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    Help rebulding Model A cowl

    So I'm a newby with a '29 Sport Coupe, and the cowl is fairly clean but some cancer in the lower regions. I'd like to hear what some of you guys normally do. The door post section and upper windshield frame are in excellent shape. The lower cowl panels each have fist size bites taken out of...
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    Model A steering box

    Looking for an old steering box that I can use as a template to modify an F-100 steering box and column. Doesn't need to be working. I just need to get the angle and bolt hole position so it sits on my frame right.
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    Hollow valve lifters worth it?

    I bought a rebuld kit for my 8RT engine from Patrick's that included solid adjustable lifters. There still new in the box. Nothing wrong with them, but I see Drake's has the hollow adjustables on sale in their Summer catalog. Any thoughts on the Drakes, or whether the difference is...
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    Is my Model A buggy spring OK?

    I guess I'm thinking this is to be expected for an 80 year old spring, but then again, I'm FNG. This is what my rear spring leaves look like close up and off the car. Can our panel of experts tell me, do I just put it back on the car, and let the weight load it up and spread the leaves, or do...
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    40 Ford truck helper springs? Whatzit?

    These came off of a 40 Ford truck rear end. The best I can think is, maybe they are helper springs? Should have taken a picture before I took everything apart -coulda, shoulda, woulda. The spring mounted directly over the axle. It was spaced on each side with oak blocks between the axle and...
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    1938 - 1940 Ford Banjo Rear End

    Thanks for looking. I'm looking for a 38 to 40 rear end in decent shape for a full fendered Model AV-8 project. If I'm lucky, you have what I need and live within a days drive from Phoenix. Originally wanted 38 or 39, but 40 or 41 will work.
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    Re-pop rumble hinges

    I have a '29 Sport Coupe. I'm pretty much rebuilding the rear sheet metal starting from scratch. I will need replacement hinges, brackets, etc for the rumble lid. Can you guys give me feedback on your experience with remanufactured hinges, triangle brackets, and braces? One thing I'm awfully...
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    Sport Coupe Assembly question

    Hey, all. I'm a little conflicted about reassembling my Model A body. I've seen a couple of posts and articles here and there that say to mount the fenders and running boards first, then line up everything as you go. I've also seen suggestions to put in the cowl and door posts first, and line up...
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    Help with wire wheels on 42-48 rear end

    The best I can figure is I have a banjo rear end from the 42 - 48 era. It has 12" drums. I'd like to put wire spokes all around like the style in this picture, but the ones I have are for 10" drums. I suppose I could use adapters, but my question is, did they make this style for the larger 12"...
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    Model A frame straightening

    I'm looking for a shop in the Phoenix area to straighten my frame. It's really not bad, but a little bit tweaked in front of the center cross member. Sure appreciate the input. Thanks in advance. Mike
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