Recent content by DougVieyra

REAR END QUESTION : Women most often ask this question. "Is my *** fat ? " - ( For the purpose of self-protection, I will not identify myself in the post. )

As this is a FORUM and not THE SWAP MEET, I presume you are asking if these two caps are worth the money that is being asked ($35). The cap that is marked $1. is well worth the $1 being asked. As to whether the two are worth $35, the answer can best be answered by placing the Post in the...

John Dillinger was a huge Ford fan. Especially of the '34 Ford V-8 he used on Bank jobs. If he were alive today, I am sure he would be a strong FordBarn member. But I suspect that he would NOT be scamming 'Barners'; while at the same time he WOULD be robbing banks ! He followed the old...

You have got to figure out who you are building the car for . It did take me a long time to get over my overwhelming prejudice against Fibreglass, but once I got over that, Practicality and sensibility came into my life. Now I just have a 'mild' prejudice. For most of us, particularly a...

My 65 odd years of driving my Ford Model A's with various brands of tires leads me to this conclusion: Make sure you like the Firestone size and style (looks). For, while they are as the others above have stated, in my experience, I have not been able to wear out the Firestone tires. Ever...

I LOVE that "Much Improved" 1932 Model B water-pump. Ignoring the minimial 'improvements' in the water jacket of the B head,and the improved effectiveness of the pump empellor, it is the MOUNTING of the B water-pump that makes me a great fan; for it removes the risk of breaking off the mounting...

dlshady - Post # 9 If "A picture is worth a thousand words", you have given us the Encyclopedia Brittanica ! Many of us are more 'visual' than those who are 'literate'. And I appreciate both; but with your photos you have done us all a great service. Thank you very much. - Doug Vieyra...

Thanks Al, for noticing that I am STILL alive, when so many of our 'old timers' have moved on to that great 'Junk Yard' in heaven. At 82 years of age, I too am beginnng to lose some of my 'bounce'. Last month, I sprained my wrist, while bunge-jumping in Barneo, Twisted my ankle while playing...

Found right here, in the FORD BARN Classifieds for 5 August 2024: 28/29 Model A Wheels Set of 5, City: La Verne * State: Ca. Price: 200.00 for all 5 wheels, one may be questionable, others are good. in LA *( It is the shipping that drives the over-all cost up.) - Doug Vieyra...

I came late to the Model A World. In 1955 I did not want a Ford Model A because they were so common as 'every day drivers'. So instead I bought and drove a small number of non-Ford cars - 1928 Chandler, 1928 (gasp) Chevrolet, 1928 Reo Flying Cloud, 1928 Willys-Knight, 1928 Huppmobile. Of...

Synchro909 Post #5 "Were Model As rebadged back in the day . . . a diamond shaped radiator badge." ------------------------------ The famous "Back in the Day" had many idosecracies and unique 'personalizations' to their cars. One that was particularly noticable was the display of the Auto...

I have used serveral of these vintage original accessory Manifold Heaters, and yes there were several different makes, and the fitting to the firewall is a concern to be aware of. However, in-between the end of the heater and the firewall, there is a space that needs to be filled, which...

With so many of the 'newer' (and some older) Model A drivers switching to the 'de rigeur' 16" V-8 wire wheels from the 1935 Ford, it is realively easy to find good original Ford-Made 21" wheels. And they are significantly less costly than anything (mostly likely with less quality) made new...

Post # 3 - Model A Ron: "I would keep the original Model A wheels......the 16's make it look more like a hotrod in my opinion." --------------------------------------- I do not think they necessarily look like a hotrod. But rather the Ford Model A as it was typically seen in the 1935 -1960...

I had a set (5) of those General Jumbo wheels. And importantly (and often missing) the original (correct) hubcaps. Never did get them put on the car. Gave them to a friend. I still have a full set (5) of accessory wood-spoked Artillery wheels made by MotoWheel Corp. These are 21" for the...