Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 01:12 AM
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Re: Ford day at inspection
My Uncle ran a garage in Mickleton, NJ (Borden's garage)
He drove to Woodbury to the State Inspection barn. He hated the trip and the inspection. He always carried his tools so as the fix the car in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2024, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 12
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Great Race
I see by the Great Race that they will lunch on June 25 on a farm in Purcellville, VA.
Are there opportunities to see the cars and crews, or help in any way?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2024, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 386
Re: Stuck starter
After getting the starter loose, check the 3 mounting bolts for looseness. Remove the starter and check for shaft straightness. Inspect the Bendix.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-04-2024, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: red neck
Red Neck,
So glad to hear from you.
We really enjoyed having chow with you guys when you were at the convention in Fairfax
We have moved into a great retirement place: Ashby Ponds. So far, I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 977
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2024, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 789
Re: Which Side Mirror?
I had mirrors on both fender mounted spares . I mounted convex small stick-on mirrors on the face of the 5" mirrors. Nobody noticed as I could see to the rear.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 576
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 576
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,415
Re: Dropping the oil pan
Ole thirty,
Since you are near Bratton's, we have a great Model A Ford Club Chapter (GWC) Please consider joining us. We have a knowledgeable and most helpful group.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,225
Re: WWII Ration truck
Sears sold a pickup kit for the Model A. My Uncle converted a 36 coupe to a pickup. Neato. Wish I could have owned it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,169
Re: getting into the Rumble Seat
I made a 2''x3' 3/4 panel wrapped in a soft cloth and tacked it. After the folks are in the rumble, the panel can be eased to the floor.
On a tour one time, a little purple- haired queeny look...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 813
Re: Grease in 2-tooth
I had good luck with Corn head grease( the green stuff) from Tractor Supply Co. Used in the steering box and the universal joint.
Clem
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,087
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 750
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: hole on dash 42 pickup
Suspect added switch for fogs, tec. Nice looking dash. Hope the car is equal. Suspect Pillips head screw is not correct.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2024, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,504
Re: Peep mirrors
I had mirrors on both chromned covered spares. Then convex stick ons one each tire. Worked pretty well. I had a non standard center m1rrror with a clock. It was wider the little oval Henry offered.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: final reminder- Woodstown car show NJ
I bet the goose poop was slick. i have had great luck there over the years. I'm now too far away to attend. One of my cousins who ran a yellow model A pickup and been seen we come sometimes.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,511
Re: uncanny stories
Two true stories: One time I lost a school ring to a 6'2" blond. anybody see the ring?
Another time I had seven hot chicks in my topless '40 Merc convertible sedan.
A cop stopped me. I'm sure he...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,435
Re: Stories from the past
Back in the 50's Me and my buddy Geers were having fun learnin about cars. I had just bought a 40Merc fordor Convertible sedan. (957 +77) were ever built.
We went to Jessies junkyard in CrossKeys,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2024, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Brake pedal travels too far
I used to be surprised after finding an old part under a workbench or a flea market pile, cleaning it up and finding it did not function. Seemed to me after rusting and dusting for many years, it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2024, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,936
Re: 1947 Super Deluxe V8 engine ground strap?
I my mind you can't have enough grounds!!!
Block to frame
Frame to body
lights t frame
starter to block
Gen mount face super clean/gen to block
Cross members on frame to side frame
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2024, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,057
Re: Looking for my next project.
If you are building a fine point car, very early AR parts are hard to come, by as are late '31 changes. Later model A's have less wood in their bodies. 30/31 have several improvements of the 28/29...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,008
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2024, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,501
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2024, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 687
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