Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:38 PM
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Re: Sealed beams
Back to basics. The reflector gathers up the light from a light bulb (which sends light out in all directions) and directs that light straight forward. As said, how well that works depends a lot on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2024, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: OT: 1930's Grand Prix
There's a bit more detail here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R63-hAOdeUw
There weren't any speed limits last time we were there when it was dark and raining and we were lost. At the time I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 09:37 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Stainless Ateel Fords
A bit here::
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/05/28/what-level-of-involvement-did-allegheny-have-with-the-stainless-bodied-ford-model-as
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2024, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,419
Re: Shortened pitman arm
A badly weathered shortened arm has probably been cut and welded in which case it is a restoration of a farmer's fix.
I have a 29 RHD two tooth box which seems to have the 32 gears in it with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: GAZ Goodies
https://oldtimergarage.eu/gb/vehicles-for-sale/6046-gaz67b.html
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,593
Re: sign of the times
You were born right handed to hold a steering wheel. The left doesn't need to do much.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 686
Re: Dust bowl AA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM8Q1e95VbY
Most of the photos seem to have an Essex cut down.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 3
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Balance beads
How they work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZQXPLfOPXc
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 620
Re: Tight crank gear
There has already been one Burtz engine shredded a cast crank gear. Photos should be on the Facebook page.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,751
Re: New Stipe Camshafts
The British royal family just had a deluge on social media during a communication vacuum as well.
Your web site is down.
Are you going to make other parts, or just cams?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 3,759
Re: Cleaning the radiator
A bit of a discussion about using Evapo-rust.
https://forums.aaca.org/topic/333382-evapor-rust-as-cooling-system-rust-remover/
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,040
Re: Sticking valves?
" I forgot to mention that I did fog the engine with MMO after I did the vacuum test. Made no difference yet."
I don't have that patience either.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,427
Re: Henry and Edsel
I was brought up on milk straight from the cow. Didn't cure anything. Thought I would just let you know that.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 02:38 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,040
Re: Sticking valves?
Take the plugs out and squirt some penetrating oil at the valve stems. Start it up outside ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,386
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2024, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,463
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: 28/29 vs 30/31 phaeton top irons
As a start, google "fordbarn phaeton top irons". There should be links to old Macs photos. The deluxe irons for 30/31 would be strap, compared to the standard cones I think.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,937
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,734
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2024, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,933
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,459
Re: Electric Model A's
The guts of it come from a Smart car by the looks of it. Very small battery.
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2018-smart-fortwo-electric-drive-review/
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,319
Re: My new Ford.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5Ec8eBNduA
The Ford Rangers are designed here, and built in Thailand (the ones we get here anyway).
Max Tran is the Ranger chief designer....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,319
Re: My new Ford.
>>No way can I ever get lost and it tells me where to go, in a polite manner.
Has anyone ever been lost in New Zealand?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2024, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,186
Re: Ecklers hydraulic brake conversion kit
The Aussie A Model facebook page had a story a while ago by Les Winter about the backing plate press being scrapped and a photo of it.
"This week we got to visit fellow hot rodder, Terry Warren...
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