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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-15-2017, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,520
Posted By WardAZ
Manners... A new rule... Q

RE: Ryan's new manners enforcement:

The below comment appears to insult the individuals who have built a car for "show points." (e.g., blue ribbon, fine point)

Would such a comment by a forum...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-20-2014, 10:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,552
Posted By WardAZ
A front crossmember riveting question

What is factory correct?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-28-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,486
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-28-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,407
Posted By WardAZ
Re: Took my Model A to the goodguys friday night drags...

It is a lot of fun. Some of the SF East Bay guys used to run their A's at the Fremont Drag Strip back in the 1970's.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,934
Posted By WardAZ
Ed Towe 1914-2012

I just receive a message from Ed's daughter that he passed away at her home in Sacramento, CA.
Ed owned Fords from most every year produced including many Model A's. Here is the obiturary...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-19-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,789
Posted By WardAZ
Re: An original vs. reproduction ignition key comparison - and MARC judging comment

Big John, I would give you bonus points.

I am not complaining in any way about the judging or points awarded. I have two mismatched keys, and I didn't notice it prior to the meet. It is not a big...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-19-2011, 10:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,789
Posted By WardAZ
Re: An original vs. reproduction ignition key comparison - and MARC judging comment

Fordgarage mentioned one of the distinquishing features of original keys was the "hollow shape of the tip". Perhaps Vince will check back and explain. Is it the slightly curved inward shape at the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-19-2011, 12:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,789
Posted By WardAZ
Re: An original vs. reproduction ignition key comparison - and MARC judging comment

Your keys are look very much the same as a set I have. The numbering is identical on both keys, so it was not likely hand stamped by a locksmith. The keys look NOS, purchased in the early 70s, and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-18-2011, 11:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,789
Posted By WardAZ
Re: An original vs. reproduction ignition key comparison - and MARC judging comment

Wow, I am going to have to set aside some of the assumptions I had made about my two keys. I do know that Marco is usually correct in these matters, but so is Vince.

I will mention that my key on...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-18-2011, 10:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,789
Posted By WardAZ
Re: An original vs. reproduction ignition key comparison - and MARC judging comment

Thanks for the comments, a little over-the-borderline anal retentiveness is fine with me.

I think one of the keys was judged reproduction simply because the number stampings did not match. Had...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-18-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,789
Posted By WardAZ
An original vs. reproduction ignition key comparison - and MARC judging comment

I recently received the blue ribbon judging score sheets from the San Diego MARC meet. After reviewing how each area on my vehicle was scored; I have to comment on what a superb job the judging crews...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-12-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,291
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-06-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,677
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-04-2011, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,743
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-30-2011, 11:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,440
Posted By WardAZ
Re: New Judging Standards - A question about the notations

Good. Thanks to Doug, Marco and everyone else responsible. The new standards are excellent. Kind of makes me want to put another car together with all of this great information.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-30-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,440
Posted By WardAZ
Re: New Judging Standards - A question about the notations

Okay, one more tutoring session for me. Battery clamp/cover nuts:

Bg, Z (superscript 1), C (superscript 3)

Black gloss until late 28; changed to Zinc plate until early 31; Cadmium plate...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-30-2011, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,440
Posted By WardAZ
New Judging Standards - A question about the notations

I'd like to double check with someone on the JS committee or familiar enough to interpret the notations in Section 4, page 22 (Undercarriage).

For example: Battery Support Bolt ............ R2,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-01-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,472
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-15-2011, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,371
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-07-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,244
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