Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2021, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,732
Re: Parts for a rebuilder
My thanks to those who have PMed me and replied here. We think we have found a new home for the remaining parts here in Northern Calif. Ron had been working pretty diligently on selling his good...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2021, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,732
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2021, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,732
Parts for a rebuilder
I'm posting on behalf of the Feather River As in Quincy, CA. Our long-time member Ron Rude, who was well known in this forum and in the hobby, passed away a couple of years ago. His family gave his...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2015, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,590
Anyone know enough about steam-bending wood...
...to tell me if this will work?
The car is a '29 Tudor. The wood is the tack rail above the rear window frame to which the headliner gets attached. It is supposed to line up with the ends of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2015, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,817
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2015, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,487
Re: Tudor mats/carpet
Jeff and Steve,
My May car has the studs for the rubber front mat. There are holes in the rear body crossmembers that I suspect would be for mat studs. They show no sign of ever having any kind...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2015, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,176
Re: A little off-topic.. Shop lighting
Larry, I think it means two fixtures, each with two bulbs. They appear to be identical to the fixtures I bought in-store a few months ago. I believe the price was around $45 each, so the $80 regular...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2015, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,899
Re: Need Brakes ID'ed
Here are links to better versions of the manual pages:
Lockheed adustment page 278 (http://sierraspecialtyautomotive.com/images/ModelA/LockheedAdjust1.jpg)
Lockheed adustment page 279...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2015, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,899
Re: Need Brakes ID'ed
Yes, these are "late" flathead Ford brakes. Here are pictures of pages from an old MoTor manual with adjustment info. You won't have the factory tool, so you will have to work against your brake drum...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2015, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,677
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2015, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,176
Re: A little off-topic.. Shop lighting
Costco also has LED shop lights. Two-pack of LED shop lights (http://www.costco.com/4%E2%80%99-LED-Shop-Light-with-Chain-2-pack.product.100223617.html)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2015, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,677
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2015, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,550
Re: Cooling System Design Flaw
I have a photocopy of an article in the MAFCA Restorer by Ed Rossig, titled "Analysis: Model A Fan and Water Pump". I wrote "11-4" on the copy, which I think meant the July-August 1966 issue (I made...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2015, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,259
Re: 1930 rear window glass
Ralph,
The bulletin calls for a height of 10-5/8"to 10-11/16", width of 23-5/8" to 23-11/16", with corner radius of 1-1/2". The top and bottom curves are specified as "13/64 TRUE SWEEP" which I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2015, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,487
Re: Tudor mats/carpet
Hello, Steve and all...
I'm back at work on my Tudor, starting in on the upholstery panels which means I will soon need floor coverings. My search on "Tudor carpet" returned this thread which I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2013, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,195
Re: Seat belts in Canada
Glenn,
Sounds as if you got caught by an ignorant clerk or a poorly worded question.
California does not require and never has required seat belts in cars that were not originally equipped with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2013, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,125
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2013, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,125
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2013, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 16,470
Re: 6 to 12 V horn conversion
This has got to be in the running for the "Top Ten Silliest Comments by a PURIST" awards.
Here's a link to a pdf version of a post I made to the old FordBarn about converting a horn to 12v.
I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2013, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,477
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2013, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,025
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2013, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,639
Re: Removing body vs. not removing the body...
Steve,
Sounds to me that you're saying you have an original, appropriately dated Bill of Sale from Ford or from the Ford dealer that matches your engine number.
If so, I'd say the odds are very...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2013, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,800
Stud Welder
The topic of stud welders comes up here fairly often. ToolTopia just sent out their latest email flyer, and it offers what looks like a good one at a large discount from regular pricing. See this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2013, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 13,401
Re: Adhesive for gluing door seals to door panels
Steve,
Does it look like this part (http://www.brattons.com/product.asp?P_ID=2769&strPageHistory=search&strKeywords=31510&numPageStartPosition=1&strSearchCriteria=any&PT_ID=all) from Bratton? If...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2013, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 36,029
Re: 3/16" verses #10 machine screws
Tom, how badly do you want them? McMaster-Carr has them in stainless.
#12-24 x 1" oval head machine screws (http://www.mcmaster.com/#cadinlnord/91790a320/=kzn5fa)
Joe
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