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SOLD. This is the late '31 wide bed model. Almost everything on it has been replaced with new or rebuilt. It runs, drives and looks excellent. I just finished the 500 mi. break-in period on the engine. Below is a list of things done.
475X500-19
I have three tires, one brand new (it was the spare and never been on the ground) and two almost new whitewall Firestone tires. The two have about a hundred miles on them. They have the brown tint going on. I cleaned up one of them so you can see what they can look like. You could...
I had rotted whitewalls on my pickup and went to blackwalls. Decided to go back to whitewalls. Almost new set of Firestone 475/500-19 blackwalls tires. Four of the tires have under 100 miles on them and one with zero miles.
Price: $495
Thanks all. Found one. Tams has a couple in stock.
I need the inside door lock knob for my '31 CCPU. Everyone seems to be out of them. Original or repro, either is fine. Drop me a line if you have an extra. Thanks
Background: I replaced the steering gear box with a rebuilt and while at it updated the steering column with new levers, upper bushing, new steering wheel , and repaired a crack at the bracket where the lever rods exit the column right above the gear box.
Problem: The spark advance lever can...
Although the "Posting Rules" say I can post replies when I attempt to I get a message that says I don't have permission. Do I need to change something?
I ran across this website article that is rich in Model A and auto history. It is rather lengthy but has a lot of Ford, Briggs, LeBarons and auto body building history.
http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/b/briggs/briggs.htm
What might I expect to pay for the below engine. Let's assume everything is as stated.
"Model A Rebuilt Engine. All new babbett, pistons, adjustable valves, resurfaced flywheel with new clutch, New manifolds. Timing tab"
Thanks for your help.
Les Andrews says one way to check the quality of your front spring is to measure the bumper height above the ground. He says measure it a the "center of the bumper". I assume that means the horizontal center but is that measurement taken at the botton, center or top of the bumper?
One more...
Is there any way to search out members based on state of residence? I'd like to see if I can find anyone else with an "A" in Delaware besides myself. Thanks
I'm interested in replacing the steel wide bed in my late 31' pickup with a wood bed and would like to talk to anyone that has done it. I really like the look and my strong interest is in driving rather than showing.