1930 Model AA Engine and Transmission Worth

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lookin-backtexas
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Re: 1930 Model AA Engine and Transmission Worth

Post by lookin-backtexas »

Peter:
Measure the wheelbase (where the tires touch the ground). Most Model AA's were 131-1/2 inches; some were 157 inches.
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ChittyBangBangIX
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Re: 1930 Model AA Engine and Transmission Worth

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Ok, thanks for the info! I will do that to day.


Thanks,
Peter
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Re: 1930 Model AA Engine and Transmission Worth

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Ok, here are my results. My wheel base from bottom of wheel to bottom of wheel is roughly about 163". I don't know if they made any that long, or if my measurements are wrong. I am missing the tires on the side I measured. (Not sure if that makes any difference :? )


Here is a picture of it , when we went to pick it up.
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Thanks,

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Peter


P.S. In my family, we name all of our motor operated vehicles. My 1926 T Fordor's name is Katie, this Model AA's name is Phoenix.
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Re: 1930 Model AA Engine and Transmission Worth

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Peter,

Sorry to inform you, but that isn't an AA chassis, unless someone changed the rear springs and the rear end. Does it have the spark and throttle levers on the steering column?

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Re: 1930 Model AA Engine and Transmission Worth

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yea im thinkin BB...
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Re: 1930 Model AA Engine and Transmission Worth

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Peter, wheelbase is center of axle to center of axle with the steering straight...
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Re: 1930 Model AA Engine and Transmission Worth

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ChittyBangBangIX wrote:Ok, here are my results. My wheel base from bottom of wheel to bottom of wheel is roughly about 163". I don't know if they made any that long, or if my measurements are wrong. I am missing the tires on the side I measured. (Not sure if that makes any difference :? )


Here is a picture of it , when we went to pick it up.
Phoenix.jpg

Thanks,

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Peter


P.S. In my family, we name all of our motor operated vehicles. My 1926 T Fordor's name is Katie, this Model AA's name is Phoenix.
The cab you need is in the picture, to the right of your truck :)
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Re: 1930 Model AA Engine and Transmission Worth

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Ok, whoa! Lots of new information to comprehend!

Spectria, we bought Phoenix from a place called "Gene's Hot Rod Shop" in Knoxville. The cab was not for sale, unfortunately.
I'm pretty sure they wanted it for a hot rod project. :cry: :( :|

And I'm wondering how you could tell it is a BB Chassis? It has a AA Radiator, headlamps and engine and transmission! But I suppose the only way to find out is to find the serial number on the frame. Where would the number be on a BB Chassis? You know now that I think about it, Model AA's rear springs were upside down weren't they? Mine are totally different. Now this truck is getting very interesting!

Thanks for your replies guys,
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Re: 1930 Model AA Engine and Transmission Worth

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Oh, and yes it does have spark and throttle levers on the steering column.
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Re: 1930 Model AA Engine and Transmission Worth

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Interesting. BB rear end and possibly everything else is AA? I don't know how an AA radiator shell would fit on a BB chassis, although I have heard a '32 radiator shell would fit on an A. The same with putting fenders and running boards from an AA to a BB. I know the BB didn't have splash shields. I have seen Gene's Hot Rod Shop advertise trucks on Fordbarn before. I for one would love to see more pictures of everything when you get a chance to take more.

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Re: 1930 Model AA Engine and Transmission Worth

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Ok I'll try to get some more pics soon. So after doing some research I have found out that the 1932 Model B (Not sure if that includes BB) had it's serial number on the Bell housing, and three different locations on the top of the left frame rail: Front, center and rear. I haven't found it yet, but I need to have it so I can title it accordingly. (I don't think it would be right to title it as a Model AA , when it could be a Model BB. :| )


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Re: 1930 Model AA Engine and Transmission Worth

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I wonder if somebody put a whole BB rear axle and suspension on it, hard
to tell from the picture.

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Re: 1930 Model AA Engine and Transmission Worth

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Reds34 wrote:Peter,

Sorry to inform you, but that isn't an AA chassis, unless someone changed the rear springs and the rear end. Does it have the spark and throttle levers on the steering column?

Red

Looks like an AA that someone installed quarter elliptic springs on.
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Re: 1930 Model AA Engine and Transmission Worth

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I believe we have a WINNER!!! :)

Chris, after looking at the truck this morning, I have surmised a possible scenario: Sometime in it's life they overloaded the rear end and springs, cracked the springs rear axle, maybe, and just replaced it with whatever they had available. Which just so happened to be from a Model BB. That's my theory, because the way the springs are mounted, via a bracket that's bolted and welded to the frame. And the welding doesn't look factory AT ALL, so in my book that's a tell tale sign that it's somebody's handiwork.

Thanks guys,
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Re: 1930 Model AA Engine and Transmission Worth

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Peter,

Anything welded on the chassis wouldn't have been original, everything was riveted together. You can see in the picture that Bob C posted that there was serious weight on the rear spring bump stops.

Red
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