2016, 9:50 pm
Forum: AA Club House
Topic: The 3 changes in the FORD 'A' engine "28-31
Replies: 4
Views: 40090

Re: The 3 changes in the FORD 'A' engine "28-31

Later blocks had more stiffeners or braces cast in the block above the rear main.
Another difference is another hole for water circulation was added in the middle, with the head changed to match.
Also - this is not blocks - but there are 4 or 5 different types of oil pans.
by ModelAkid
August 16th, 2016, 9:34 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Gas Tank Strainer & Gas Gauge
Replies: 5
Views: 5363

Re: Gas Tank Strainer & Gas Gauge

If you belong to a Model A club, someone is sure to have the tools to remove the gas gauge that you can borrow. If you replace the float you will also need the seal kit. I once had a problem with the gauge arm rubbing on the strainer; it can happen. There are 2 types of strainers: one screws in and ...
by ModelAkid
January 13th, 2016, 12:38 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Roof Covering
Replies: 24
Views: 13809

Re: Roof Covering

Judging Standards say all '28-31 trucks used the same top material: "Coarse long-short grain artificial leather".
by ModelAkid
December 19th, 2015, 10:14 pm
Forum: AA Buy and Sell
Topic: 1929 AA for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 4699

Re: 1929 AA for sale

Great looking AA Brian! Not just the "correct" tires but where did you find the correct stake sides??
by ModelAkid
December 19th, 2015, 9:40 am
Forum: AA Buy and Sell
Topic: 1929 AA for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 4699

Re: 1929 AA for sale

White wall tires on a '29 AA ? Now I've seen everything!
by ModelAkid
December 16th, 2015, 11:41 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Part # or Plug?
Replies: 13
Views: 9057

Re: Part # or Plug?

There are stethoscopes made for mechanics so you can localize where a noise is coming from. Your slapping noise could be a number of things.
by ModelAkid
December 16th, 2015, 11:35 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: zerk grease fit replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 5676

Re: zerk grease fit replacement

My A's & AA's have original style grease fittings. I also use original grease guns made for those fittings. I do not have a problem using them. Any grease fitting will usually "spill" a little.
by ModelAkid
December 8th, 2015, 8:47 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 31 delux wire wheels
Replies: 21
Views: 11536

Re: 31 delux wire wheels

I have heard your story of the description being fiction many times before. A friend of mine almost assaulted a seller after he drove 1000 miles to get what was supposed to be a nice Model A and it turned out to be complete junk. I noticed in your photos that the bottom end of the fenders had a pile...
by ModelAkid
December 6th, 2015, 8:57 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 31 aa wheels
Replies: 3
Views: 3215

Re: 31 aa wheels

I agree on that price, keep in mind the AA wheels are dated as to what month they were made so identification is easy.
Good lock rings are not rusty and not stretched out so as not to fit very well. A badly fitting lock ring can be dangerous if it goes flying off the wheel when the tire is aired up.
by ModelAkid
December 6th, 2015, 8:48 pm
Forum: AA Buy and Sell
Topic: 1928 Roadster pickup
Replies: 4
Views: 4046

Re: 1928 Roadster pickup

Yes the key information of which state you are concerned with is missing from your question, and your profile is really missing a lot of information.
by ModelAkid
December 2nd, 2015, 1:54 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 31 delux wire wheels
Replies: 21
Views: 11536

Re: 31 delux wire wheels

"If it is an early 30 how are the 28 wire wheels fitting on the 30 hubs?" If you would answer the question about the gas tank filler, or include it within the frame of your photos, it may be conclusive. In all respects other than the '28 wheels it appears to be made between Jan & June ...
by ModelAkid
December 2nd, 2015, 9:10 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 31 delux wire wheels
Replies: 21
Views: 11536

Re: 31 delux wire wheels

Chris, notice that the wire wheel and disk wheel are reversed front to back on either side of the chassis. Very odd!
Can a disk wheel be bolted on a '28-9 AA drum? Or will a '28 wheel fit on a '30-31 drum? I've never tried it.
by ModelAkid
December 1st, 2015, 8:51 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 31 delux wire wheels
Replies: 21
Views: 11536

Re: 31 delux wire wheels

They look like regular 1928 wire wheels to me.
Look for the manufacturing date on the firewall.
What is the frame VIN?
Is the gas tank cap twist on or screw on?
Parted out it might be close to $700 value if the fuel tank is good.
by ModelAkid
December 1st, 2015, 8:20 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 1929 floorboards from Jan 2012 !!!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 2878

Re: 1929 floorboards from Jan 2012 !!!!!

The main factory that Ford had to produce his wood products was located in Kingsford Michigan, on the border with Wisconsin. Poplar and maple are 2 of the most common types of trees around there (along with pine). It would make sense that poplar and maple were used for the car body frames and floors...
by ModelAkid
November 30th, 2015, 8:40 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: cab assembly
Replies: 6
Views: 4942

Re: cab assembly

To justmemachine (name unknown):
Try the Model A Clubs in your area:
Seattle: http://www.evergreenmodela.com/
Tacoma: https://sites.google.com/site/gertieas/