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Forum: Model-A 10-27-2010, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,151
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Re: NOS Keys

Thanks Dean,
Roy had a pair for me.
Dave
Forum: Model-A 10-26-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,151
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Re: NOS Keys

I called Cal but no luck on the key. He is a very nice gentleman and was very helpful at answering come questions. Any other ideas?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-23-2010, 10:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,902
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Re: Cowl Band - Repair or Replace?

Definitely use your original one. It isn't that hard to strip the paint once you remove it. Also, the reproduction ones fit very poorly.
Forum: Model-A 10-22-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,151
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
NOS Keys

I am looking for a NOS or nice original 30-31 ignition key #1455. I talked with Doc Kalinka at Hershey but he didn't have that number. Who else might have this key? We will go with an A&L key if...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-22-2010, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,785
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Re: Frame for 1931 Sedan Delivery BasketCase

It is a lot of reading to get an answer to your question but Steve Plucker has an excellent study on Model A frames.
http://www.plucks329s.org/
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-26-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,152
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-19-2010, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,782
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Re: Correct Front Bumper Arms

Okay. Can the end against the frame be either square or rounded on a late '31?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-19-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,782
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Correct Front Bumper Arms

According to the Judging Standards, the front bumper arms changed from square ends to rounded ends in 1931. The square ones were used until mid-'31. The rounded ends could be used starting in early...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-15-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,552
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Re: MaxJax 2 post car lift

Interesting lift. Without cables between the two posts (like a typical 2 post lift), how are the two sides synchronized?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-31-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,236
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Re: Fine Point Interior

Thanks everyone. Great input!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-30-2010, 05:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,236
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Fine Point Interior

We are in the process of restoring my daughter's '31 Deluxe Roadster. The goal is to restore it for Fine Point judging but drive it a lot afterwards. We don't expect to be the best of show but...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-19-2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,068
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Thanks! NM

Thanks!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-16-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,068
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Re: '31 Dlx Roadster Windshield Frame ID

Thanks guys. That helps a lot.
Dave
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-16-2010, 12:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,068
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Re: '31 Dlx Roadster Windshield Frame ID

Any other thoughts on this?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-06-2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 23,021
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Re: Marvelous Mystery Oil?

How big of a problem is sticking valves? I have 3 model A's. They are sometimes driven frequently and sometimes set for months. I have never had a valve stick just using 87 octane pump gas mostly...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-03-2010, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,105
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Re: changing tires

- Lay your wheel flat on the floor on a piece of carpet.
- Lay a large trash bag over the wheel. The trash bag should be double thickness just as it comes from the roll/box.
- Lay your tire over...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-03-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,951
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Re: Changing tires.

About any type of trash bag will work (others have mentioned doing it without a bag). I have found that the higher quality "Hefty" bags work even better than the generic ones I buy at the local farm...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-03-2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,951
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Re: Changing tires.

Since you are not concerned about the paint on your wheels, it really doesn't matter which method you choose. However, I think if you try the garbage bag method, you will realize that it takes no...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-02-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,068
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,068
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
'31 Dlx Roadster Windshield Frame ID

I have 3 windshield frames. I am trying to figure out which of them is original (if any). Any help would be appreciated.

They have almost identical dimensions.

#1 & #3 have holes for finger...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-28-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,688
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Re: Color sanding PPG Concept

I don't know how long you can wait but I have wet sanded it more than a year after it was sprayed.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-22-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,556
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Goodyear Signs

Is anyone on here a collector of antique signs? I have seen several signs of each of these designs sell (I just got these images from Ebay). What timeframe would these have been used?

...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-13-2010, 07:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,999
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Re: Carbon buildup in carburetor

It is as black as can be.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-12-2010, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,999
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Carbon buildup in carburetor

A friend was telling me that he had to open the fuel adjusting valve several turns to get his car to run and that it would not idle. He thought there was a problem with the carburetor. He dropped off...
Forum: Model-A 06-25-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,040
Posted By Dave Pratt - IL
Original Windshield Frame for '31 Dlx Roadster

I am looking for an original windshield frame for a '31 Deluxe Roadster. Must be suitable for plating. Someone on FordBarn must have one sitting in the garage collecting dust.
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