Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Door alignment problem on 29 CCPU
Now boys, all a jig does is speed-up the assembly process. Think about this, ...the first one had to be assembled without a jig, -and therefore we generally don't use a jig. Matter of fact, we...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,761
Re: Tools/supplies needed while traveling
The irony of that is there are still plenty of "independents" (-fellow Model-A owners) wherever you travel that will have parts that will most likely get you going again.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 421
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,761
Re: Tools/supplies needed while traveling
Paul, about a warped Tillotson, -I guess my thoughts are that surely the engine ran well enough to make part of the tour, ...so 'bandaid' the Tillotson enough to finish the tour or tell the owner to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 334
Re: Door alignment problem on 29 CCPU
Think about this though, all of the bodies were assembled first and then set onto a chassis. There was not any fitting or shimming done after the body was bolted to the frame.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 334
Re: Door alignment problem on 29 CCPU
Rusty, have you measured diagonally to see if the door opening is square with the door? I am assuming the belt moulding aligns correctly. My notes show the opening from cowl jamb to the rear panel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,761
Re: Tools/supplies needed while traveling
You know, something hit me about this thread regarding this topic, -and I wish my Dad were still around to answer some questions, but as I recall from way back in the 1960s, there were cars that were...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 189
Re: Gear Drive Starter Question
Dan, we have a 12v one on our Run-in stand, -and that is the biggest thing I don't like about those starter. You almost need to install one of those starters when the engine or trans is out.
I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 372
Re: Front brake shoes grab
If you are referring to the Front Backing Plate Bolts, then actually it is the hole in the middle of the Brake Housing (Backing) Plate that pilots using the Spindle's flange to hold the Plate firmly...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 372
Re: Front brake shoes grab
Keith, bending tracks is very hard to do even using a torch, AND is a bandaid for something else that is incorrect.
The Brake Centering tool is basically a check gauge to tell you something is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2024, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,137
Re: Another carb needs repair
You know, I watched this about 30 minutes after you had uploaded it this morning, and I really fought the urge to jump to the end to see if it actually worked, ...but I watched it thru to the end. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,349
Re: 2024 Old Car Festival - Greenfield Village
....also, for those who just want to see last year's video with an abundance of Model-As, click on this link;
https://youtu.be/WbH8I_z4p5Q?si=C_R8fOCwfC2RpRM_
( :rolleyes: Shameless plug for me...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,349
Re: 2024 Old Car Festival - Greenfield Village
https://youtu.be/uFtWz2n_ax8?si=VtlQr6Df__-pDBzM
A couple of timestamps;
At 3:15 That is Randy and his wife.
At 3:47 That is the actor Marty Bufalini's Firetruck with his daughter driving....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,349
Re: 2024 Old Car Festival - Greenfield Village
FYI, I don't know if you noticed in that video, but that man standing just in front of the camera when we came past was Randy Ema, the most knowledgeable and renown Duesenberg restorer from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,349
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,349
Re: 2024 Old Car Festival - Greenfield Village
I registered two vehicles separately on the evening of June 1st, and I received two confirmations back today saying both vehicles were accepted. Kudos to the volunteer event staff for already...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 394
Re: Crank hole cover rivet
Well, there is ...but you probably won't like the price of it. Search for 'Tonka Rivet Tool' and you will see what comes up.
The issue generally is unless the rivet is set uniformly around the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,137
Re: Another carb needs repair
Since Randall is one of VERY few YouTube content suppliers that I have seen who actually publishes correct and complete topic content, I am sure he will. ;)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2024, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 595
Re: Roadster doors
Keith it may have been me that told you that, as I learned it when my son & I was up at the factory many years ago. We were touring the facility and just happened to be in their assembly shop area...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,746
Re: New Stipe Camshafts
Bill, I know we are friends and so I want these thoughts to be understood as friendly interaction, but look at the perspective from both sides and realize this is not as bad as you may believe. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 775
Re: cam lube
Neil, when a pointed lobe is wiped across a compressed face, it probably won't squeeze it out but it will definitely scrape it off.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 775
Re: cam lube
Does it really matter? In some ways, probably not. Think about this ....how many revolutions does the camshaft make during the entire assembly process, going thru the valve lash adjustment process,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 650
Re: leg room 30 roadster
Can you post a few pictures? The 26" measurement from the floorboard is about right, but when I see the 4" measurement from the top of cushion to the bottom of the steering wheel, that tells me the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,095
Re: Lacquer Paint fix?
There is nothing that can salvage the cracked Lacquer paint. Just compound it by hand and wax it to make it less noticable.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 944
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