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by rrich1
January 10th, 2020, 11:49 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: FAQ for AA dummies?
Replies: 18
Views: 15800

Re: FAQ for AA dummies?

Im 6'1" and 220 and and am on the upper level of fitting in an AA cab. Mine is a '31. I can drive it just fine for the little that I have driven it so far. I recently purchased my truck back from the previous owner who got it from my grandpa so I am still learning about the AA truck. When you a...
by rrich1
December 12th, 2019, 2:12 am
Forum: AA Club House
Topic: Anyone planning to go to the 2020 ATHS national convention?
Replies: 5
Views: 54570

Anyone planning to go to the 2020 ATHS national convention?

My grandfather was a member of ATHS and this year the convention is just over an hour away from me being in Springfield IL. I would like to take the AA this year. Anyone a member of ATHS or plan to attend? I dont believe you need to be a member to show.

https://www.aths.org/2020Convention
by rrich1
October 29th, 2019, 11:18 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Rough week and update on the AA
Replies: 2
Views: 2819

Rough week and update on the AA

This past week my grandfather who previously owned the AA passed away Friday. He was 88 and suffered from Alzheimer's for the past 9 years. My grandma asked if I could have the truck at his celebration of life this saturday. Of course even if I had to push the truck there. I had been trying to diagn...
by rrich1
September 17th, 2019, 1:35 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Headlights and Horn In-op
Replies: 21
Views: 12895

Re: Headlights and Horn In-op

Where at in IN is it? I am about 30 min from the border on I74. I cant think of anything specific right now that I would need though.
by rrich1
August 23rd, 2019, 1:31 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Mike Gets His Boyhood Dream !
Replies: 2
Views: 2462

Re: Mike Gets His Boyhood Dream !

congrats to mike! I had nearly the same experience. I was able to buy back my grandfather's 31 AA this year after he sold it due to health reasons. :D
by rrich1
August 6th, 2019, 12:41 pm
Forum: AA Buy and Sell
Topic: WTB certain ATHS Wheels oF Time magazine
Replies: 2
Views: 3235

Re: WTB certain ATHS Wheels oF Time magazine

Keep checking here. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1311.R6.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.XWheels+of+Time.TRS0&_nkw=wheels+of+time+magazine&_sacat=0 Completely forgot about eBay. Thanks. I'll keep checking. I also put out a post on the aths forum. Sent from my Pixel X...
by rrich1
August 6th, 2019, 12:00 am
Forum: AA Buy and Sell
Topic: WTB certain ATHS Wheels oF Time magazine
Replies: 2
Views: 3235

WTB certain ATHS Wheels oF Time magazine

Hi, I am looking to see if anyone is willing to sell me Vol. 31 No 4 July/August 2010 ATHS Wheels of Tim magzine, There is an article written by my grandfather and I cannot find my copy anywhere. Pic attached of the cover. If you have this please let me know. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2019080...
by rrich1
July 9th, 2019, 9:54 pm
Forum: AA Club House
Topic: Happy 4th of July
Replies: 1
Views: 30616

Re: Happy 4th of July

Had to work a traffic detail after the fireworks but did get to go to another towns local parade. Saw 3-4 model A's but no AA's.

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by rrich1
July 1st, 2019, 7:42 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Help. I think I killed my starter. Engine won't crank
Replies: 14
Views: 8179

Re: Help. I think I killed my starter. Engine won't crank

So I took my starter to the local model A club and they took it to an electrician who does their work. He replaced a field in the starter. I brought the starter back and installed it. I immediately locked the starter up again. I tried to rock it free by putting it in 3rd gear and but I have had abso...
by rrich1
June 12th, 2019, 3:16 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Help. I think I killed my starter. Engine won't crank
Replies: 14
Views: 8179

Re: Help. I think I killed my starter. Engine won't crank

Now that you replaced the front pulley and star nut were you able to turn it over without the starter installed??? I don't think you have a seized engine but you need to eliminate the minor stuff one at a time. If it doesn't turn in neutral with the starter out you have other problems. the engine s...
by rrich1
June 12th, 2019, 2:55 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 1931 AA Chassis and Suspension Paint Colors Questions
Replies: 2
Views: 2706

Re: 1931 AA Chassis and Suspension Paint Colors Questions

vintage ford forum has a fine point sub forum. would most likely get your answer there
by rrich1
June 12th, 2019, 2:50 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Help. I think I killed my starter. Engine won't crank
Replies: 14
Views: 8179

Re: Help. I think I killed my starter. Engine won't crank

Sound like the starter switch is allowing to ground out. Have you remove the switch for inspection? There is a card board insulator that prevents the switch copper contact from touching the switch housing. Should also be something to isolate the stater switch rod. After reconnecting the battery to ...
by rrich1
June 11th, 2019, 5:06 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Help. I think I killed my starter. Engine won't crank
Replies: 14
Views: 8179

Re: Help. I think I killed my starter. Engine won't crank

I think you are going to want to get that bendix gear moving again. Try knocking it back with a hammer and screw driver by tapping it on the gear teeth. If its jammed on something it may stay meshed with the engine which it won't like at all. Once you got it moving freely, clean the helix well but ...
by rrich1
June 7th, 2019, 10:37 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Help. I think I killed my starter. Engine won't crank
Replies: 14
Views: 8179

Re: Help. I think I killed my starter. Engine won't crank

You can try it with your battery charger directly. Polarity doesn't matter but usually the negative would go to the post on the battery and the positive to ground. To make sure that it isn't the switch that is causing you troubles remove it and touch the negative to the flat post that you will find...
by rrich1
June 5th, 2019, 8:17 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Help. I think I killed my starter. Engine won't crank
Replies: 14
Views: 8179

Re: Help. I think I killed my starter. Engine won't crank

Thanks for the replies. A little update: I was able to use the fan belt and spin the engine by hand so the engine is not seized. The battery was replaced last month by the previous owner. The truck has not ran in the past two years per him. I was able to get it started but it would stall and die aft...