Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: E-brake Backing Plate Welding
On my e-brakes that toggle lever housing is swaged, not welded, to the plate. One was loose and very worn. I was able to swage a new housing (the exact Snyders part you referenced ) onto the plate...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2023, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,104
Re: Generator
looks like a later (32-?) model but can be used on an A. one wire is grounded, other goes to cutout.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2019, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,101
Re: Workings of the Dash Light....
looking at the original question, he "pulled" on it. My dash light turns on by pushing on it.
I only pull on it to remove the cover for a bulb change. Perhaps the light is ok?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2019, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 217
Views: 42,240
Re: OK! Let's get personal!
Recently turned 62. Got my A from my Dad, who bought it when I was 3 or 4, so I don't remember a time when it hasn't been around. It is the first car i ever drove - at age 11.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2017, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,543
Re: Model A Pickup Beds
On mine, the bent corners were positioned in those 1/8" slots. keeps them from turning when you tighten the nuts.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2015, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,049
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2015, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Model A Camber
out of spec camber can also be caused by worn spindle bushings and kingpins.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2015, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,588
Re: Young model A Driver.
Great video! Reminds me of the first time Dad let me drive the truck. I was 11, and I don't think I got out of first gear - but couldn't wait to try it again!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2014, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,409
Re: 9" No Spring Clutch
I think this is what you're looking for. Its an NOS part. Let me know if you want it - I'm sure we can work it out.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2014, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,604
Re: Radiator restoration
Vinegar (acid) will clean out rust and scale deposits, while Draino type products (caustic) will clean out grease, sludge, and dirt deposits. I used both (separately) with great success on my old...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2014, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,368
Re: 29 trk tailight bracket placement
On my original bed rail, the two holes are 1-1/2" apart center to center. they are 7-1/2 & 9" o.c. from the end of the rail, and 1" o.c. from the outer edge
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2014, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,604
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2014, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,924
Re: Two '29 Fords - a truck and a plane!
There were 199 made from 1926 - 33. I asked about survivors, and they told me they thought about a dozen were still flying.. Not bad for a plane over 80 years old. They were one of the first all...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2014, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,924
Two '29 Fords - a truck and a plane!
Last weekend I had the opportunity to see and take a ride in a 1929 Ford Tri-motor plane. They let me drive the truck out by the plane for a photo! Very nice folks. Very memorable flight. We flew...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2013, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,257
Re: Silver replaying of headlights
I too had good luck with the Caswell kit - very easy to do. The only catch is that because the plating is a bit thin, the result is only as good as the brass underneath - so if you really shine them...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2013, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,667
Re: 30 PU test run before paint (VIDEO)
I still remember riding with my dad on the first street run! about 50 years ago - i was a little scared of the street going by underneath with no floorboards, but no way was I not going!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2013, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 19,287
Re: New guy to the Barn - 1929 Model A
FYI...On 1/27/13 is the 44th annual Kaiser-Devereaux Collector Car Meet at the Venice Airport. There were over 1500 vehicles of every sort last year, including many A's. It's a free gathering with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2012, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,933
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2012, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,890
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2012, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,864
Re: Front radius ball bolts
Those bolts can be changed - with a lot of patience and nimble fingers/pliers - without removing the transmission. If you drop one into the housing, it can be retrieved with a strong magnet on the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2012, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,885
Re: Weakest link, engine
I think it's as you said: "totally worn out". Today's oiling systems are better, and use filters. Even with short oil change intervals, I think that there's probably a lot of stuff in the oil...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2012, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,544
Re: Dating stick??
I was told years ago that you could use this feature to chain the lever to the steering column to prevent theft.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2012, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,087
Re: Dielectric grease - need help
Dielectric grease withstands high temps better than regular grease, which means that, except for the engine area, there is really no reason regular grease isn't perfectly acceptable. All regular...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-25-2012, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,541
Re: Safer type antifreeze
The pink stuff for pools/RV & boat water systems doesn't have any corrosion inhibitors in it - not good for use in engines. I bought some propylene glycol based engine coolant at West Marine.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2012, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 64,099
Re: Paint A Car With Rustoleum?
You might try Interlux "Brightside" one part polyurethane enamel. It's much more durable than Rustoleum, and will look sprayed if you use a small dense foam roller. (available at marine stores) It...
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