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For Sale: 1932 Ford Tudor Sedan Survivor Hot Rod 8BA motor This is an amazing Survivor Hot Rod from the early 1950s, with period Black Paint that was done in the early 1950s, and fully restored mechanicals, like a 1952 Mercury 4” stroke 8BA, with some choice speed parts like an Isky cam, a...

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Thanks! Is there a way to know if this is for a 28/29 or 30/31? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Hello, I am writing to ask for help to ID a piece of Model A sheetmetal stored in my basement that came with a 1930 model a coupe I used to own. I believe this is trunk piece? But I need help to ID what exactly it is? (Pics below) I would like to sell this one to somebody who can use it, so...

Thanks to all, this is great information. In regards the spring shackles I believe once the wheels are on to support the axle and there is some weight on the chassis the shackle will rotate up into that 45 degrees orientation. Thanks for the feedback on the wishbones too, I will likely start...

Thanks! Would accessories like the fuel pump and starter interchange onto the 59A? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi folks, thanks for all detailed information. I would not be investing any machine work into this motor. It is more a nice package for me to mock-up my motor mounts and k member location from. So my question is really about external mounting dimensions and how they compare with the postwar 59a...

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As you can see I am in the very beginning, stock model a frame, I have a stock 1932 K member, the rear is 1936 Banjo with adapter plates for spring over. Any advice on setting up driveshaft length is also appreciated. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello, I am building an Av8 Model A hot rod and have the opportunity to buy a running complete 1939 “A cast head” Flathead with transmission reasonably. This combination would be useful to me as it would provide me with the dimensions to set up my motor mounts and k member. My question is: are...

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