Take a look at twisted paper rush for making rush seat chairs

https://seatweaving.org/store/fiber-rush-432.html

Terry go to Vince Falters site (fordgarage.com).. He has detailed instructions on how to pull the tube out. I have pulled several out following his instructions with no problems.
Caution when removing them.. there is a small disc/washer and compression spring at the bottom of the tube. They function to prevent damaging the GAV jet from over tightening.

Hi, I have a '31 68B and yhe top was only partially assembled when I got the car.
The problem is where the inner brace bolts onto the landau bracket on the middle bow.
If I tighten it it will bend the brace, it seems there might be a shouldered bolt with spacers.
Can anyone post a picture of how this is attached.
Thanks ...

Congrats on the book. Hope it ovesells your expectations. I wish my endevors in racing would have taken me half that far. Was involved in BGN dirt series Sportsman car and IMCA stock and modifieds. Had a great time with each car and driver. Those experiences would not be traded. Rod

That is pressed into the bowl and as far as I know, not removable.

Hey, ya know Bob, you're right. So it means the wedge of the keeper would be putting the actuator in a cock-eyed position making them bind up.

So, after all this fitutzin' around with my leaky "B" carb, I finally figured out where it's leaking. I don't know the correct name for it, but I'll try to accurately describe it. It's the brass tube that doubles as a guide for the choke rod. The carb was dry and I put it back on the engine and I noticed it was weeping and wet shortly after letting the gas through. The closest thing I can...

Ok what am I missing? There is no front or back to the axle the locking pin hole are reamed the same size all the way through.
The King pins can't be on the wrong side or the brake actuators will not fit.

Here is the second picture (the other side) of the gutter attachment that I thought was attached....

Hello, I made this homemade tool, which makes it easy, what was already easy, it can be connected to a multimeter in the BIP (continuity) function or also as a switch for a test lamp. When I find the dip in the gear, the BIP sounds or the light comes on and I have both hands free to turn the handle.
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I am trying to attach the rain gutter to my car ('30 Fordor Briggs Blindback) and this is what I have to work with in the pictures. I would like to know what is up when attaching to the body? The first picture had the head of the nails on this side in the picture. It doesn't seem correct but there were at least 18 nails that I removed so....... Lastly, is there a difference in gutter height between...

Mitch has the right of it, and because they are wedged my money is on the king pins installed opposite sides.

Be careful with heat, because of the bearing and felt. I would much rather see you beat it out of there cold. As you probably know the front side of the axle could be chamfered to accept the locking wedge. Hopefully this does not turn in to a can of worms. If you do use heat, concentrate it in that pin area, don’t go crazy. It is also possible that your axle is backwards and the chamfer got. switched...

If you have new retainer bolts and don't mind rounding over the threads, the five pounder is the way to go. But first I would put a bit of heat on it, and some PB Blaster.

My king pin retaining pins/bolts have been installed backwards. They were inserted from the rear of the axle and the nut/steering stop is on the front. I became aware of this when the inside of my left front tire rubbed on the brake rod during a tight turn. I figured I could just remove them and reinstall in the proper direction. I removed the nut and lock washer, reinstalled the nut loosely with...

After I re-read my inquiry I realized how stupid that sounded... It looks like on the notched part that the notched part is also squared and not circular like the "c". I'll just grind off what I need to on the "c" to make it fit.

Try giving Bill’s Model A Acres a shout. Plus he is nearby

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Check model-a-ford-4banger in West Tn .

96 at 1220 hours............can't breath with the humidity this high....

Good for you John, it just shows what you can achieve if you have a go!!!! Great stuff.

Colour me....IMPRESSED!

Will a dremel tool fit, in there to grind off the heads?
A very sharp narrow chisel and hammer to cut/bust the rivet head off?...

My Buddy went month before last and exchanged for 4 more stands. I'm gonna head over there with this and check them out. Thanks for the information.

Kikin ass? Or haulin it? ...

1930 Closed Cab PU
Wade this is the impact driver I use.
Can be purchased at HF or any other shops.
This is handy as all get out and relatively cheap. Just the weight of this tool is enough to budge Japanese screws.
I gave one to my oldest brother a few years ago, he can't believe he survived all these years without one.
I've had mine, the one pictured, for more than...

Try Sammie at Arizona Model A 480-782-0266...

JDupuis forwarded this letter

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Their photos suck, but it's identifiable if you know what you're looking at.



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WTG John When things turn out better than expected it sure is satisfying. It's all a learning process, and your next resto will be that much easier. Oh and don't stop posting, your successes make us feel good too.

It makes a difference on how you adjust them depending on what you have to work with. Adjusting them on the bench is what I posted. Do it when in the car is a bit different, then I find the arm that contacts the bearing first when the free-play is taken up and mark it. Then I adjust the rest to just make arm contact using a long .001" feeler strip. Work the pedal a few times and recheck/adju...

I have you on the list Jim. Thank you for your interest.

Thank you again Marco,

I will continue to search for a header panel for my car. If I am unable to locate one in the next few months, I'll see if I can get the 30-31 header panel modified to match the notches in the hinge and header 'u' channel on the car.
Would you know if the Model A "junk yard" is still around in the south west? I want to say they were...

I haven’t taken the time to read my restorer yet, thanks for that tip. I always thought even was most important, but a different thickness disc is going the change the finger height. Last year I had that problem when I installed a new captive spring disc with a V8 clutch. The springs were grabbing the fingers when the clutch was released. I think that’s why it’s important to adjust to correct...

I will stop posting after this, but I was so impressed with the way this rear quarter panel area turned out, I wanted to encourage others that major projects such as this, even with not a letter of instructions can be completed by anyone more qualified that me.

Well that YOO MON coffee helped. My day turned around that quick, now i'm kikin ass... WOOOHHOOOOO

It's already 92 degrees here at 1030hrs.................

Did that last night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's why I slept later..........

Yea? What did it say?...

Every state has their own insurance rules and trying to compare rates from state to state is an exercise in futility. Colorado rates jumped considerably this year on cars and homes. It is what it is!!!

There is an article in the new MAFCA Restorer magazine about the clutch.

Here are dwgs from the parts book. I don't recall the parts ( too many years ago) and couldn't find them in the cumbersome listings. Perhaps you can post a photo of where you assume it goes and we can respond. Bratton's Pg136 indicates a top of jamb but also says a header. It may be located above and before attaching parts 31480 header plates which helps secure the upper rubber bumper....

Thanks Jeff. I know about the special screw drivers, wanted to get it done and not have to wait for purchase and wait for the right screw driver that I would probably only use once. I called around locally, no one even knew what I was talking about. I think they are called JIT? Do not have an impact diver, and was afraid since they were so soft an impact driver would strip the head. Do not know about...

We missed you Bob. Hope all is well...

Good Late Morning, A crappy day in the tropics, but not weather wise. Gotta plug along and get through it. Maybe that YAH MON coffee will help...

Yes!!

Another comment that attorney told us in class about the insurance companies that still rings true today was 'THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS NOT YOUR FRIEND' so you have to divorce yourself from THAT mindset, the idea that they are working for you. Strangely enough, about 15 years or so ago when Illinois passed a law that said you HAD to have auto insurance the rates went REAL high. Hmmmmm....

Reminds me of the movie "George of the Jungle" with Brendan Frazer (also the main character in the modern "Mummy" movies), eats coffee raw straight out of the container, runs around saying Java Java Java. If you have not seen it its a hilarious movie, very suitable to watch with kids or by yourself. It is packed with hilarious moments. I give it 5 thumbs up.:th...

Another flushing alternative!!!




Had most of the plumbing from previous projects left over/re-purposed. The Base PVC is a 1-1/2” end with a 3/4 threaded reduction. Elbows and extensions are all 3/4 to accommodate normal garden hose adapters. Only thing I bought was the valve ($7.50 @ Ace)

wrapped duct tape around one base end of 1-1/2” PVC pieces to...

Had most of the plumbing from previous projects left over/re-purposed. The Base PVC is a 1-1/2” end with a 3/4 threaded reduction. Elbows and extensions are all 3/4 to accommodate normal garden hose adapters. Only thing I bought was the valve ($7.50 @ Ace)

wrapped duct tape around one base end of 1-1/2” PVC pieces to accommodate the larger upper radiator hose.
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Thanks to our Michigan Governor, would have been my 33 year to attend this great event. Could say more but not here!...

I was given an old single stage Simplicity 2 cycle snow thrower by a neighbor. Runs great, seems to be in excellent shape for being 12 years old. Am glad to get it since I was planning to replace my old Toro this fall, it is getting rusty. 15 years old, things needing replacement like the paddles, scraper bar, plastic wheels are cracking, started leaking a little gas when sitting could only put in...

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I agree with Patrick and Wiz. Keep them in the 11/16 ball park, but all even is more important

1930 Closed Cab PU
Hey Wade, those Japanese phillips head srews are a beggar. There is actually a special screwdriver head for them . I use my manual impact driver, with the biggest phillips head to get them off.
And Yes, everything is metric. The proper tools, save a lot of frustration and rounded off bolts.
Have a great day Buddy.

Good morning all, to the U.S members hope your enjoying the heat!

Did not sleep the best last night, woke up feeling warm, sinuses stuffed, and a little cough due to crud in the throat. With the Covid was a little concerned.

But think I am OK now. Cleaned myself up, have had my morning Diet Pepsi, got moving. Sinus and throat cleared out. Now feeling good....

Good morning all! Another record hot day in WNY. Stay hydrated- if you are outside drink even if you are not thirsty. Waited until almost sunset to wash the DeVille last night. There was a pleasant breeze and only 82 degrees. Have a great day!

*Grumble, grumble, grumble*

Ya know Dennis, I tossed all that measuring crap away and just make sure that all the fingers are at the same distance to engage the TO bearing at the same time. I think since we have no control over building tolerances we have lost the need for a specific distance and should settle for the equal engagement.

YMMV

Ed, turn the air on high, get naked, and start chasing Bev around Blame it on the Jamaican, coffee mon !!!

Yesterday started on replacing the bad inner tube on the scooter. Thought it would be easy since there is no chain and the wheel hub/rim/tire assembly pulls sideways for removal.

No such luck, was not easy. Had to remove; rear fender support, Exhaust system at the head since the muffler and header pipe was one piece, carb and air cleaner to get to one of the bolt nuts that held the...

Put me down for a signed copy...

Yah Mon!!!!! This is the boss man's brand of coffee, right Mitch my mon??????????

https://www.bonescoffee.com/products...969dca19&_ss=r

First time I here the name Mitch, he was in Jamaica mon!!!!...

Yo!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here and breathing!!!!!!!!!!

Is there a chance that you could post some pictures of the damage?

Do not know if previously mentioned, flushing with water or evaporust, or thermocure, or rust 911, will not remove grease/oil. And the grease/oil on surfaces block those products from working where the grease/oil is deposited.

If grease/oil is present 1st do a treatment of a detergent (Dawn/water, etc) to remove the grease. Simply add the detergent in the radiator with water and run...

Dec 2012, I paid $1248 for one year of insurance on my brand new 2012 Ram 2500 diesel.
The following year it dropped to $1100
Then to $960
2 years ago it was down to $700 a year. So, last year they sent me my renewal, it was back up to $1250. I called and the response was, “everyone’s insurance is up”. I said, this is a 19.33% increase in one year with no accidents...

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Good Morning VFF! Gonna cool off a tad today. I think I'm gonna take it easy today....again. Be safe and stay cool.

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Welcome Home Bob.

Good Morning All. I resemble the above remark.

Have a great day.🤪😵

Some more info

https://www.vintagefordforum.com/for...-flywheel-info

Good Morning fellow Weirdo's .

Stay Safe.

Morning Wierdo's ...

THe Swap Meet at Bratton's on July 25-26 is still a go as well.

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Huge show put on by the Arthritis Foundation is still on for mid-August in Dublin Ohio, they usually have around 3500 cars, as of last week had about 150 registered.

Merica!...

Yesterday i tried to press the gears onto my new model t axles they are a real bear it takes every bit of a 25 ton press to do them, got one done the other was too tight supposed to be .0001 press fit one axle was just too large took it to the machinist to get it right. Also got the ruckstell rear end housing totally stripped now being put in a cleaning machine then off to get powder coated.

wrndln that is a 26-27 model t ford door i know they are what is on my car a model a door is different that said the skin on a model a door like that will fit on that t door inner frame if you look at my 27 t project pics I posted pics of these doors and differences need help just ask. that is a driver side door for a fordor

Coming out of the lifter galley. When the valve broke off it punched a hole into the combustion chamber of the head and staid there. No damage to cyl. wall. Minor damage to piston....

One has to take things on the internet with a grain of salt and a bit of doubt. Sometimes you get what you pay for. Most of the info you get right here is good, but, sometimes not so much so.

I've set them at 5/8" and 11/16". It works fine at either. It just slightly changes engagement point of the pedal. But the correct height is now 11/16".
All I do is turn a piece of round stock to that dimension and with the flat edge across the pressure cover I set the fingers to a slight drag of the turned round stock. Tap all the fingers with a hammer and do it again just to...

The Laws of Life
Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee.

Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible place in the universe.

Law of Probability - The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act....

Never seen him in concert. It makes you feel older as the iconic performers start passing. I think of the song "Who's gonna fill their shoes" by George Jones.

Good morning all.

It was. I was too lazy to look it up. thanks!...

Earlier this year my insurance co sent me a refund check due to less driving from covid. Then last month I was sent a letter from them saying my rates would also be dropping by 10% due to covid. I find it crappy that yours went up by that much....

Finally cool enough to work (109 in the shade 😜)

First back-flush on the radiator and engine for me since purchasing. No overheating - but something I’ve been waiting to do as I go through the car. Thanks to Wade and everyone’s posts I’ve been through figuring out the best solution

Little bit of rust, previous distilled water looked like apple juice fine sediment...

I have a friend that ordered a clutch adjustment gauge tool along with some other parts. It measures 11/16 and their description says 13/16”. So what’s it supposed to be?!?! I could go on about all the parts I’ve gotten from all the vendors that are wrong lately. How can they screw up on a steering arm bolt? One size too small and over 1/2” to short.

I figure about the only thing that could cause a problem with a Zenith when I'm out is a bit of junk in a jet so I only carry the couple of special tools to take it apart and repair it. I recall doing that once using the running boar as a workbench Blocked jet). Two carloads of German tourists happened by and couldn't believe what they were seeing. They stuck around long enough for me to put it back...

My cousin was on Chatham Fire Dept.
Jim Brodie. Maybe you know him.

I don't know if this picture is big enough to see but this is what it should look like.

Ed, I had Jim rebuild 3- Zenith Carbs for me. The ones I sent him I didn't think could be rebuilt but he did an excellent job. I attached one before photo of the worst one and a photo of the finished job. The carb that is rusted bad is the one on the right in the finished photo. He was excellent and fast. I highly recommend him! Hugh...

That's a darn shame. I've only been to it a couple of times but absolutely loved it, had a blast. There's nothing to compare it is a great time if you like antique cars. You get to see them running and hear them, it's not just a static car show. Plus all the people in era attire, old bicycles, old time treats, really cool.

That's not a bad price, and I see you have Agreed Value THAT'S the key.

I was in Business Law classes many years ago in my youth (!) and they were taught by an Attorney. On the lectures on Insurance I recall him saying very specifically ..............
'Shop around occasionally for a better rate. The Ins. Companies use their actuary tables and play the odds. If you haven't had a...

Got this from the printers today. It is the first proposal for the front cover. I am asking for some size changes and a few color changes, but it will most likely be very similar to this.

I carry a spare carb and distributor, both known good and the dizzy timed to my engine. Never needed either, but I don’t go that far....

Cool. Never know....