Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2024, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 661
Re: Racked Radiator Shell
I looked back at a picture I took before I removed the shell. The driver side hood needs to be worked a little bit, but there is a significant difference in the shell curves where the hood sits. You...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2024, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 661
Racked Radiator Shell
I'm working on a '31 pickup project that I bought with an assembled radiator and shell. I recently removed the radiator to rod it out and repair some leaks. When I was done and ready to put the...
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Forum: Model-A
02-17-2024, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 162
28/29 Front Bumper to Trade
I have a decent 28/29 front bumper that I’d like to trade for a comparable 30/31 bumper in the NJ, NY, CT, PA area.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2024, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,372
Re: Cleaning the radiator
I'm rebuilding a '30 pickup that hasn't run in many years. I had to remove the top tank to make some repairs and I'm glad I did because I found 3 or 4 tubes completely blocked with a greasy sludge...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2024, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 502
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2024, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 502
Re: Radiator baffle
I’m glad to hear they work good, that was my concern. Does the overflow tube go up against the back of the pipe or the front, or doesn’t it matter with this type of baffle?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2024, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 502
Radiator baffle
I’m currently trying to salvage the radiator on my 31 pickup project, just hoping to get a couple more years out of it while I work on the rest of the truck. Being on a tight budget, I’m doing the...
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Forum: The Test Forum
01-31-2024, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 445
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2024, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,088
Re: Do rivet nuts work?
If welding is an option, maybe assemble with a nut and wide fender washer. Tack the washer to the sheet metal in a few spots and tack the nut to the washer.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2024, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,088
Re: Do rivet nuts work?
I would only use them where there isn’t a better option and only in a spot where you can cut/grind them out if they fail, since drilling them out might not be an option.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2024, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,088
Re: Do rivet nuts work?
I’ve used them in a few applications and they work great. I just don’t know if they’re prone to loosening and spinning over time which could make it a hassle to remove the bolt.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2024, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 957
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2024, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,584
Re: Model A Vendor
I have to say, all the vendors I’ve been dealing with the past year have all been great with info, returns, etc. Great folks!
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