Forum: Model-A
10-27-2010, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Model-A
10-26-2010, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,187
Re: NOS Keys
I called Cal but no luck on the key. He is a very nice gentleman and was very helpful at answering come questions. Any other ideas?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2010, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,006
Re: Cowl Band - Repair or Replace?
Definitely use your original one. It isn't that hard to strip the paint once you remove it. Also, the reproduction ones fit very poorly.
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Forum: Model-A
10-22-2010, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,187
NOS Keys
I am looking for a NOS or nice original 30-31 ignition key #1455. I talked with Doc Kalinka at Hershey but he didn't have that number. Who else might have this key? We will go with an A&L key if...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2010, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,820
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2010, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,253
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2010, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,821
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2010, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,821
Correct Front Bumper Arms
According to the Judging Standards, the front bumper arms changed from square ends to rounded ends in 1931. The square ones were used until mid-'31. The rounded ends could be used starting in early...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2010, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,602
Re: MaxJax 2 post car lift
Interesting lift. Without cables between the two posts (like a typical 2 post lift), how are the two sides synchronized?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2010, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,369
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2010, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,369
Fine Point Interior
We are in the process of restoring my daughter's '31 Deluxe Roadster. The goal is to restore it for Fine Point judging but drive it a lot afterwards. We don't expect to be the best of show but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-19-2010, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,098
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2010, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,098
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2010, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,098
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2010, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 23,453
Re: Marvelous Mystery Oil?
How big of a problem is sticking valves? I have 3 model A's. They are sometimes driven frequently and sometimes set for months. I have never had a valve stick just using 87 octane pump gas mostly...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2010, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,134
Re: changing tires
- Lay your wheel flat on the floor on a piece of carpet.
- Lay a large trash bag over the wheel. The trash bag should be double thickness just as it comes from the roll/box.
- Lay your tire over...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2010, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,006
Re: Changing tires.
About any type of trash bag will work (others have mentioned doing it without a bag). I have found that the higher quality "Hefty" bags work even better than the generic ones I buy at the local farm...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2010, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,006
Re: Changing tires.
Since you are not concerned about the paint on your wheels, it really doesn't matter which method you choose. However, I think if you try the garbage bag method, you will realize that it takes no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2010, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,098
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2010, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,098
'31 Dlx Roadster Windshield Frame ID
I have 3 windshield frames. I am trying to figure out which of them is original (if any). Any help would be appreciated.
They have almost identical dimensions.
#1 & #3 have holes for finger...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2010, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,725
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2010, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,605
Goodyear Signs
Is anyone on here a collector of antique signs? I have seen several signs of each of these designs sell (I just got these images from Ebay). What timeframe would these have been used?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-13-2010, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,177
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2010, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,177
Carbon buildup in carburetor
A friend was telling me that he had to open the fuel adjusting valve several turns to get his car to run and that it would not idle. He thought there was a problem with the carburetor. He dropped off...
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Forum: Model-A
06-25-2010, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,056
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