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  1. gwhite

    Wanted: 29-31 oil return tube & Magnesium Side Timing Cover

    Looking for the 15" long (May 1929-31) oil return tube (the long one) and a magnesium side timing cover like the one shown here; http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/sidetimingcovers.htm
  2. gwhite

    35-6 Perch Pins

    Looking for a set of 35-6 perch pins...don't care if the threads are junk.
  3. gwhite

    2 or 2 1/4" Long Shackles

    In this application it's not a concern. Long story...trying to recreate a suspension setup on an old dry lakes car.
  4. gwhite

    2 or 2 1/4" Long Shackles

    My apologies in advance for this odd request, I'm trying to find the source of a 2" or 2 1/4" long (bolt-to-bolt, not width) shackle. I believe the 42-48 fronts are close to this size but don't have any on-hand to measure...hoping someone can point me in the right direction. (And yeah, I know...
  5. gwhite

    I"m back ! (finally)

    What the hell does this have to do with Model A's???? Interesting that someone posts a thread on a period modification/add-on and the thread is met with disdain (you know who you are, one-star bandit), but we can discuss the finer points of modern mods and/or technology and it's good as gold...
  6. gwhite

    welded crankshafts

    SCAT makes a counterbalanced Model A crank with the correct 1.625" main journals; http://www.scatcrankshafts.com/product-pages/ford_vintage/crankshafts/
  7. gwhite

    Looking for engine stand plans

    Very cool! Wish I would have seen that before I got started on mine :)
  8. gwhite

    Looking for engine stand plans

    Not really a 'storage' stand - and it doesn't exactly conform to your requirements of support via the oil pan rail, but I'm in the process of building a run-in/test stand using a spare T frame and A cross member I had laying around. Basically, we used the front 42" of the T frame for the top...
  9. gwhite

    31 vs 32 Model A

    Absolutely not true. There is also a myth that the A frame was designed to fit the T body (in case Ford wasn't able to complete the job) but this too is a myth. The 1928 Ford was a brand-new car (pretty much from the ground up). Beds are quite different; early 26 T beds have the front stake...
  10. gwhite

    Re how to lower an A the old fashioned way

    Nothing needs to be done; it works fine with a moderate drop (32-6 axle, reverse eye spring).
  11. gwhite

    Re how to lower an A the old fashioned way

    Love that car! Do you have a pic of your Lovejoy shocks?
  12. gwhite

    Installation of Temp Gauge

    I've found the opposite to be true; electric gauges available at my FLAPS are off often as much as 20*. I prefer to stick with vintage SW gauges or the original Rex-A-Co units made by US Gauge in the 1930's whenever possible; both are quite accurate.
  13. gwhite

    compression head?

    The Winfield and Super Winfield heads look nothing like the originals; spark plug location and bosses are completely different. I believe Snyder's does (or did) sell a hi-compression head that looked similar to stock - and there is always the possibility of finding an old "speed head" (early...
  14. gwhite

    Babbitt vs Inserts

    You asked for opinions :)
  15. gwhite

    Babbitt vs Inserts

    Bingo! Our cars were produced in an age where technology was expensive and labor was cheap; that dynamic hasn't existed in the auto industry in 50-60 years...today, quite the opposite is true. Personally, I'm amazed that the myth of 'babbit sensitivity' is so pervasive. Diesels used babbitt...
  16. gwhite

    any info on winfield intake?

    I've seen at least 3 different styles of dual intakes for Winfields; none that were actually made by Winfield as far as I know. First style, shown here on the Johnny Bean roadster circa 1938 (appears to be a simple homemade log manifold); Next is an Evans-style intake shown here (courtesy of...
  17. gwhite

    Snow and ice

    Hahaha! Love this!
  18. gwhite

    Original Mufflers...

    You've probably seen this, but it might help for those who haven't; http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/mufflerweld.htm
  19. gwhite

    Ford engine green paint code

    Roy Nacewicz has the correct formula. I believe he matched it when he worked for Ford. Anyway, it matched some NOS parts I have. www.fordbolts.com
  20. gwhite

    the old motor.com

    it's shorpy.com 'shorty' sounds a like it might be a 'little person' dating site, haha! :)
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