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by lowtide
March 29th, 2013, 2:22 pm
Forum: AA Buy and Sell
Topic: For Sale Wire Wheel Hubcaps
Replies: 1
Views: 2351

For Sale Wire Wheel Hubcaps

2 AA truck wire wheel hubcaps. $125 plus shipping. Contact Charlie, Marion, MA pbncb@comcast.net
by lowtide
March 25th, 2013, 12:10 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: AA Truck Club shirt design
Replies: 63
Views: 32112

Re: AA Truck Club shirt design

I'll take 2 XL, You would think Ford would want their logo out there, Who would guess Lowtidde
by lowtide
March 25th, 2013, 9:40 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Rust in gas tank problem
Replies: 25
Views: 12706

Re: Rust in gas tank problem

Rust in the tank, I had good luck mine was bad. First I took the tank valve off made sure it was dry. Then I used a small base light bulb to light the inside of the tank through the fill. A lot of rust. Then I took a shop vac made an adapter to a small rubber hose and vacuumed out what I could. Then...
by lowtide
December 6th, 2011, 6:10 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Worm gear up rear bearing
Replies: 2
Views: 2730

Worm gear up rear bearing

I have been driving my 28 CC,platform with a worm high speed rear end. I have heard that bearing failure due to lack of oil to that bearing is not uncommon. It seems splash does get to the bearing. Has any one else heard of this and is there a solution. I was wondering If a grease fitting in the plu...
by lowtide
October 13th, 2011, 1:50 pm
Forum: AA Club House
Topic: Should I sell
Replies: 2
Views: 3799

Should I sell

A lot of you have been keeping up with my progress on my 28 AA platform (pictured under DONE ) in this section. The other day several isssues made me think of selling it, so I put it up for sale at $21,000. I have recieved 3 serious buyers, the most serious wanted it for $19,000, I wouldn't move. He...
by lowtide
September 28th, 2011, 7:44 am
Forum: AA Club House
Topic: DONE!! (28 CC Platform Truck)
Replies: 5
Views: 7092

DONE!! (28 CC Platform Truck)

A little over 2 years and it's on the road and runs great. I picked the truck up for the cab and was going to parts the rest out. I was amazed when it arrived there was no rust, it had mouse damage under the seat and a few dents. The truck had a frame off restoration, only the engine and paint were ...
by lowtide
September 5th, 2011, 5:48 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Corner connectors
Replies: 9
Views: 5655

Re: Corner connectors

Hi guys, I also spent some time on line and found a company that has all the stake body supplies. The company is Kaffenbarger I typed in (stake body parts) look for Kaffenbarger, all the stake body parts are listed. Thanks lowtide
by lowtide
September 2nd, 2011, 2:15 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Corner connectors
Replies: 9
Views: 5655

Corner connectors

Does anyone know where you can get two pairs of corner connectors ( R & L) for a stake body. I have seen parts supplier with the stakes but not the connectors. Does anyone have 2 sets they would like to sell. Thanks Lowtide
by lowtide
August 23rd, 2011, 5:42 pm
Forum: AA Club House
Topic: Follow up on lifting 28 cab
Replies: 18
Views: 15974

Re: Follow up on lifting 28 cab

I have kind of enjoyed all the responces. When I installed the cab there wasn't much left to do. A couple of wires,gas line, install cab to frame bolts, all the floor board "D" nuts had been tapped and I drove around the block. The steering column is more than 2 bolts,starter and clutch pe...
by lowtide
August 23rd, 2011, 5:22 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: water height
Replies: 15
Views: 7606

Re: water height

Stuart, If your engine is is good condition installing a thermostat will solve the problem plus fuel economy impoves and help the life of the oil. Most Model A parts suppliers have them like Brattons.
Good luck lowtide To a baffle in the radiator has to come apart $$$$$
by lowtide
August 21st, 2011, 1:52 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: water height
Replies: 15
Views: 7606

Re: water height

Stuart, I had a similar situation, after rebuilding the water put it pushed water out the overflow. I looked in the top of the radiator and noticed the baffle just inside wasn't the best. What hppens is the new water pump has less clearance in the head and probably a better impellar so it moves a lo...
by lowtide
August 19th, 2011, 6:50 am
Forum: AA Club House
Topic: Follow up on lifting 28 cab
Replies: 18
Views: 15974

Re: Follow up on lifting 28 cab

Russ, The reason for the 12' was the truck was fully assembled. Gear shift, steering column, etc plus when I take it apart I still have 4 12 2x4s. 10" 2x4s might have worked. I didn't want to be 1" short. I drove it around the block yesterday, PERFECT. lowtide
by lowtide
August 16th, 2011, 7:33 pm
Forum: AA Club House
Topic: The 28 is coming together.
Replies: 6
Views: 6905

Re: The 28 is coming together.

I too am interested in seeing more of your "tower" there. Looks like a very servicable item with minimum effort to construct. Was wondering how it's supported laterally, so's it doesn't lay over sideways. Gotta love them pics, eh folks? Russ, See more pictures under my new post, lowtide
by lowtide
August 16th, 2011, 7:20 pm
Forum: AA Club House
Topic: The 28 is coming together.
Replies: 6
Views: 6905

Re: The 28 is coming together.

Harry you are right the hand brake is on the left, the brakes work perfect. See my follow up on lifting the cab.
by lowtide
August 16th, 2011, 7:16 pm
Forum: AA Club House
Topic: Follow up on lifting 28 cab
Replies: 18
Views: 15974

Follow up on lifting 28 cab

Photo 1 shows the lifting frame. The legs were 2x4 12' long, the cross braces were rough saw pine boards 1x5 rough cut to length and doubled up. The top cross piece was 2-2x4's fastened together. Drive screws were used to secure parts.(made easy to dissassemble) The space between legs was 5', space ...