And what about floor pans? Who sells the best ones for fit? I like buying Snyder's, but living in OH I pay tax and shipping.
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FWIW:
If you call Bratton's, trying asking for semi-retired Mr.Walt Bratton who spent his entire life trying to provide only the very best reproduction Model A parts available.
At times, in his catalog, in addition to his best parts indicated, he also listed the less expensive "Me-Too-Crap" for the cheap "Scrooge" type Model A owners.
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And you will spend more time and money with crap parts and still not be satisfied.Comment
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You get what you pay for. Buy it once and be done with it.Originally posted by BNCHIEF View PostComment
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So all but Bratton's is junk?Comment
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I doubt it, because Steve at Bert's knows his stuff and strives to sell the best parts also.Originally posted by dmdeaton View Post
He might even have patch parts from an original car if you ask.
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Depending on what you need there may be more than one manufacturer of a particular piece. Some may fit better than others, so make a few phone calls and educate yourself. If it's made by one source then you know where you stand and all the suppliers will have the same thing3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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I only ask the question as I am about to take a 4 door body off the frame this spring and figure why not replace the floor pans at that time. I am not looking for points, just building a driver with a hot rod 4 banger. I am in OH right down the road from a couple of the vendors who stamp this stuff.Comment
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If they are available it is quite a job to do it right as they do add to the structional integrity of the body so before one goes to removing these it is best to have that body rigidly supported so nothing moves or you will not have a good time later, That is a repair to avoid if possible see what you have replace only what you have to. If you do not care about authenticity go from there, post some pics when you see what you have and maybe some folks can help. Brattons has been in the deal for a long time and I trust their advice, ditto for Snyders as well as Steve Becker at Bert's these are the folks I deal with so I am not going to badmouth anyone, I look for quality first price second and shipping third to make my choice and have been happy with all three.Comment
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Sounds good guys, not going to do much with it till I get some time off work. Couple months. I have some good help around me in the area. Tom Mack restored my roadster and he is close to me. I am only assuming now and trying to get some tips. Is there a exploded diagram of the body somewhere in documentation? I think I must have all the books.Comment
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Could not answer that take pics before you start an experienced guy will know the rights,wrongs and what is really needed.Comment
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Yes, Mack is doing fine. Shop is nice, I didn't know him at the time of fire. He is staying busy.Comment
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Is the floor pans "rusted" thru? If it only has a few bad spots, how about making some patches and welding them in. Of course Bert's may have one in better condition than yours. Can you identify if it is a fordor or town Sedan? Briggs, Murray or Ford built?Comment
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I had spoke with Glen awhile back on his decision to close chaffins garage and he was selling off parts. What has changed his son Mark retired from law enforcement and is taking over the business and combining it with his business of selling reproduction rajo overheads, Chaffins sells a lot of parts and quality for ford Model T,s as complete ruckstell rearends and parts of all kinds.03-08-2020, 03:10 PM -
I have a couple of Model T's and while I know quite a bit about them, I know very little about Model A's. But I hope to own an A someday...... soon.
Since my wife will be driving this car, could you answer a couple of questions for me please?
Is there a synchromesh kit available for the gearbox? Or will she, like the rest of us, have to get used to the double de-clutch/crash method of...10-20-2019, 01:09 AM -
Thinking about whether or not this is a proposition. Any advice?
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-A-M...vHqH:rk:1:pf:010-18-2018, 11:12 PM -
Was going to put this in technical, but pertains to both sections. Who is making all the repro parts offered on the market today? How much of this is US made and how much is from overseas?...09-25-2017, 08:16 AM -
Any recommendations on where to order parts, good service, selection and prices?07-24-2019, 06:32 PM -
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Don't overpay for used parts at auctions. They are a gamble, and I'm not good at gambling. There's usually a good reason the part still isn't being used on a car. I bought this block at an auction about 20 years ago, thinking it would be good. I never saw the crack until I had it magnafluxed. Just gotta love people who use plain water.
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I have asking around trying to locate someone close to my location that can help me when I need it on my Model A. I contacted one guy that was refered to me by another Model Aer. Unfortunately he no longer works on them and has another fulltime job now. So while checking around my area I remembered we have one salvage yard in town. I have only been there once, so I decided to go. I met the owner named...08-06-2018, 10:05 PM -
Is there a place on VFF where reproduction parts are reviewed by purchasers who have either been thrilled or stung? Be nice to have a place to find that kind of information. I'm sure that I am not the only one here who has been really irritated by, and sometimes financially stung when a catalog describes something as "perfect replacement", "best of 3 available" and then when you...02-29-2020, 12:25 AM -
One Opinion for Deciding On Very Important Costly Model A Restoration Decisions:
1. As far as Model A owners, and as far as Model A workshop workers, etc., we often here, and many agree, that we all are born with some unique levels of different intelligence and some unique levels of different unique gifts.
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