Recent content by George Goodridge

I have a 29 phaeton with a 7-tooth steering gear. I was rebuilding the lower worm and sector, but they look in good shape, so I kept the worm and the sector shaft. I followed the instructions in the Les Andrews book and got as far as the end play adjustment for the steering sector. The...

I'm 6.0 shrunk a bit from 6'2 due to age, etc. Big feet also. I had a 31 Victoria that had adjustable seat anchors, but even with the seats as far back as possible, it was uncomfortable to get in and out of. Also, fabricating seat extensions will extend into the rear seat foot pans which I...

Hello All, I usually don't post but do watch the Model A Forum. I own 2 As and a 39 Ford V8. I'm now in my 80s and have been working on old Fords since I was 14 years old. I want to pass on a family story from my mother--long departed--about her first drive in a Model A. She grew...

A family story from my mom who grew up in Detroit in the 20s and 30s. In 1928, she was 19 and a Flapper who enjoyed a party. She had a date with a young man (not my dad--that was much later in the 30s) who had a fairly new Model A. Mom didn't remember the body style. They drove to a party...

For Sale. Flathead V8 head cylinders. Truck casting numbers. $150 plus shipping. Set of Ford V8 heads that I thought were military because of the "ears" on either end. The casting numbers on these heads identify them as truck heads probably cast in Canada for Ford trucks from...

Ford shop manuals, volumes 1-5 plus the "owner maintenance and light repair manual" for 1971 Fords. Well used but intact. If no interest, they will be recycled. Buyer pays shipping. I will ship with a UPS box rate --no more than $20. See pictures for actual condition.