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I really like this idea of using a water tank for a fuel tank. So, I've been searching these archives until I'm blue in the face, all to no avail. I have a new 20 gallon pressure tank (bladder type) that's just setting around doing nothing. My question is: Has anyone done this? Did you use any...

Does anyone have the dimensions of A 31 AA frame? I already have them for the 31 A. I just found out my 31 used to be a dump truck in it's former life. I understand the frame is shortened on these for operating the dump box. (I gave the PTO and winch to my cousin) I'm also led to believe the AA...

When reading the post about the feller needing the teeth welded up on his window regulator, it just reminded me of something I did. I think this may work in some of the rats being built. I put power windows in my 56 Chevy. I got some Ford power window assys and set it up on my bench to compare...

I'm in sort of a dilemma here. I've been toying with putting a tilt column and steering wheel out of my 86 or 93 Chevy truck in my 31A. For one thing, the gas tank has to go, so that will give me some room. I'll probably have to go with a flat steering wheel. It will also have the turn signal...

I was doing some digging in the archives and couldn't find much of what I needed. I was wondering what one would have to do for a radiator in a 31A, running a 350 Chevy with an auto. I then went on line and checked with griffin and some custom builders. Then I remembered Modine. They want...

I did a search and couldn't find any info on what I want. Has anyone used a pair of leaf springs on their rear end setup? I have the early Bronko rear, springs and frame mounts. I know I can mount them to the frame even if I have to relocate the springs. I'm wondering if the perches will...

Not a good picture of him, but this person is a great friend and the one who taught me how build rods. I met him when living in Fla. I believe Kenny Danner is one of the founding fathers of the Early Irons of Orlando Fla. This is just one of his projects. He was making Pete & Jakes before they...

While living in Florida I was a member of the early Irons. Some beautiful rods in that club. Anyway, I rescued this 56 Nomad from the JY. It was pretty stripped. I built it using a 350 and 350 tranny. It had to go in primer. Then I put a 55 nose on it and shot it with Mustang yellow. My friend...

Okay, I know it isn't old American Iron, but this thing sticks to the curves like glue and is a blast to play in. History of my 1977 280Z: I bought it from the PO after it was recovered from being stolen. The car was stripped, including the interior. I put in a rebuilt 74 260 hooked to a 78 5...

I just finished searching the archives for any info on the 200R4. Not much turned up. Here is what I'll be running in my 31AA that's being converted to look like a 31A pickup. 86 350 with an autolite 2 bbl carb. 93 chevy V6 pickup 200R4 trans, hooked to an early BronkoII rear end. I have no...

I have a nice running 350 chevy vortex with TBI. I want to convert it to a 4bbl carb. I also want to get rid of the present ignition system as well as the cam. I understand I can get a manifold from Summit, as well as a cam and an older HEI dizzy. Will I run into any problems doing this? Being...

I must say this forum is good for the soul. I've forgotten more than I can remember. I love going through the archives and seeing things I used to know that I forgot. Trust me, I'm writing all of it down when I start my build next summer. Thanks again for all of you.

Hey all, just found this site and found it interesting. I'm from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and have built a few rods in my time. I feel I still got enough in this old body for one more project. I acquired an 31AA free from my Aunt when my Uncle passed away. He cut the back frame off and...