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I have a Model A Sedan (car weighs 2300lbs - see album) with a Ford 2300 4cyl engine. Its roughly 200lbs lighter than a SBC. It takes small bumps...
I'm getting no vacuum out of the vacuum port on my Holley 94's (see attachment). I'm trying to hook up a vacuum gauge to tune the engine. I...
i have a 75 amp 2G alternator. My fuse box says that i can hook all of its output wires to the fuse panel via the 12gauge "Alt Power" wire as long...
I have finished prepping my car and planning to paint it this weekend. Anybody know the amount of paint i need? Its for a 30 Model A sedan, no...
i am trying to fix the drivers door. The gap along the A pillar and the door is more at the top than the bottom. This causes the latch to not...
I just picked up a collapsible steering shaft from a Dodge dart. its roughly 41 inches long. i need it to be about 34 inches long. the top part is...
I have the exact gauges used by Rolf. I contacted Rolf but he can't find the receipt to confirm the fuel sending unit. See the link for the gauges...
I put my wood kit in and was mocking up the sheet metal. Is the header panel suppose to go all the way up to meet the visor? In the picture, you...
Hey i got a question about this Master cylinder. I have a non-boosted disc\drum system. I have swing pedals that place the MC under the dash....
Getting ready to cut the body C notch for the rear axle travel. I have been looking for a picture of an original 30 Model A without the rear...
I have a 92 Ford T5 that i'm trying to mate with a S10 electric tailhousing. I was reading the "How To" and thought this would be easy. My 5th...
i have a 1952 Desoto gauge cluster (See Rolfe Coupe build). the temp gauge line is cut so i guess i'm getting a new Sunpro gauge to replace it...
call out to my fellow Virginians...... i'm looking into dipping my 30 Sedan. i want to remove ALL rust, inside and out. are there any in the...
is the original Model A frame made of 2x3 channel or 2x4 channel? Thanks Bryan
Well its official! This is the start of my first build. After 11 months of researching and searching, i bought this 30 Tudor. i already have it...
Im looking at a 30 Model A Sedan 1) What is the best way to remove all the interior surface rust getting in all the nooks and crannies?...
here is my "power" plant. an 88 mustang 2.3 with 50,000 miles. it looks alot better than it did. My dad and i are having a blast messing with it....
Where can you get a 2x1 intake manifold for a Ford 2.3? i've looked all over the place. Is this something that will be custom made? i've seen a...
Is there anyone near Frederick, MD that has traditional rod i can come look at closely? i'd like to see how much room i can expect in a chopped...
Hello everyone. I just joined and did the intro thread. I have a few question about starting a rod project. Im new to rodding. This is what Id...
I'm Bryan. i have been bitten by the rod bug. i have no car, no fabrication tools and no garage. guess i'm in a jam. i've always wanted to learn...
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