Recent content by Bob G/Spanaway

They look like Model T to me. Might try those guys. MTFCA Forum is the most active. http://www.modeltfordclubofamerica.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=2

Mark, Thanks for Gene French's info. I'll contact him. Bob

HSS with about .060 radius. I changed radius experimenting but still too rough to suit me. I used Vic Zannis' setup just for my own use. I served a Tool & Die Apprenticeship many moons ago and still work at it so I have a fair knowledge on grinding tools.

Can someone post a picture or sketch of how to properly grind a tool for the finish cut of the last few thousandths on a newly poured Babbitt bearing? I'm not happy with the finish I'm getting. Thanks in advance.

My '40 coupe and pickup both have 3.78s with columbias with warmed up flatties. They work good on the freeway at 65 - 70 even up hills. I love 'em!

I've had both '42 & '47. Never have seen one with wipers over the windshield like the Russky one.

Yup, now I have to get my hands dirty. My son has the 170 now. It's in Concord, Ca. He's been riding in it since he was a kid and flew it some after he got his license. He's 52 now. She was in 25 episodes of Northern Exposure. Good old bird. Wife and I flew it to Alaska 4 times.

I just met up with Pete Rose from Langley, B.C. He gave me two sets of gears and other rear parts. Two boxes of parts. He even drove over half way to my place to deliver them. About 150 miles round trip. What a guy! I tried to slip him a couple greenbacks for gas but he wouldn't take them. Also...

Re: ‘40 PU Stock gas fill location? Here's mine. Kind of a small pic but with a magnifying glass you can see it. Bob

I have a Columbia in it that I really like so I'm pretty much committed to a stocker. Thanks guys for all the replies. I'll let you know what happens. Bob

Broke two teeth off the ring gear. Now I'm having a hard time finding parts for it. (ring & pinion) No new ones seem to be around. Any ideas where to find some new or used gears or a whole rear end? 3.78 Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the help guys!

I'm going to rebuild my '40 coupe rear end. All the info I've found doesn't talk about setting the pinion in or out to get a good tooth contact pattern with the ring gear. Should I expect the new bearings to be exactly the same as the old ones so no adjustment is required? (hard to believe) Will...

Me too...as of 1-22-86. I'll never forget that date. I lucked out by never starting smoking.

Here's one that makes the right kind of noise. Modified Starduster Too with 755 Jake. I built it and still have it.