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40/41 hood
Here is a photo. I would use the '40 if you've got a choice. The modifications for '41 removed a lot of structural integrity. The hood that '41 latch came from is completely collapsed due to repeated hard closing. I've tried to give it away, but have no takers.- Cartravel
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- Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
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Disc Wheels on Model A
Grier, thanks for the information that addresses my original question. I'll give Randy a call.- Cartravel
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- Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Disc Wheels on Model A
Disk wheels were the "Mag" wheels of the period. I've seen lots of period ads and photos of them but few on cars today other than Chevy wheels. The maroon Mercury photo is obviously not period (color photo). I believe those are Chevy wheels since they have separate rims held on with four bolts.- Cartravel
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- Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Disc Wheels on Model A
Yeah, I love the shape. The only disk wheels I've ever seen on Ts or As were either Chevy or Disteel (30"). Those bodies have also been put on an A chassis. My project is a composite - Model T Fronty engine connected to Model A drivetrain. Unfortunately, my Mercury body was very rough and...- Cartravel
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- Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Disc Wheels on Model A
I'm working on a speedster project and want to use disk wheels off a Chevy. I found the thread below but no one said they had done it. The stud circle is the same but Chevys have 6 studs rather than 5. It would be nice to buy Model A hubs and drums without the stud holes so I could drill my own...- Cartravel
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- Forum: Model A (1928-31)