Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 989
Re: radiator splashing
I pulled the fancy 'quail' and discovered that the mouth of the radiator is very bent ...threads for the stock cap all bent out of shape. I am trying to get it into a flat surface to mate with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 989
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 989
radiator splashing
When I am lugging the engine on a hill...for example...unable to down shift to 2nd gear without slowing down a lot, double clutching, and grinding gears only to end up lugging in 2nd because the gear...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 591
Cut out box/horn
What exactly does this thing do? My horn is connected to it and now I get a clicking sound and no horn...most of the time. I get intermittent power at the pole to which the horn is connected...and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,042
Re: bedix???
Thanks all for the input. Problem solved though your assist.
What was it? I pulled the new bendix twice following comments regarding my wrong-headed use of grease before installing it. First...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 05:09 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,042
bedix???
I left my '30 Mod A in a cold barn from Nov through March without starting it...but on a battery trainer to keep it charged. Never had any starting issues before. When I tried to start it two weeks...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2024, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 960
Re: Tires
That price comes from the most popular Model A source in Germany. I had better shop the price from more sources. Comments regarding reliability or performance?
Thanks a lot.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2024, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 960
Tires
Any comments on tire manufacturers 475/500/19 for 1930 Model A? I have always been very conservative about sticking with the best performing tires I can get and replacing long before reaching...
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
03-04-2024, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 617
best tires for 1930 Model A Tudor
Looking for opinions on the best tires to mount. Current tires are 4.75/5.00/19 Goodyear. Local Model A supplier sells "American Classic" at 298 euro. Michelin sells their version for 398 euro. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2023, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,410
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2023, 04:56 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,410
Re: 12 conversion
Thanks so much for the idea of a plug in charger outlet. I did not know that such a thing exists.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2023, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 13,143
Re: Classtique Upholstery
It is a reality that there is a shortage of skilled workers but I would hesitate to blame it on 'smart phones' or any other electronic media. Easy access to information does not negatively impact...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2023, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,032
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2023, 04:37 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,410
12 conversion
Pro's and con's of a 12v negative ground conversion of my 6v positive ground 1930 Tudor? Do I need to do more than change the alternator, coil, lights and relays, and ammeter, and use a voltage...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2023, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 16,454
Re: Battery Location
Any input on the idea of mounting the battery in a box on the driver's side running board? I would like to add decent carpet and better sound insulation to the floor and having to remove it to get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2023, 03:29 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,375
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2023, 04:37 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,500
Re: ...what is wrong with my sockets?
TomInCologne,
I know that this will probably get me tossed out of the forum for blasphemy ...but...I had a similar problem and wrapped some aluminum foil around the base of the bulb and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2023, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 783
Re: looking for Model A club
Brad in Germany,
Thanks for the contact. I am a newbie to the pre-war club and did not see any ads for the Veterama. Now I am faced with...'Honey...how would you like to go look at a bunch of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2023, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 783
Re: looking for Model A club
TomInCologne,
Thank you for the contact. At present I am thinking Spring '24 before I trust my new toy enough to travel as far as the Ruhrgebiet. I am just doing some local 50 km trips...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2023, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 783
looking for Model A club
Looking for a Model A club in the Südliche Weinstrasse (Pfalz) area of Germany. Ich freue mich sehr über jeden Kontakt.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2023, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,255
Re: changing batery location
Hey, thanks a lot for the quick reply. Makes sense. I will probably run the wire straight up the firewall from the starter to the fuse box. I found a pretty nifty very small..low profile fuse box...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2023, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,255
changing batery location
Anyone out there consider moving the battery to a more accessible location (1930 Tudor)...such as under the hood? Ideas...anyone?
Also...based on a recent roadside ignition failure apparently...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 949
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 949
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 949
Re: Ignition cut out
Thanks for the reply. My "A" is a fully stock 1930 Tudor (3 doors) DeLux built in Berlin and delivered on 1 July 1930. It sat in a barn from 1945-1995 when it was sold and then sat in another barn...
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