Recent content by tennsmith

In search of a generator integral pulley/fan assembly for an 8BA flathead truck engine, 49-53. Pulley diameter is a tad over 3" and the pulley is for a wide belt, being some 3/4" wide. It is keyed on the generator shaft, not threaded. TIA

51 Merc-CT, thanks for the dimensional data, was thinking about perhaps turning one out of a billet of aluminum.

John, that is one of the answers I was looking for. I remember readinag, in the past, where someone had used something commonly available and made one...and it was a propane cylinder, but I had forgotten. Thanks...I'll give it serious consideration.

I have a ’50 Ford F1 truck with the 239 V8 flathead engine. It has the short bellhousing segment between the engine and transmission and this segment has a hole in it to allow the starter bendix to stick through it. Originally, this hole was covered by a thin metal can like structure to...

Anyone happen to have one of these lying around? The view is from inside the trunk, looking rearward at the lower lid opening. I need both the latch tab and the housing that supports it.

Thanks for the photos! That answers my question.

Thanks for the reply, I had never really noticed those captured nuts before. One of mine appears to be missing and the other appears to be quite rusted. When I got the car, no bolts were in those brackets. That area is pretty inaccessible and I'm not sure what I will do, but thanks for the...

I have a question about orientation of the rear bumper mounting brackets, NOT the ones that go from the bumper to the body, but those between the end of the frame and the body mounting holes for the rear bumper. I took these off, not paying attention to orientation and need to know which is...

SOLD!! I have a complete front brake setup for a 50 Ford F1. Will likely fit 48 and 49 as well, but I can't be positive on that. Do your homework if you have a 48 or 49. I Put disc brakes on my truck and have backing plates, shoes, adjusters, springs, wheel cylinders, drums, bearings and...

I have an unused Mustang II manual rack and pinion for sale. It came as a part of a Heidt's front end kit for a 35-40 Ford and was new when I got it. I have had it 4-5 years. The ends of the tie rods have been cut off 1" on either side, as required to fit the "fat fendered" 35-40 Fords and...

Shipping of the new drums plus return of the bad ones is all on Bratton's. I don't think I could ask for much more...accidents do happen and they stepped up and took responsibility for it. I'll continue to be a customer. :-)

ISSUE RESOLVED!!! OK, to satisfy inquiring minds, the problem was acknowledged by Bratton's to be theirs. Apparently, a shipment of drums left the factory without being measured/machined on that surface. They thought they had found them all and pulled them from inventory, but mine slipped...

Some questions answered...my rims have not been damaged/repaired/welded. I tried 3 out of the 4, all with the same result. They are, as far as I know, 19" stock steel spoked rims with a tire size: 4.75/5.00-19. The cast iron drums were mounted to my hubs by a reputable A Model shop in...

I've just purchased a set of cast iron drums for my A. They came from Bratton's. Got the old hubs put into the new drums, studs swedged, drums trued to the hub, and began reassembly. All went well until I tried to mount the rear wheels. They absolutely will NOT go over the emergency brake...

I have a complete seat from a '36 Ford 5 window coupe for sale. It consists of the metal seat pan w/wooden sides, the bottom cushion and the back cushion, plus adjuster rails for both sides. Due to the size of this item, it is local pickup only. The hinges at the top of the back are not...