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I’m probably going to make a number of posts (of which this is the second one) about brakes on a banjo. In a nutshell what I need to do is come up...
Has anybody figured out a way to install disc brakes on a stock Model A banjo axle without adding any width? Or, a way to install Bendix type drum...
My old age and old knees are forcing me to consider an automatic in my Model A. I’m sure that some, somewhere, has done this before. i would...
I am looking to paint my new Lincoln brake drums and I am wondering what paint I should use. I’m looking for gloss or semi gloss black and...
I am looking for suggestions (and hopefully some pictures) for front upper tube shock mounts. I bought a kit that is quite common but I don’t like...
At some point in the not too distant future I will be replacing the stock banjo rear axle on my Model A with a Maverick 8”. Up until now I have...
Full disclosure, this is my first attempt at installing a dropped axle (4” drop, ‘28 Ford). I picked up a pair of dropped steering arms for cheap...
For some time I have thought that a Willys “Go Devil” (Flathead 134 CI) might be a good swap into a Model A. I own both a 1948 Willys Jeep which...
I need to install a budget friendly fuel pump in my 28 RPU. There are several widely different types of pumps out there. I am looking for...
I am looking for a source for Good Stromberg parts (specifically jets and power valves). I am working on a “new” Stromberg 48 and I have found...
I am assisting a friend with setting up his 272 “Thunderbird” Y block (in a ‘32 roadster). At least temporarily we are going to be using a single...
I am in the process of building a ‘28 RPU and have questions about the steering linkage. No doubt thousands of hotrods have been built in the last...
So I’m installing a 4” drop axle on my Model A. After several days of working t find a suitable set up, I have come to the conclusion that it is...
I have a question, or series of questions that are very difficult to put into writing. For these question the best picture I can come up with is...
I have (4) Chrysler 15”x 6” 5 x 5 1/2” bolt pattern steel wheels (Motorwheel brand). They have been media blasted and Primered. I’m open to...
I am in the (ridiculously slow) process of building a Model A hot rod keeping a transverse leaf spring. I am installing a Ford 8” and I’m thinking...
I need some help with a source/part numbers for lefty and righty 3/4” male thread tie rod ends. I want some good quality (MOOH Maybe?) greaseable...
I always wondered if a rack could be used on a straight axle In my case a Model A. Yesterday at a car show I saw 3 cars with such a system, so now...
I installed a 4” dropped axle on my model A and I can’t find an upper steering arm (the one that ties the drag link to the drivers side spindle)....
I purchased a basic 2 pot GM master cylinder for my build. The MC showed up without a boot (the seller assuming that you have the original boot to...
This is somewhat complicated and maybe difficult to explain but here goes I will be using my ‘48 Willys Jeep with the 134ci flathead 4 (I know,...
Since I only need 2.5# PSI why do I need a gauge that goes to 15#? I would like to buy a 1-4# or 1-5# gauge. I would prefer a good quality (not...
I would appreciate some help in locating the proper Power Valve for my project. I tried working with Daytona for 2 weeks using both email and...
I have built a 272 CI Flathead for my F-1 with the following mod’s; Max-1 cam, (new) 8.5:1 heads, ported, Red’s tube headers with dual exhaust,...
I’m thinking of purchasing an AF meter to use for testing, tuning, diagnostics. Only for temporary use would not be permanently installed. I...
I picked up a nice CE from axle for my model A. Perch bosses are at 35” stock Model A (per the charts I can find online) are 36 1/8”. I need to...
I am installing an 8” or 9” in my Model and keeping the stock crossmember. I want to keep the buggy spring but it gets pretty narrow perches at...
I need to come up with a way to get a 5 x 5.5” bolt pattern on a Ford 8” axle WITHOUT adding any width. I thought I finally had everything worked...
I am installing an 8” in my Model A. And so need to deal with the spring perches. I know that there are both weld on and bolt on ones available...
First off, this is only about the rear axle, at least for now I have no intention of changing the front. Anybody out there ever trade out the...
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