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My 31 slant window four door did not come with a dash plate. Was there a "std" speedo or what ever the assembly line grabbed?
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Ed, do you have a month built in '31? It does make a difference.
A quick check of the JS says, the speedo was round, the dash plate as follows;
• June 1930 through August 1930 - The panel was
steel and finished in bright nickel.
• September 1930 through the end of production-Butler
nickel was specified for 50% of production.
• January 1931 through February 1931 - A brass
panel was optional. (Otherwise same as above)
• May 1931 through the end of production - The
panel had a distinct line around the ribbed area
and was no longer flared at the perimeter where
it met the tank.
The recessed areas above the gas gauge and
below the speedometer on the ribbed panels were
painted satin black. These panels were mounted
with nickel plated No. 10-32 oval head screws.
The upper mounting screws had a special high
dome No. 12 oval head (part number A-11818).You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command! -
Do not have the frame number yet, eng number states it is a Jan of 31 eng.Originally posted by DaWizard View PostComment
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Round or oval?
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Oh, after June '30 all the speedos were round.You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!Comment
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I have a 1931 couple. The very rusty gas tank was replaced with one that takes the older instrument panel with the oval speedometer. Instead of putting the older instrument panel on the tank the newer one was fitted using the top screws only. It works but does not look right. My question is if I put the older instrument panel on the tank will the oval speedometer work with the current speedometer...10-29-2019, 03:43 PM -
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I have this ground strap that I have been saving for use on a 1931 Deluxe Tudor show car (potential show car at this time.)
The Standards at Area 2 page 6 show a braided strap similar to mine but according to the text that strap would be for a June 1931 car.
My strap has a Ford script which the text says is for a July build Model A which is what mine is. However, no mention...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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Can anyone tell me what kind/size screw is used to attach the TOP of the curved inner panel to the inside TOP of the outer panel? As you can see in the picture there are 6 very small holes maybe 1/16 in size to mark the location. I assume a sheet metal screw?You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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There is still life here. Albeit slow. Working on water outlet. Hope to have it installed this weekend.
I took the dash out to start the wiring. It had a 30 amp ammeter but the screws on the back would spin when you tried to unfasten the wires! So I ordered a new one from Snyders. It was loose in the dash and the needle was stuck at the bottom. I emailed them and they said that they fall off...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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I had a short first in my popout cable, then from the terminal box to firewall. Fried wires later I replaced the terminal box and the popout cable, I’m getting a new speedo shaft tomorrow and I’d like to get the dash panel back on, but I can’t seem to move the wire from the coil to the switch in any way that will allow me to get the panel on tight. I have a 1929 with a 30-31 style popout. Is...07-19-2019, 02:44 PM -
I am trying to figure out how to install the wood arm support in my 31 SW.
What I have learned so far it that there is an upholstery panel that covers the area under the third window. There is a metal strap that supports the arm behind the panel. A wood screw goes thru the strap, thru the panel, into the wood armrest support. As the screw is tightened, the strap is pulled tight against the...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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This is my first post with a question, I hope it's okay in this section of the forum. I wasn't sure if this should have been posted in the tech section or not.
My CCPU has a number stamper on the frame cross member. After much effort in reading it due to corrosion and sloppy stamping at the factory, the number reads and decodes as follows
8 30 LA 3803
August 1930...03-28-2018, 02:52 PM -
Are they the same for all 31 four doors?
Mine is a three window early 31, I jacked the car up on one, not a good thing to do. I am learning tho..........11-04-2017, 04:03 PM
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