Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2015, 07:51 AM
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Views: 3,571
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2015, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,978
Re: U joint housing
I left a socket wrench inside of the ujoint and put it together. It did ruin the bearings after a while but nothing broke. You might check and see if it happened to you.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2015, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,827
Re: Headlight mounting issue
That headlamp bar looks like the stamped one that was only used for a very short time in 1930. The forged ends sometimes broke and were not re-welded in the right position. From the photo that is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2015, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 10,116
Re: Not a Pleasent Experience
I sold cars for 50 years. The newer cars have so many blind spots that they NEED back up cameras. There are also many older folks that have arthritis and have a real hard time turning their head. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2015, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,406
Re: 5/16 Bolts
I believe the bump holds the bolts in place until you lay the running boards in place. I would use the old bolts if they are in good condition.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2015, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,150
Re: Sediment bowl--am I missing some thing
Maybe some of the coments used here are because they don't have the Restoration Guidelines that point out some of the details that make some of the parts worth more than the average one removed off a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2015, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,150
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2015, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,797
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2015, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 12,864
Re: A Safe Way to Mail Parts
One of the best packing materials for heavy items is carpet pad . If you know a carpet installer you can get the unused pieces for most likely free?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2015, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,195
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2015, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,548
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2015, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 13,749
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2015, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 36,638
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2015, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 36,638
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2015, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 36,638
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2015, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,718
Re: Door hinge screws
Those cupped washers look like the floor board washers and I think they are larger than the original hinge washers. I wouls use the star washers and finish your car unless you are going for fine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2015, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,207
Re: 30 Model A running board trim
The original end pieces were attached with two aluminum rivits , two on each end. The inner piece was attached with screws that were like the horn bolts and nuts . The outer were folded under the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2015, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,615
Re: Top irons cabriolet
I understand that some restorers used the coil spring out of a ball point pen or something similar. Larry Machack from the Cabriolet Club does have some of the parts shown.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2015, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,540
Re: Annoying Rattle - Update
I had a tudor that the door hinge was hitting the door panel and making a noise. I checked all the hinge screws and found some were loose. I did find one that I had to file a little off the hinge or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2015, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,525
Re: wiper motor from Gary Johnson
He posts items for sale in the swap area from time to time . I also have had excellent parts and help with my fine point car. Thanks !!!, Gary
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2015, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,729
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2015, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,026
Re: Different Horn
Sometimes the illustrations are an artist rendering and not an actual photo. I am not sure about the horn illustrations.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2014, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,873
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2014, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,130
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2014, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,412
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