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I am working on installing an 8BA Flathead into a 31 Model A tudor. I built motor mounts so I am using the car water pumps. I’ve come to the...
I am not sure what headlight switch to use. I had not even thought about it. I am open to suggestions. This is my first build. I am not...
Thanks for the help. Now i need more help please. I have the wiring diagram, just need some clarification for my application. First, are...
I found a signal switch for my 1930 Model A hot rod i am building . I took this out of a junkyard this past weekend out of a late 1930s truck....
I am putting together the same set up as the original poster. Does the transmission mount to the crossmember get a rubber cushion? Post 1, and...
J Ripper, thanks for the tip on moving the body back a bit to miss the fuel pump. I will look into how much. I’m getting ready to set the engine...
The car has 1940 juice brakes, from what i was told by the previous owner. I will be looking for a wishbone from a 1937-1941. Last week i spoke...
Pist n Broke, on post #7, what are the brackets/crossmembers that the water pumps are connected to? F1?
Thanks everyone for the help
Thanks for the help. I just spent some time on the phone with Adam. I will be going with his advice and setting the engine first and cutting...
Thanks all. I was hoping to find one that was readily available that met all my "wants" I had already begun thinking about how i could make it...
I have started a build. I am looking for a 1931 model a radiator for a flathead motor and has the water neck at the top so i can run a stock 1931...
This is a lot of stuff. Adam, I will call you tomorrow. Thanks again for reaching out. Thanks everyone.
I just spent some time studying the mock up. What if i moved the front crossmember forward on hole, meaning I move it 1 3/8"+/-. This would move...
Thanks for all the help. I did install the ball that matches the cup on the torquetube. I did not install the universal joint for my mock up. I...
The engine, bell housing and transmission are bolted together. I am using 1948 F1 crossmember and pedals. I will see if the wishbones will...
This is my first build. I have some other antique/classic cars that I have restored, but they have been just changing out parts. Which is much...
I am buying parts for my AV8 build. It's a 1930 tudor. I have the 1952 flathead, I have a toploader transmission. I already bought a 48-52...
Thanks for all the help. I have been looking at the builds. They do help a lot. I have been in contact with Adam401 and he seems to know a lot....
I do not have a good reason for the automatic other than i thought it would be easier for me. You guys say no, so no it is. I will sell the c4....
Thanks for all the help. Now that swap meets are opening up and car shows, I hope to gain some knowledge. It would be helpful to see some guys at...
I have thought long and hard before I posted this question. I have done hours and hours of research on this website and many more. I am building a...
thanks
I bought a 30 model a tudor to build a hot rod. It came with this additional axle. It looks different from the axle on my model a. Can anyone...
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I know this is an older thread and it goes installing an 8ba into a 30/31 Model A. I am looking to do this also and like the idea of a fan on the...
joe, email me at chircolandinc@gmail.com
fairly complete 1952 crestline. has many new parts not installed. have new lower quarter patch panels. I am keeping the engine and radiator....
i also have new lower quarter patch panels. I have time and space to park it and sell parts off slowly Thanks for the help
Here are some picts. i have a lot more of brand new parts never installed. title also[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
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