Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:28 PM
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31 Roadster ready for summer
I've been taking care of this Roadster for almost a year now for a friend. This weekend I gave it a good shake down. Still have a few items to work on, mirror clock and polish out a original gas...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 354
Re: Power Loss After Carb Rebuild
I only use original jets when rebuilding a zenith, I've never been satisfied with repo jets.
Also I sonic clean all the parts.
I just want to touch on the throttle linkage because it may...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 458
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 354
Re: Power Loss After Carb Rebuild
Have someone mash the pedal down, look at carburetor....is it wide open?
I have found dozens of model As where wide open is only 1/2 or 3/4 open.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 442
Re: Leak on top of carb...
Looks like a side bowl carburetor to me. At some point someone has put a bolt in the flange that was too long and cracked the carburetor Right above the adjustment screw.
I have also seen the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: my project and my thanks...
Looks very well built,Notice the body curves with the bottom of the cab.
You may find a small brass tag or something engraved on it.
I would like to see some photos of the interior of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 615
Re: Engine will not crank
Make sure the battery cables are Thick 6v cables. Raise the hood and use your hand to push the starter rod. If nothing, pull the starter and bench test it. The starter has to have a good ground to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 533
Re: Blown exhaust gasket and rough idle?
If your planning on keeping the car and drive it regularly here's my suggestion.
Buy a New exhaust manifold. Clean the block surface as clean as you can get it. When attaching the intake,leave...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 05:31 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,126
Re: Another Find
My plans are to hang it from the ceiling of my shop until I have a widebed truck. The sides use to raise up, so plans are to make them functional again.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 498
Re: Luray today
I just got home from Luray, sales were good on this Saturday morning. My big $1 table was restocked 3 different times, I think I met everyone. The rain did not hurt one bit.
I thought i would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,897
Re: Sticking valves?
You might be looking in the wrong place. Get out the floor jack, raise the front end up and spin each wheel. Won't free wheel will it? Now check the rear wheels. Draging or sticking brakes will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 583
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 05:29 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Appco accessory found
This accessory is so the ladies don't have to reach so far for the factory choke rod.
Not lady like.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,126
Another Find
Hanging up in a barn was this pickup top.
Seems to be for a wide bed pickup?
Going to measure my buddys truck tomorrow.
Has square nuts on it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 549
Appco accessory found
Was cleaning out storage cabinets today,found 2 of these. I believe it attaches under the dashboard and is used to adjust the carburetor. ( for the ladies )
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Forum: Model-A
05-06-2024, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 0
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Parts coming to Luray
Roadster doors 28-31
Phaeton rear doors 28-31
Headlights, cowl lights 28-31
Sport lights 28-31
Shock arms
Windshield sanctions 30-31 standard and Deluxe
This is just a small sample.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,370
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,623
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,623
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,623
Auction results in Varina Va.
This is a small portion of what I brought home
Yesterday. Some of it will be a Mid Atlantic pre war swap meet on Friday.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 6
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Looking for magazine article on Ration Truck.
Old Cars weekly interviewed me at Hershey about my Ration truck. The article came out
Around the beginning of April. I have not seen the article and would like a copy.
Would someone here...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,387
Re: Interested Dash information
I knew the matches were wrong, all I had to use for demonstration purposes.
The gas guage probably didn't leak much in the 30s-40s, Then zippo lighters became popular.
I will go to Ace and...
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