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I have adapted 1946 brakes to a Model A rear axle and I've welded the steel rings on the inside of the hub with the aluminum block in place on...
I got my power valve to seat correctly in the hole using a copper washer under the Holley valve to make the tapered seat conform to the flat...
There are scammers here on the hamb that pop up from time to time selling parts for unbelievable prices, demanding wire transfers. Check their...
Hello, I was wondering what's the dogs name? Nice coupe. Glynn.
Lug studs are swedged to the drums so you can't just press out the studs to replace them. That swedge has to be cut out around each stud to...
Nice ride, Could we flatheaders have some more pics of the five-window?
Good looking coop. I chopped mine , with help 4 inches, so I can't wait to see yours. The welcome mat's out so you need to come down. Glynn.
Great car. Those McCann guys are second to none. I've met them a couple of times and they are as friendly as they are knowledgeable.
There's a pair of '31 chevys in the current Rodders Journal that might give you some ideas. Glynn.
Check Speedway catalog for a reversed eye spring that's made flatter to start with that's the right length from Posies, then round and taper the...
If you use the later solid shaft your machinist can line up on the original splines and extend them toward the middle of the shaft giving you...
I'd like to trade you out of that Studebaker breather cap if you want to use an original one. Glynn.
Could someone school me on fuel pump push rods? I have an 8BA engine with a Thickston PM7 intake manifold. I want to run an early mechanical fuel...
You can drill and tap 3 holes around the hub and use a harmonic balancer puller to pull it off. Tap for 3/8" bolts.
Oh forgot another thing your new 32 style radiator will need to be built shorter to match the height of your model A radiator, You will then need...
If you mount the shell in the shell in the model A location the hood will fit with just a little difference in the curvature you can hammer out....
I put a 90s dodge center seat my friend helped narrow 10 inches and cut off the risers. You can make a hot wire foam cutter with a train...
Too bad you don't live nearby, us young'uns would love to trade out heavy lifting for a chance to learn the secrets you have learned from the good...
Get a hold of Dick Spadaro, He has the perfect formula with part numbers to press in modern studs. Don't try to press them out without cutting the...
My coupe is set up with a Tardel K member, 8BA, and a Model A steering box, with a 32 wishbone and 34 axle. I'm using a 41 pedal mount and I...
I have to agree with Bruce, If you use a 32 wishbone it will push the engine back to where you can use the Model A driveshaft and rear end if you...
Hello Bob, In your tractor parts area do you have any old breather caps that screw into a valve cover that have louvers or some interesting thing...
Check Speedway Motors big selection and fast shipping.
Has anyone narrowed the ends of an uncut wishbone by heating and pushing together, as in the case of a 1932 bone to fit the perch bolt holes on a...
furrs cafeteria trucker of 13 years, building a 29 model a chopped 4-1/4 inches 8ba 1939/1946 trans fenderless 16 inch steelies traditional rod...
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