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Thanks for all your help. I'll try moving the vent tube higher. It seemed odd that the fuel stops leaking out went the filler cap is off.
I have a universal 15 gallon gas tank in 31A. When I fill the car up, gas comes leaking out the vent tube under car. I feel that the gas must be...
The wheel has about 3/4 inch play.
On my 31A the three steering universals have a little slack in each of the one. Should they be completely tight? The steering wheel has a sight...
I just bought a set of center bolt valve covers for my 350 vortex engine. They are both the same, in other words this makes the PVC on the...
It's the lighting. The lighter color in seat is done in a swede. Wanted a material that breaths, hoping it will be a little cooler.
Thanks for the complement's! It's all tin except for fiberglass hood. Wanted the hood to be light and easy to remove. Car had very little rust...
That's the total cost completed! The material is a good quality vinyl. He has used it many times without wear or tear. It ran forty dollars a...
No that's not a typo! I'll asks if he minds to share information.
My 31 is in shop right now. I'm not looking for show quality, but just a good job. Here's a pic of work so far. 1650.00 including material. I...
My friends call the car TTTW. TOO TALL TOO WHITE!
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I'm running 50mph on speedo when I'm really doing 55. I have a gray 22 tooth driven. I'm thinking, and just a guess, could I go down to a 21...
I used my original frame on my 31. Buying the boxing plates and the Speedway rear kick up and front cross member. The front cross lowered the car...
I am just wondering how many out there have built up their own Model A Frames. What kind of steel did you use ? How much did it cost ? How did...
My speedo is running 5 MPH too slow. I have a 350 Turbo tranny. Is it true that you can make small adjustments by just changing driven gear,...
Thanks for all your advice. I used a tilt to give me a little more room to enter and exit the cab. I am using a half rack instead of cross...
What's the best brand of column? I bought a cheap one on Ebay for my 31A. Bad mistake, it has slack in the tilt joint. Can these columns be made...
Wife and I wanted to travel in the 31 a bit. I even put Delta 50 Flowmasters on the exhaust. Too quite on the outside of car and too loud on...
Windshield is installed with new gaskets, by a professional glass man. Lucky to have him as a friend. He has done many A Models. It doesn't open....
Got my 31A hotrod on the road. Test driving now to get the kinks out. Car has loud wind noise, seems to be coming from visor. I know these car...
I am ready to install glass in my 31 A. I want to install front windshield in a fixed position. Any advice on how to seal properly. I have new...
Check out Ebay. They have chopped radiators made for A models. Yes! Made in China, but for under $200 they are very well made. I also got a 32...
I installed a Unisteer rack and pinion on my 31 Ford. It has a four inch drop axle. Car drives great, no bump steer. Should I consider putting...
Those that have a Model A hot rod, with SBC engine. What mufflers are you running? Last project was a 41 GMC truck and I had 40 series Flow...
Just got a 32 grill for my 31 Model A. After fitting, I noticed you can see a lot of aluminum radiator and condenser. Thinking about spraying the...
I found a Satin Clear...FC750 Sherwin Williams!
Could anyone recommend a good satin clear coat product? I test sprayed a high gloss clear coat on a test panel over a one stage Glazier White on...
Has anyone ever used Squeeg's Customs Top Coat suede primer. It's an epoxy primer with color added. You are supposed to be able to run this for...
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