Recent content by Dino31

Thanks for the info. Mine are in fair condition and I will be able to use some of it, but not all. I saw the ones Mac's has, are they any good? :confused:

Couldn't think of a better source to ask this question: Who makes the best repo sheet metal. Fenders, running boards etc for a 31 Model A? Thanks for your advice in advance.

Thanks guys, I'll take the top off and see if I can figure it out. The forks in neutral position. How do I know it is in the right position. Just figure where it should be ? Thanks again.

Hi everyone. Thanks to the help I got on this forum and a few guys on HAMB, I was able to remove the body off my 31 coupe. Photos attached. I also posted asking how to remove the shifter prior to removing the body and was told to put her in neutral, remove the top the ******, lift it off and...

Sounds easy enough, thanks for the advice. I'll give it a try tomorrow. :rolleyes:

Yes, just for removing the body, the ****** works fine. No work needed, just don't want to damage any thing. Any advice as far as reassembling it? Thanks

Hi everyone. I appreciate everyone's help with removing the body off my 31, 5 window coupe. I'm ready to go except the gear shift lever. I punched out the drift pin, but it didn't feel like it wanted to come out without damaging something. Can anyone tell me how to remove it properly? I want to...

Here she is when we bought her outside of Frederick, MD

Thanks again everyone. I googled this subject an got an old thread from I guess is the old Ford Barn and someone had posted saying he used a engine hoist through a doorway. I've thought about that,but I'm concerned the body would warp. Also wondering if it was lifted from the top with towing...

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I don't know if I can post pics without becoming a member. :confused: I tried to post some pics of the project so far, but able to. Thanks again, I'll edit my profile.

Hi everyone, I recently got '31 coupe and in the middle of a tear down. I need advice on how to get the body off the frame. I working in a shop with an eight foot ceiling, so I'll probably have to do it outside. Unfortunately, I don't have a strong enough beam in my shop to use chain hoist. I...

Thanks for the replies. I've done restorations before. I just finished a Ford F-1 pick up which I'm selling to fund this Model a project. It's not running, however my Dad and I restored a 30 five window when I was in high school many years ago. I'm too old to remember any details of the...

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site, it was recommended by Ford Truck Enthusiasts site. I just got a 31 coupe and plan on doing a frame off restoration. My question is which book or manual do you think it the best guide on disassembly? Thanks in advance.. I'm sure I'll have more questions once the...

Living in Northern Virginia originally from Connecticut. Just got 31 coupe stocker.

Thanks for quick reply, I'll ask stock questions only:)