Great film from the Jalopy Journal, does what it says!
H.A.M.B
Chopping a Sport Coupe
Had a quick discussion with Neil Fretwell of the VHRA at Wheels Day about our respective Sport Coupes. Neil’s has a really nice roof chop, and he’s kindly sent me a link to a H.A.M.B thread with some details and… Read More ›
Rear Brakes & Axle Shafts
Took a first look at my rear hubs, brakes & axle shafts this weekend, learned a lot 🙂 Learned that the rear axle shafts had been shimmed, also learned that this is pretty common practice 🙂 Learned that the rear… Read More ›
What the Hell???
More for the list!! XXXXXXX Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 11,764 Re: Identification of Steering Parts 37-41 Spindles. 39-41 brake backing plates, heel of shoe adjustments at bottom. What in the hell is that shim… Read More ›
Identifying Spindles
A few pictures for my friends on the H.A.M.B to help me identify the front suspension spindles on the A
Steering & Supension Stuff
What I also noticed whilst I was looking at the brakes was that I have quite a bit of play in both a steering ball joint, and the kingpin on the left hand side. I also have a loose wheel… Read More ›
57 Varities of Brakes!!
Started looking at the brakes today and found a bit of a mix and match situation. The 1929 Model originally had manual “rod” type brakes. It was common practice to use hydraulic brakes from the later 30’s and 40’s Fords…. Read More ›
My 1929 Model A Ford Sport Coupe (Model A Ford Restoration)
Back in November 2013 I bought a 1929 Model A Ford Sport Coupe. Now I’m getting it on the road to enjoy it. I’ve found The Ford Barn and The H.A.M.B great sources of information so far.