Recent content by darrylkmc

I used to get a fair amount of Model A parts from Carlin Manufacturing and Distributing, Beaumont, TX., many years ago, attached is a photo of my last catalog dates 1983, with notes where l updated rear axle parts pricing. Sometime shortly after this catalog was published, l ordered a set of...

alundsberg, Attached are photos of a Diamond B engine that l did a crack repair on about 35 years ago, l used 1/8" solid brass plugs, 11 of them, starting on each end and worked towards the middle, drilling half into the crack and half into the plug. Many years later Pete recommended that l use...

Water cools better and the Model A engine enjoys its self best when using it, all things being equal, from my experience. The down side, if you fail to use a Rust Inhibitor, sold as Anti-Rust and Water Pump Lube, ie. Water Soluble Oil, then of course the iron wetted parts will begin to rust...

Gaslight Repro 1930-31 Front Fenders Gaslight is the manufacturer of the '30-'31 Front Fenders, attached is what Snyder's writes in their catalog as of 2016 regarding the Fit and Finish of the Gaslight fenders. Generally, l am happy that Snyder's describes what they sell, l have learned to Read...

1crosscut, I believe that l might be able to help you out with that piston, l have a STD bore '32 engine that l had a rod go out on years ago and l have modern STD pistons and will get replacement rods when l put it back together. This leaves a set of or a single original Ford Script piston...

Marks Coupe is running, after a few tip from the Nu-Rex video on YouTube. I will post an update soon with more details, and a picture when l get one small enough. Darryl in Fairbanks

I did go out and take a look at Marks 1930 Standard Coupe last night, l forgot to take any photos, a very solid, nice looking example. It was not getting power to the Nurex ignition, but once we got the points hot we still had no spark. It was getting late so we decided to regroup on Friday...

Mark, I sent you a a Private Message with my contact information. Darryl in Fairbanks

No fear pulling that plug, the only thing it is holding back is engine oil. Darryl in Fairbanks

Here is a photo of what the early and late style baffles look like from the inside. Darryl in Fairbanks

Teens Dodge Brothers Touring bodies have a metal tag attached to the seat frame that said ALL STEEL BODY BY Edward G. Budd Manufacturing Company. The only wood used on those car bodies was for tacking the upholstery to. Darryl in Fairbanks

$105.00 + $148.18 Shipping......... To Alaska Darryl in Fairbanks

rfitzpatrick, Ford Motor Company of Canada was convinced by Mr. Robertson that the use of his Square Recessed screws would aid during assembly and help speed up things a bit. Plus, they are a Canadian product. My March engine number Standard Canadian Phaeton has an interesting mix of mostly...

Here is a link to a previous discussion: Fun With Asphaltum Paint! https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152055&showall=1 Darryl in Fairbanks

Thanks everyone for your replies, I will take another look at Brewster Green. I am pretty sure that I compared all of the green colours. A true comparison will have to wait though until one of the Longest days of the year, rather than one of the shortest. I had not noticed until l was writing...