Recent content by Mike Russell

Re: Help identifying ‘31 Panel As for your question about 2 rear doors vs a single rear door...the general rule is 2 doors makes it a panel (truck). 1 door is a sedan delivery (car). I'm not sure this applies to Model A Fords. Someone will correct me if I am wrong. Mike

I can't be sure. I have had the car since 1966. The previous owner bought it in 1953 from the original owner. I have not found anything on it that was an obvious change. The front and rear springs were deeply worn from dirt and gravel road use. You are correct. They could have been changed. Mike

The Ford Price List of Parts says 8 leaf front spring is for '26/'27, 7 leaf for earlier. My '26 Runabout has 7 leaves and I'm pretty sure it has not been changed. I thought body style might be a factor, as in more leaves for heavier enclosed models. Mike

Are there any tie rod or drag link issues when using a dropped axle? Mike

My problem is that I don't know what I want. Mike

If I remember right, There was a letter for truck use, one for regular car use and one for speedster use. Mine is the regular car head. I am waiting for some info from Stipe cams. Thanks. Mike

Hi. I'm not new to Model Ts but I'm new here. I have a Model T block with a Model A crankshaft and I am planning to install a Frontenac head. I am wondering where to get some good advice on choosing a camshaft. I forget the model of the Fronty, but it is a rather mundane one with a single...