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Here is a link to the craigslist add for my '30 Fordor. Newly rebuild motor by AER and it is practically all done mechanically. I have hesitated tearing it down for paint because I like the look of it. $10,000 obo http://quadcities.craigslist.org/cto/5631461313.html

If anyone is interested I am selling my Fordor. It will be listed in the for sale area also http://quadcities.craigslist.org/cto/5631461313.html

I am installing a new u-joint during an engine rebuild and I need to know how much grease to use. Do I fully pack the u-joint and housing before closing things up? Thanks in advance for your help Curt

After a lot of work on the rest of my car I finally pulled the engine and dropped off to Rich today for him to do a long block rebuild. I am looking forward to getting it back in 6 or so weeks and getting my fordor back on the road running the way it should be running. Merry Christmas to...

I hope I am over thinking things but I could use some advice. While trying to remove my transmission to replace the clutch, the two nuts for the radius ball are frozen to the bolts and now both bolts spin. I see I can buy a new radius ball kit from Snyder's with new cups and bolts, but I am...

I installed a leakless water pump from Snyders. I also bought the bolt kit that replaces the factory studs to make it easier to install. My question is do I need to put thread sealant on these bolts? Are the holes blind or do they go through to the water passages? Thanks Curt

For many of you this is a pointless post. For use "newbies" taking our cars out for the first time is a HUGE event. I purchased my car in February of 2013 and backed it off the trailer and drove it into my garage and started working on it. After installing a new header, correct tires, a new...

I need a little help and advice. I have not gotten my Fordor on the road yet since I am slowly working through the mechanics to make sure things are safe and sound. Today I pulled the left rear hub off to check and inspect the brake pads and to install new springs (I recently completed this on...

The sector shaft on my steering box is loose and it seems the bushings are shot. I do not seem to have much play in the worm gear and I am wondering if anyone else has seen anything like this and if it would be possible to just remove the sector housing and replace bushings if there is no...

Can anyone help me find a source for the floor pan that is under the front seat of a 30 Murray Fordor? I have dug through the major catalogs and ordered a few wrong parts and I can not find anyone who has one available. I would like to buy one but I think I have enough left of my original one...

I started the process to remove my running boards this weekend and discovered I was in for more than I bargained for. I understand that I need to remove the body to frame bolts to remove the running boards (yes I have the one piece boards) but I would like to know if after taking these bolts...

I have had my A for almost a year and the most disappointing part of ownership is the lack of a Model A club in my local area. I live on the Iowa side of a metro area that spans across the Mississippi River. I assume the major reason there is not a Model A club in the area is due to the split...

I recently replaced my windshield in my '30 Murray Fordor and I finally received the gasket for the bottom and sides of the windshield to the cab seal. I would like to know if I am supposed to work at making this a long, notched 1 piece gasket or is it ok to cut it into three pieces? Thanks in...

I bought new safety glass for my 3 window 1930 Fordor. I would like some advise on what gasket/bedding/sealant to use to install the rear and two small rear quarter windows? I tried to use regular bedding without any luck. Thanks in advance for the help

I am replacing my header on my 1930 Fordor and all the original nails/tacks were gone or rusted and I now need to know what size of nails/tacks I need. There are some needed for the steel sheet metal piece that is above the windshield and some are needed to nail the roof to the header. Any...

I ordered new safety glass for my 30 standard fordor and I am trying to figure out how to remove the windows from the rear doors. It looks like I will need to remove the inside plate that the crank and door handle are attached to. Can anyone give me some advice or instructions so I do not have...

I bought new glass for my 1930 model A fordor - Murray and was wondering if anyone has experience installing the windshield glass in the frame? I have the roll of new rubber (or whatever it is) and it looks fairly straight forward. Any advice would be appreciated. Curt

From all that I have read I am very lucky to have found an original Murray Fordor that has no rust on the body (except the running boards) and only needs the header replaced. I removed the old header and cleaned the "L" shaped channel that spans across the windshield. While doing this I had to...

I just had my fuel tank re-soldered at the steering wheel mount due to a leak. I pulled the fuel gauge out to change out the crusty old cork and realized the wire is the wrong shape. Someone made it nearly straight.... Does anyone have a fuel gauge they could lay on a piece of grid paper so I...

I have an original Fordor that the interior was taken out of due to cats living in it. Anyone with interior for the Fordor Murray body contact me. Curt