Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2024, 04:59 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2023, 04:34 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2021, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,325
Re: how to eliminate free play of the rear axle
It sounds like you need the shims behind the bearings on the carrier.
Snyders number A4221-sh $1.65 each
The bad news is you need to take the axle apart to fit them .
Watch out for the rear...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2021, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,961
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-08-2021, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 732
Re: Window trim removal
The metal trim piece has to be removed on the Leatherback sedan ,
All screws need to be taken out it is a very tight fit,
Be careful not to damage paint a little push from side to side is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2021, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,990
Re: Fuel tank removal
In The Book " How to restore your Mobel a Vol 9" There is a very good article on how to remove the the gas tank in a 28-29 Brigg's Fordor or a Cabriolet.
It is well worth buying that book if you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-30-2021, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 62
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Re: New Member---'28 Model A Mods----help!
You have a very early 28 car there ,with the single rear brake system .that requires the early type AR wheel
Katy has it right there is very little stud protruding thru the wheel in your picture...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2021, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,784
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2020, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,452
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2020, 03:36 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,124
Re: 30deluxe Roadster
That info is in number 6" How to Restore your Model A Book" available from most suppliers
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2020, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,164
Re: Ford A Tudor year built
It looks like you have the original engine that came with the car as the number lines up with that plate on the firewall !
That is rare these days as most cars have had the engine changed in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2020, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 21,100
Re: Bill Williamson
Sorry to hear your news Cindy.
Bill had friends around the world who will miss he humour and knowledge!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2020, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,824
Re: Model A only runs 40 miles
Most of the Small bore engines have an AF------- engine number and frame number,.
of course that can be changed sometimes if rebuilt.
If it is one of those 40-45 would seem about right
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2020, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,824
Re: Model A only runs 40 miles
Where was your friends Model A built? If it is a European car some of those had the small 3" Bore engine
.Look at the cylinder castings on the side of the engine if there is a large gap between the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2020, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 9,490
Re: throw-out bearing
I have one of those throwout bearings .It has Made in USA & Aetna stamped on the back
it is new in it's plain white box but bought several years ago .
I was just thinking of useing it but maybe...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2020, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Gas tank installation
The 28-29 Fordor 60 A ,60 B, 60C,
There is a good description on how to change it in the book ;9How to restore the Model A number 9
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2020, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,010
Re: How are 28-29 and 30-31 radiators different?
I've looked at a couple 30-31 rads I have and I think the holes in the rad mounting brackets are to far back mine seem to be 1"5/8 to 1"3/4 from the the front of the rad to the center of the hole ....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2020, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,010
Re: How are 28-29 and 30-31 radiators different?
I'm glad you have the right crossmember .I would hate to think of doing that job over!!
That looks like a new rad you have there .I thought the mounting holes on the support bracket should be in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2020, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,010
Re: How are 28-29 and 30-31 radiators different?
That looks like a 28 crossmember you have in it now with the solid engine mount and the raised pads for the rad. That will only work with a 28-29 style body .
The 30-31 crossmember has a yoke for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2020, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,167
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2020, 03:13 AM
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Replies: 31
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Re: Ford from Holland
Welcome to the Barn from this side of the Pond
Well Done on your travels maybe the UK one day !!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2020, 02:45 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,121
Re: Restoration in India
They are very skilled metal workers in India .Look how they transformed those fenders!!
I sent some RHD parts to a guy in India a couple years ago. He said the import duty on antique car parts was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2020, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Pressure plate question
I have had one John from one of our Local UK suppliers Most of their stuff comes from Snyders. The adjusting nuts on mine weren't staked down properly.
Unfortunately I did not find out till a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2020, 02:54 AM
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Replies: 25
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Re: Wheels
CW Pasedena has it right !! They can be repaired by properly prepped Tig weld I've done a few that way with good results
Here in the UK good wheels are not always easy to find
Best to consider...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2020, 02:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,982
Re: Distributor Upper Contact Plate
That's an original 28 plate .In fact my Briggs 29 Fordor has one .
The stamped style came out later
You might be able to swap the bac-o-lite from the later type
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