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Newest Blog (Discussion) Postings by Larry Loiselle
Engine Stalls Upon Acceleration
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 3.1 V6/Auto, 89k milesI know this is probably off subject and I will get my butt kicked for it, but I need to ask a mechanic's advice. My mother-in-law gave me a nice 1992 Olds Cutlass Supreme about 7 months ago and it ran  
08/10/2008 12:28 PM How-To Comments (22)
Ford 8" Third Member
I am building a 1930 Model A pickup streetrod as a retirement project. I have a Ford 8 " rear end in my 1930 Model A pickup … I think it is a late model with the extra ribbed housing (WCZ-V1). It has a rubbing noise like when you have a bent bicycle whee  
07/07/2008 09:37 AM How-To Comments (16)
'32 Ford Rear Bumper Braces
I have two questions: 1. I am building a 1930 Ford Model A closed cab pickup streetrod. I have the frame finished (motor and trans not yet installed). It will have a '73 Camaro 350 V8 with TH350 trans, Ford 8" rear with coil over shocks and tri-angula  
12/01/2003 10:40 AM Q&A Comments (2)
Firewalls
I have a 1930 Model A pickup. I am not sure that I can salvage the old firewall. I have seen both metal and fiberglass firewalls for street rods. The fiberglass ones are almost half the price of steel ones. What are the pros and cons of fiberglass vs  
09/10/2003 09:20 PM Q&A Comments (2)
'30 Model A Pickup
Well, my project is coming along slowly. Have arthritis in my hands, wrists, and elbows ... so ... it takes awhile. I figure I am about 50% done with body work. I have a question for the old pros. I would like to carry a spare tire, but do not really want  
09/04/2003 03:53 AM Q&A Comments (6)
Model A Pickup and Wipers
I would like to put windshield wipers on the Model A pickup. I know I can buy single 12v wipers for it. Has anyone come up with a clever way to put syncronized wipers on a Model A? Help?Larry  
12/11/2002 08:32 AM Q&A Comments (1)
Model A Hotrod Frame-Suspension-Steering
Let me start this message by stating that I realize that many of you are traditionalists. I am not and really don't care what is under the body of my 1930 Ford Model A. I want the body for looks, but what is under it does not have to be a Model A frame.  
11/18/2002 02:40 AM Q&A Comments (6)
IFS, Dropped I-Beam, or Front End Clip???
I have a 1930 Model A pickup on a modified Model A frame with the guts from a 1988 Olds Delta 88. It has a Buick 350 V8, TH350,Olds rear end, Olds power steering and column, and Olds power disk brakes on front. The guy who built it used the front disk b  
09/07/2002 10:51 PM Q&A Comments (5)
1930 Model A Pickup Street Rod
I recently bought a 1930 Model A pickup. The previous owner canabalized a 1978 Olds Delta 88 so it has a 350 V8, TH350, power steering, and power disk brakes. The steering and suspension setup (including steering column and power steering box) is really  
09/06/2002 09:21 AM Q&A Comments (3)