Recent content by Aaron Franck

Can anyone tell me what material ‘39 Ford transmission gears and shafts are made of? Grade of steel? Also, what Rockwell hardness they were originally hardened too? I’ve read an article in an old Hot Rod book that talks about annealing the gears/shafts and then re-hardening to a less brittle...

Bob, good info. I concur 30-31 coupe 27 3/4”, that’s what my 31 coupe measures. 29 ccpu at 29” seems right, that’s approximately what my 29 ccpu door opening measures. Davehc, I’ve been to that site and printed off most of the blueprints, really good information, but they’re missing some...

Nothing? No measurements, no information, no help? I guess if our Model A club every starts meetings/events again I’ll just take a tape measure and start my own spreadsheet. Thanks anyway.

Charlie, I completely understand your line of thought but, I have a 29 Fordor, 28/29 pickup pieces and a 31 Coupe. And, who knows what I’m going to bring home next week. When I’m out picking or at auction/sales I would like to know what doors I’m looking at. With the availability of cars and...

I’m looking for a source (internet or book) for definitive information on Model A door measurements. Any help or direction is appreciated.