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Projects 1929 Ford Model A - Please give input!!

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by noblebeidoun, Dec 12, 2012.

  1. noblebeidoun
    Joined: Nov 3, 2012
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    noblebeidoun
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    from Michigan

    Hey guys, id like to thank anyone giving me input, it really means alot.

    Anyways, ive got a 1929 Ford Model A, im dumping a Iron Duke into it. Ive got a couple questions. First question, should i go with a T4 transmission or T5? i have a T4, just wondering if T5 is necessary.

    Second question, besides replacing the rear axle and brakes, is there anything else i have to worry about? I want to be able to take her onto the express way without her falling apart.

    Thanks guys!
     
  2. scrap metal 48
    Joined: Sep 6, 2009
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    scrap metal 48
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    Updated steering would help also...
     
  3. noblebeidoun
    Joined: Nov 3, 2012
    Posts: 25

    noblebeidoun
    Member
    from Michigan

    okay thanks man, ill look into that. Will that require changing the actual steering wheel?
     
  4. chris' 38
    Joined: Oct 24, 2010
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    chris' 38
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    Maybe the nut behind the wheel.
     
  5. need louvers ?
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    need louvers ?
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    Nope, you can run your stock stuff with a F-1 coversion for the steering box. A couple of the Model "A" spe******ts sell them as an exchange deal that bolts right in. Check out "Bert's Model A Supply", I think they do the kit.
    As far as the trans goes, I wouldn't build a car today without overdrive, period. Go with the t-5 so you have at least some freeway capability. I'm right now dealing with that with another car that I now have up and running. It's great fun to bop around town, in but in a city like mine freeway and highway traffic moves far faster than it is comfortable at with it's 3.50 gears. O.D. is the next deal...
     

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