I have 33 with the 4-cylinder engine and the distributor is an Auto-Lite 1AD 4008 7Z. From what I can determine that was for a 1945 Willys Jeep. My question is will the tune up components for that distributor work for my 33? What is the new part numbers for the points, condenser, and rotor? Any other information would be greatly appreciated.
It is in pretty sad shape, but hopefully I can make it better. Not doing a professional restoration, doing it on my own, little by little to make a driver out of it.
Thanks for the comments, I hope to be able to drive it by this summer, but that depends on several critical issues. New wheels, hubs, brakes etc. new gas tank, floorboard/under seat metal and the list goes on and on. No complaints, I love it. Would like to upgrade to disc brakes, any suggestions for economical way to do that. Thanks again, George
Looks like a neat little pickup! I am keeping my eye on a similar one that a gentleman I know has but hasn't agreed to sell me yet. I ***ume it still has mechanical drum brakes? If so, the most economical upgrade to might be to just upgrade to hydraulic but stay with the drums? All of my drum brake vehicles stop great and I drive them in regular traffic all the time.
It would be cheaper to go with hyd. brakes, I am still looking into all options. My time to be able to drive it is late summer, if I'm lucky. I don't handle freezing weather well, live in Pensacola but born and raised in south Texas!
I should get the motor back from the machine shop with in about two weeks, the ****** has been overhauled, new radiator. Still need advice on what juice brake kit to get. I want to be able to use my l7inch wire rims and the 5X5.5 bolt pattern. Something that can be done without welding. Any recommendations? Thanks, George
You should post your location in your profile. I was in Orange Beach in January and February, we could have visited together, in Pensacola. I suggest you start a new thread ***led 'Juice brake conversion help needed, '33 Ford pickup' to get more help with parts needed. The hardest part will be mounting the master cylinder and pedal. Some have had success rebuilding mechanical brakes on rods that will not be driven on the freeway.
For an inexperienced builder, I’d recommend the whole Lincoln style brake kit from Boling Brothers to fit your 34 spindles and axles. Buy them through the HAMB’s own Krylon32 for a discount. Then buy a bolt-on master cylinder bracket from Early V8 Garage (HAMBer Dennis Lacy). You can use an original set of 40 Ford drums/hubs, and a ridge spacer if you want to use the original Ford wire wheels. It will all bolt together.
I don't know for certain that this is what you need: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/ford-hydraulic-brakes.1349916/
Thank all of y'all for the suggestions. I will look into everything. Question for Phil (PPrather), I have a daughter and her family in Bloomington, IL, how far away are you? They (the granddaughter) keep after my wife and I to visit again, if we can get up there early summer maybe we can get together.
When I put disc fronts on my Model A many years ago Speedway Motors was real helpful, and prices were reasonable. You might give them a call or poke around their website. They have new spindles for 28 to 48 Ford with a promise that they have compatible brake kits. On my A I used A spindles with an adapter ring from Speedway. I had to drill and countersink new holes in the brake bracket to fit the model A spacing, not too hard. I used 47 hydraulic brakes on the rear and had to put two proportioning valves in series in the rear brake line to make the rears not lock up too soon. Putting discs on the stock Ford rear axle you are not going to get much help as most folks putting discs on the front would also be using a late-model rear axle. I love my front discs, but the folks urging you to consider putting the new reproductions of old Lincoln self-energizing brakes have a point. It would be relatively easy and the Lincolns are way better than Ford non-energizing hydraulics. Me, I drive in crazy traffic and the discs get the job done! Call Speedway, and if their morale there is anything like it used to be they will give you good advice.
Welcome! That’s a cool truck! Check with @Dennis Lacy , Early V8 Garage. He’s on here. http://www.earlyv8garage.qpg.com/ He makes quality kits for brakes and other stuff. You may be limited to early Ford hydraulics to run the 17” wires, however. Dennis makes the support ring for the wheels on the drums . Great to deal with! You should be able to find take off early Ford stuff from guys going to discs. Or place a wanted ad on here.
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