Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2024, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 820
Re: Election season never ends
If you look at Charles Lindbergh’s similar style travel trailer in the Henry Ford museum you will see it has an articulated tongue for pulling. The front of the trailer rests on two pneumatic tires...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2024, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 989
Re: electronic voltage regulators (EVR)
Recently the MTFCA forum announced that Model T voltage regulators have been redesigned using new components and are available for sale. They are working on 8volt and 12 volt versions and are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2022, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,282
Re: A Engine in a Movie
With the script on the side of the crankcase and lack of an oil fill- breather, that is a Model T engine.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2022, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,967
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2022, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,988
Re: Upohlstry
I had one Cartouche kit. The roof fabric was cut short and one of the three panels would not touch the bow upon which it was to be tacked. The sides where the fabric joins the front bow were also...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-22-2022, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 17,981
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-10-2022, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,737
Re: 1928 Model A Multi disc clutch and flywheel
The U-shaped clips were not a repair item. They were introduced in late 1925 and mostly appear on the wider 26-7 transmission brake drums. A few examples of these lug shoes have appeared on short...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2022, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,096
Re: TCP Global Epoxy Primer
I had similar issues with a new can of Summit epoxy primer. Wooden stirrers broke off when I tried to mix it. I ended up buying a pneumatic paint shaker to stir it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2022, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
Re: 28 Service Brakes
With the ‘28 system, the two shafts stay loose in the strap brackets that are mounted to the frame. This allows the brakes to equalize fore-aft as well as cross car.
The book, the Model A as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2022, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 958
Re: Mice got into rumble seat back cushion
Try contacting Classtique Upholstery for the padding and spring fabric if you decide to replace it. I recently upholstered my rumble seat and my son’s car with their kits. They sell supplies...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2022, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,010
Re: Title Jumping
In Michigan if the new owner is a relative as defined by the Secretary of State, no use tax is due and the title transfer is only the paper work fee. I can't see why anyone would jump the title if...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-27-2022, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 808
Re: '26 Runabout Colors
Colors other than black were not offered on the Runabout or Touring until later in 1926. The Model T encyclopedia states the colors were probably for the ‘27 Model year which was introduced in August
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2022, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,019
Re: No holes in Pan Gasket
This is a good strategy on the part of the gasket maker. Partial punching ensures there is no punch offal clogging their machines and less waste for them to dispose.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2022, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,361
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2022, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,361
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2022, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,361
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2022, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,361
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2022, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,361
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2022, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 7,407
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-21-2022, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,025
Re: Howell's Sheet metal
I bought the same panel for my touring from Smith and Jones. I used them because I assumed they did more business with Howell’s than I ever would. I got the panel in a few days and was happy.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2022, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,577
Re: Early starter bendix
Seabees,
My starter has a 5/8” shaft, conventional starter drive with a headless set screw on one end of the spring. The starter itself has the early switch. The flywheel is the later version...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2022, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,577
Re: Early starter bendix
The Model T spring will work with the multi disc clutch flywheel. It is wound in the same direction as the Model A spring but is a smaller diameter. There is one installed on my later ‘28 Coupe.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2021, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,015
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2021, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,322
Re: Vintage Precision Hub Puller
I have a '41 Ford in addition to my Model As. I bought the Vintage Precision puller when I had to do a brake job on that car.
I am impressed with the pullers construction and will not hesitate to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2021, 03:38 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,565
Re: 1929 Roadster questions
Ray,
I am indeed referring to the special brackets for the radiator support rod. One side is missing with no holes for on the sheet metal panel. The other bracket is bolted instead of being...
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