Car differantial bolt up to AA transmission
- johnnydidd
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Car differantial bolt up to AA transmission
Due to the nature of the shape of my Doodlebug I am considering changing the rear end (Earlier post) will a car rear end bolt to AA transmission and if so which universal joint do I use? There shouldnt be any problem changing the transmission to a car transmission if the rear end wont match the AA transmission?????? I hope this makes sense. John
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Re: Car differantial bolt up to AA transmission
It won't bolt up without some welding. The driveshafts on the cars were one piece so you would have to do some welding. I'm sure you could find another truck rear end without too much trouble.
Red
Red
- johnnydidd
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Re: Car differantial bolt up to AA transmission
Red, thanks for the reply, the rear end is bolted to the frame now which makes a very rough ride I wont be using it for a tractor, just a fun car. Will the rear end torque tube bolt to the transmission?
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Re: Car differantial bolt up to AA transmission
John, this link should answer your question.
http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/aafourspeedachassis.htm
Bob
http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/aafourspeedachassis.htm
Bob
Re: Car differantial bolt up to AA transmission
What trans do you have?
28/29's had a three speed which would be the same as a caar while 30/31 would be a 4 sped which would be different.
28/29's had a three speed which would be the same as a caar while 30/31 would be a 4 sped which would be different.
- johnnydidd
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Re: Car differantial bolt up to AA transmission
I have a four speed transmission. It is a 1928 AA, its stamped on the cowl. John
- Chris Haynes
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Re: Car differantial bolt up to AA transmission
johnnydidd wrote:I have a four speed transmission. It is a 1928 AA, its stamped on the cowl. John
This may be a shock to you. Ford didn't build doodlebugs. It is a creation of somebody elses mind. What you have on it has no relation to a stock Ford.
- johnnydidd
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Re: Car differantial bolt up to AA transmission
I realize that Ford didn t build Doodlebugs, these were made in the 30s and 40s due to fact the farmer didnt have the money or tractors were not available at the time WWll and etc. Mine was made from a 1928 Model AA Truck. It has a Model A engine with a four speed transmission, gear reduction after the transmission and a worm drive differantial. The rear end leaks oil bad and has a bad clank in it, the gear reduction has a bad leak, the transmiison has a uncovered universal joint which causes the transmission to leak very bad. Its a cute little Doodlebug I just want to drive it and use it in parades.
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Re: Car differantial bolt up to AA transmission
How about some pictures so we can see what you have.
Re: Car differantial bolt up to AA transmission
johnnydidd,
Where are you located? I could use some worm drive parts and I have a complete 30-31 AA rear end I could give you if you want to drive up and make the trade. I am located in eastern, ct.
Regards,
Jared
Where are you located? I could use some worm drive parts and I have a complete 30-31 AA rear end I could give you if you want to drive up and make the trade. I am located in eastern, ct.
Regards,
Jared
- johnnydidd
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Re: Car differantial bolt up to AA transmission
I am located in Overland Park, Ks, outside of Kansas City. I will post pictures if I can figure out to do it. Thats it on my sign in. John
- Chris Haynes
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Re: Car differantial bolt up to AA transmission
The four speed was not available in 1928. What you have is a mutt.
- rollingsculpture
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Re: Car differantial bolt up to AA transmission
mmfffhahahhhh so chris thanks for the laugh . since its a doodlebug it can be what ever its owner makes it , moderntimes and all ...oh well wrong board i suppose. Nice offer jared. such good guys on this forum.Chris Haynes wrote:The four speed was not available in 1928. What you have is a mutt.
- johnnydidd
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Re: Car differantial bolt up to AA transmission
Chris, I couldnt have said it better, it is a mutt but thats what a Doodle is a mutt. Its fun!!! thats whats important. John
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Re: Car differantial bolt up to AA transmission
John: If you do get a car/p-u rear end installed, or a big truck rear, and use any type of suspension, then it won't be considered a doodlebug (homemade tractor), and thus subject to registration and plates. At least that's the way it is here in New Yaack. Joining a Model A Club near you is always a good idea. Those guys are usually parts hoarders, and have great knowledge. Buggies R Us....