Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 01:45 PM
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Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
Reading some of the comments posted here makes getting a Carfax report even more important.
If your driving a modern car that has not had its plugs changed in over 100,000 miles and you think it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 605
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
Model A Ford owners are known to be cheap. This is not always a compliment to the way some of our cars are being maintained.
If your to the point that never changing your spark plugs is a thing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 650
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Truck for sale
Hemmings has worked for us. Post many pictures and give as much car history as possible.
Be realistic on your pricing and it should sell very quickly.
Last two Model A’s we sold on Hemmings,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,648
Re: Sticking valves?
Marvel Mystery Oil!!!
Use in gas every time you get fuel.
Give it a chance to work.
I would not worry about your compression readings. Is the car smoking out the exhaust? Going down a hill...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,098
Re: Seized motor/potentially overheated
Your on your way to driving yourself nuts.
I would find a good antique car mechanic (local club member) and let someone that knows these car take a look.
Your going to end up fixing something...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 41
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Re: Snyder's New Catalog Came...and a Warning!
Quality, affordable, vintage car parts availability, comes and goes.
250,000 plus or minus Model A’s? I believe that in the long run everything will be fine.
I have owned Model A’s since the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,826
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
They will even steal your regular radiator cap.
Doesn’t matter where you live. If you leave your car in a parking lot, your asking for trouble.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 958
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 713
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,107
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,107
Re: Car Is Shrinking........
Car has to much History. You must find a way to keep her in the family.
It’s like your baby cup. You may not be able to still use or need it, but the item represents something you will never get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,107
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,107
Re: Car Is Shrinking........
Our 1929 Sport Coupe we owned for 42 years. Reluctantly sold it two years ago for the reasons you have mentioned.
I really loved that car but I no longer was able to easily get in or out. Plus I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,280
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,280
Re: Leaking gas tank
Are you planning on keeping the car? Do you want it fixed right or just the cheapest way?
Two years ago, I sold our 1929 that we owned for 42 years. 40 years ago I fixed the same problem. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2024, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 30
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Re: Safety cage?
After 65 years owning Model A Fords I gave up in 2022 and sold the last one.
Safety had become one of the biggest reasons it was sitting in our garage.
My family now drive Volvo’s. Do you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2024, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 4,910
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine
As a long time Model A guy and antique collector, I hate to say this, but!
In my many years with these cars, I have never seen a engine that was just sitting in a garage or barn that was worth...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2024, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,590
Re: Front fender crack
Many years ago I had a crack on the front passenger side fender right at the top. The car had just been painted and I was really upset.
However, my old time body man who had done the body repairs...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2024, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 734
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2024, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,837
Re: Wishbone question
Fine a new axel that is not bent.
I had a wish bone that did the same thing.
I had the axel straighten, everything fit fine.
Enjoy.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,492
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2024, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,254
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2024, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 699
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2024, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,206
Re: Model A Hard to Steer
I agree! A properly maintained Model A can be steered using one hand while driving down the road.
I would jack up your front end and completely check things out. See how it turns with the weight...
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