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  1. Tom from Drippin'

    Engine swap at factory?

    Tried that 3 times now. clicked "upload" and nothing happens.
  2. Tom from Drippin'

    Engine swap at factory?

    Tried twice. Can't upload photos.
  3. Tom from Drippin'

    Engine swap at factory?

    This is the "Container Vicky" found abandoned in a container on the New York / New Jersey docks after 911. From it's condition, I seriously doubt a previous owner looked for a near-matching number.
  4. Tom from Drippin'

    Engine swap at factory?

    Thanks, Brent That's an answer I had not thought about. It's still quite a coincidence.
  5. Tom from Drippin'

    Engine swap at factory?

    I did not think to do that 8 years ago, but did not easily see any other markings. I only checked the engine # at first and found it to be a '31 and therefore probably correct. It wasn't till after the car was finished that I did the engine / frame # comparison.
  6. Tom from Drippin'

    Engine swap at factory?

    It does not bother me to drive an "illegitimate" car. I just thought it is VERY coincidental that the two numbers are only two manufacturing days apart. I also thought it would make for good discussion.
  7. Tom from Drippin'

    Engine swap at factory?

    My '31 Victoria has a different engine number than the frame number. While this is not unusual, the numbers are only 11,956 apart. The frame number is 4301547, and the engine is 4313503. The info. I have indicates that the original engine was made on Tuesday, Jan. 27th. Engines were produced on...
  8. Tom from Drippin'

    Painting cowl / gas tank

    Although not "correct" as per the Judging Standards, I think the welting looks better in it's natural black. Also, the tank is easier pin striped on the bench.
  9. Tom from Drippin'

    Just wondering : what's your year of birth ?

    1944
  10. Tom from Drippin'

    Model A classification

    Bx2
  11. Tom from Drippin'

    Congratulations JOOP Finding Wayne Carini's Car

    Thanks, Bob
  12. Tom from Drippin'

    Congratulations JOOP Finding Wayne Carini's Car

    Can someone please explain both the distributor and head modifications. I'v never seen 'em before.
  13. Tom from Drippin'

    Classic Car Insurance

    I currently have my three classic cars with J.C. Taylor. I've been with them for years with no problems (no claims either). In obtaining an umbrella policy from the company that insures my daily drivers, they require that I insure my three classics with American Collectors. I have never heard of...
  14. Tom from Drippin'

    what other old cars are in your garage?

    '63 Ford Falcon Ranchero. With 260 V8 & 4spd.
  15. Tom from Drippin'

    Battery Tenders?

    Which way? 24/7 or intermittent?
  16. Tom from Drippin'

    Battery Tenders?

    Should battery tenders be connected 24/7, or every other week or so?
  17. Tom from Drippin'

    victoria colors

    PPG has two different colors "Brewster Green" and "Brewster Green Medium". I think the "Brewster Green" is more like Kewanee (sp?) or Elkpoint Green ( whichever is the dark one). I used "Brewster Green Medium" which in low light, appears almost black. I believe the PPG # to be DCC 1017 (that's...
  18. Tom from Drippin'

    victoria colors

    Don't make the same mistake I did. When I painted mine (the leatherback on a dolly in Brick's post) I "forgot" to paint the reveals at the windows, lower body color. "Head up and locked".
  19. Tom from Drippin'

    Truck restoration manual?

    I agree. A waste of money.
  20. Tom from Drippin'

    Pickup rear bumper brackets

    Modified bracket sketch attached.
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