He is gone but won't be forgotten on this Little island in Butt F"*K no where. Last performance was May of 2018 here. There hasn't been a party, drinking fest, love fest, that his music hasn't been the spotlight, RIP.

Beautiful CP Dale, and I like the wheels just the way they are. Thanks for sharing the pics

Keep dreaming...

Morning................

Good Morning Boys, Spent the last couple days on Spring clean up. Good to get outside and do some manual work. Boy my muscles are sore. Looks like a DaWiz day here, rain, drizzle, damp, cold...…. Sunny later.

Have a great day....

That is just it...I have all the parts that the Parts Price List calls for plus I assembled it just like the Service Bulletin has said. Cant compress hub any more to tighten up the 5 lockwashers and nuts yet I still have that 1/4 inch play up and down movement with the discs themselves. Hmmmmmmm????

The parts can only go on one way...I think!

Pluck

Great project Ken. Fine attention to detail.

Knowing your background, I would have thought that you would have used an F150 Tremec transmission rather than the Mitchell OD. Either way, you have one fine vehicle there. I'll have to make a point to come see it next time I am in the Dallas - Tyler area.

In an unsettling reversal of my teenage years, I am now yelling at my parents for going out.
Nature has sent all of us to our rooms for being aholes.
Has anybody told the Amish what's going on yet?...

I'm with Tom on this, last time I rebuilt my Model A multi-disc clutches they were both like tight compact units. I don't know if you have seen a motorcycle multi-disc clutch, they look exactly the same. If they are not clamped up tight together they will just slip.

Not normal.
The spring should keep the pack clamped tightly together until the clutch throw out bearing pushes them apart.
Are you maybe one disc short?

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I do not remember any movement in mine. It has been a while, so had to think hard. Rod

After assembly of the Multi-Disc Clutch Pack, I have about 1/4 inch movement up and down of the clutch discs within the assembled pack.

Is that normal? First time with this.

Thanks.

Pluck

Thanks. I will start with the cutout as the culprit and go from there. Stay safe!

I never understood just because someone famous Sat their butt in a car it's worth more.

That auction house also has a 31 Deluxe Delivery for sale. Starting at $3500. Rod

Can you also see McCord embossed on it also? Possibly backwards. Rod

Sweet looking ride! Welcome to the gang & thanks for sharing the pics

Way to go Wiz!!!!!!!!

Words are insufficient to describe your dedication, your commitment to excellence and the quality of the final product. Congratulations!

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I could probably dig up some of the tools but definitely not all of them 😂😂...

Indeed...

Hey, if I order one, does it come complete with the tools appropriate to my July '28 Tudor?

He has a metal lathe also Jamey ! Bring some iron

We could meet in Dearborn or someplace like that !

The doors are always open

Did somebody say Road Trip!! Of course, after the Corona quarantine...

Deliver Jeff's and he'll make his own quilt

Never thought about that!! My momma is actually planning to do it, but I’m sure Jeff could handle the job...

I was wondering about Free personal delivery?

Is Jeff sewing you up the quilted covers ?...

Thanks Unc!!!!...

Intense build and amazing workmanship Ken. Thank you for the pictures as well !...

Update on the display boxes:
i have started on the boxes making them to Mr Don’s specs & I will have the template for the inside tool holders this Friday. I currently plan to make these of 1/2” solid Oak. I also plan to include a quilted cover to protect the box while it isn’t being used. I also will have various colors of stain to choose from. PM me if anyone is interested or have...

I'm with YOU hey this really ain't all so bad, I'm kinda liking it!! Nice and peaceful as soon as we get a good rain to wash of the Illinois winter crud the Roadster is gonna hit the road. There is no traffic out I'm looking forward to this.

However, 80 degrees today and down to 28 next Tuesday with a SLIGHT chance of snow flurries, so the Illinois DOT will be back salting everything...

You're sounding a little more upbeat now, the meds must be kicking in Tough luck, but you probably have all the correct tools out and she'll be a breeze tomorrow Good evening to you Sir !

The new rad was junk. There was a bad solder joint around the petcock. It’s frustrating when you put the work in & all you have left is to add fluid, just to have to take it all back apart & do it again tomorrow. Then I had to explain to the owner what happened & let him know that I will be doing it again tomorrow for free. I guess it could always be worse...

Lowe’s and Home Depot shelves are bare of contractors masks and all cans of alcohol around here

Ken- thanks so much for posting this. Love the photos. It turned out beautifully.

Hi Mary, I received my package. Thank you!

Beautiful coupe! Don't often see them with my preference- a trunk. I'll say it before someone else does- apple green wheels would really set it off!

Hey, Rod found the Character Map!!

WOOHOO!! Way to go!

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Bill is missed very much! Prayers go with him!...

Repop only = thermo quail

LOL, you just need to get OUT!!...

I learned a long time ago to live each day as if it were the last. Life is way too short to not have fun.

Oh well, I guess I will just haveta see if I can get rid of the lag and live with it.

I think I have already figured a way to get the secondary to kick in quicker.

I could also make an adapter plate to run the 97. Oh, the possibilities abound....

The Kookie 1922 T ford. 77 Sunset Strip.

Who says there is no money in hotrods...

SOLD - $440,000 USD


In March of 2018 Mecum Auctions announced that the Kookie Kar would cross the block at Dana Mecum's 31st Original Spring Classic Auction in May. The auction was held May 19, 2018 at Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Kookie Kar...

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Well....since “I” was the highest guess, on record. Then “I” declare myself the winner.
My prize? You ask?

Tell them Jeff!

I think an all self financed paid vacation in my very own home, complete with a new wardrobe of mostly clean clothes. Yes, I will make myself right at home, with a pre-sagged lazy boy chair while watching my very own 55" big...

My friends newly purchased used tractor would overheat. Pulled the thermostat, still the same ?? Wound up being part of an old stat in side the housing. Jamey are you saying new rad is junk or are you still have an overheating problem ? Not that I can help any

Did any of these non repo ie, these original die cast models have the thermometer up the bird's arse?

Or was this a vintique add on?

You should have a better day tomorrow Jamey, seems it can't get much worse. Normally your so cheery ! Take your meds and give'er another try tomorrow

none that you would be so called familiar with, its metric, if your not happy sell it , buy a 97 set up. (you will still fight many of the same problems but as they say you wanta play you gotta pay! hot rodding is a bottom less pit like a slot machine. main thing is are you having fun!!!

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I agree. Great stuff!...

Absolutely nothing. I replaced water pump & radiator on the Falcon. The new radiator poured my new antifreeze onto the ground, total piece of junk. Tomorrow we’ll try again 😡😡😷

Cleaning the gasket off of the 1928 motor today and was surprised to find a Ford script. The gasket is in good condition and looks as though it would be good to use again. Must be an original gasket or at least an early replacement.

Thanks Brad, that's fun stuff!

This is purely to keep my options open, so I would like to know, what carburetor would fit the 4 bolt base that the Weber bolts to?

No speculation please, just the tried and true facts.

I really am not that thrilled about running something I have no background on, so I may be looking for something I am familiar with.

Thank you for the responses, I will thoroughly check these things out.

This is the last quail I have for sale. It is a 30/31 Stanco. There is a chip in the bottom cap as shown in the pictures so I am including a usable lower Stanco cap from a motometer, which is identical so that you can make a great quail and cap. The plating is not great on this quail but there is no pitting so it would be great for an original unrestored car or for replate. Also note that there is...

Good find
Stay safe...

That was my guess!96K!...

I found 2 N-95 mask at the local hardware store. They always had them for painters and chemical uses. Just need to know where to look. How many everyday people would know that. The local Farm and Home is selling body suits for $4.99 and booties....

Here are some photos of her $96,000 1930 Model A Roadster from the auction website:


....and a direct link to the auction lot with a description of the car: https://www.julienslive.com/m/lot-de...520Model%2520A

Brad in MD...

My feet are cold and wet and I just closed up shop for the day. If this rain keeps up I may have to get out my work boots to keep dry and warm. But not today, the pressure isn't that great yet....

I thought it was drizzling down there today ? Good job getting motivated Wiz

I don't know, but just like the Early 28, four brakes are better than two. Plus the two separately operated brakes were smaller.
Bill

Here is a photo of the cap open. Note that the cap is in the closed/locked position and unfortunately the three original pot-metal cap top tabs are broken off. The semicircle blue arrows indicate the direction of rotation of the ring to unlock and open the cap:



Here is a photo from the rear showing the cap hinge and the locking set screw that, when tightened, prevents the...

Oh, I don't let a little rain stop me from driving. I am however going to talk with a tuner shop and see if rejetting can remove that hesitation. I didn't have that with the "B" carburetor on an "A" manifold, so I don't see a reason I should have it on a "modern" style carburetor.

The jury is still out on this setup. I do like the extra breath ability with...

So did you have to rejet that Webber? Just don't get it too lean... Have fun cruising in the rain, we do it all the time here in Washington.. Ha!

You have read my other posts and ramblings on various different threads about our front line kids who have not been provided basic protection, but are required to treat patients with covid. Well our other son in-law Louis found and purchased disposable gowns and head coverings, then shipped it all to Dave. Yes he spent something like 4K out of pocket for this stuff. Dave will distribute it in the...

Thanks, Mark. Tough year.

Enjoy!!

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Dale Gosa WELCOME to the VFF!!

Excellent example of a Standard Coupe. Is it also the indented firewall?

Model A related? Finished up the heart transplant of Wheezer!


WOOHOO!!!

This is my 1931 Standard Coupe.

Just to let everyone know, as of today Wheezer is back on the road just a smooth and quiet as can be expected. I may do a few pictures later, but it just started raining again. *sigh*

Ok, jest ta let y'all know... Had friend over this morning to have a look see and found I had the timing off a bit and carburetor settings off even more. But I guess that's what I get for trying to adjust shit while running around to keep it running. Still have a wee bit of hesitation between idle and throttle but that may be the jet sizes. I would like to be able to adjust where the secondary kicks...

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Someone is in denial for sure!
https://www.vintagefordforum.com/for...up-for-auction

Madness.

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I have been told to do the exact same thing......don't ask me if I had my phone with me because the answer would be ....NO!!!...

I guess someone is in denial :-)...

would be interesting to know how many of us were banned from the other side, me for 1, FOR LIFE !!!!!...

Will do!

Post us up some pictures once it's flying...

Doris Day’s 1930 Ford Model A Roadster sells for $96K...

The Gilmore's collection of mascots is truly incredible. The Gilmore itself is a tremendous treasure for auto history enthusiasts and the Model A Museum there deserves support from all Model A owners and supporters. I have been to the Gilmore twice and plan to go back again. By the way, their on site period restaurant makes awesome chocolate malted milk shakes!!

These quail threads were...

They had the contract for the fence also. But as soon as the retainer wall is finished they will be told that won't be happening. There is no reason for the delay or excuses. Rod...

Sorry I'm late, but I was floating around here a bit. Been busy applying for the PPP, we shall see
Good Day all!!!!

Helped a friend tear down the kohler engine on the welder he loaned out ran it out of oil threw the rod now it is junk. I never loan tools i tell them where to buy or rent perfect example.

Reported sold for $96,000 at auction in Culver City, Ca. .

Your body must feel like shit too, or it will tomorrow. Rowdy, the way you work, I want to be your next contractor Just send me the check, like Ed said...