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Thanks guys, the info is a help, I'll check the dia on the mains tomorrow [ so it looks like its a '38 -39 motor at this point. I'll report back. chuck in the Burgh

Hi guys, Looking for some info on my v-8 60hp motor I acquired. I'm trying to figure out what year it is and some rebuild options. Here's some questions and then the info I found on the engine: Questions: 1. Any input on what year it is, based on rod journal dia 1.580 (doesn't look like "40)...

Skryla, I found a NOS Ford stamped 4 blade at the Canfield Ohio swapmeet and used it, don't know what year, it was a 4 blade, no rust. Suggest you look for something similiar, but you could adapt any good fan blade, just make sure it's solid with no rust ( it get's in sneaky places). I'm not...

Many raised good questions. However, here is one answer to the specific question! Here is how I did the '36 pump on the Scalded Dog Adapter on my A, after having the stock water pump "grenade" and take out my radiator on my '30 stock coupe with a slightly modified 4 banger (Snyder's 5.5 head...

Thanks guys for the input. Shoes were arced to match drums after they were turned. I'll pull the hubs and double check everything and the grease, then hook up the rears. And check it out again.

I wondered if anybody has tried testing the temp on there drums after testing the brakes? Just finished intalling Ted's Floaters & new drums on the front of my '30 coupe. So I've been running it around the block (carefully) w/ only front brakes connected to balance the braking/adjustment of...

It looks like you have a great basic car to start in any direction you decide to go - clean it up, get it running, save your money and drive it you will be surprised how much respect you will get from the "A" comunity andor the serious hotrod community. Last I knew they weren't making any more...

My 2 Cents - go slow, save your money, don't sell anything - The best investment and cheapest is this site (historically) and the people on it. Information is the key - you can have a nice fun Model A for a lot less money than a "built" hotrod or fully restored A - I run a 30 A coupe and a...