Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2024, 11:48 AM
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Re: Stainless Ateel Fords
As we all learned in the Graduate - Just one word: Plastics
Henry was ahead of his time seeking alternative (cheaper) materials -...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2024, 05:55 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2024, 05:07 PM
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Re: Winfield Head Paint
I've found tossing them in the lathe produces a better result. Sometimes I chuck them up in a drill and use the angle grinder if I've only got 1 or 2 to do.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2024, 11:03 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2024, 07:00 PM
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Re: 31 Roadster ready for summer
Roadsters and Summer in SoCal has always meant the LA Roadster Show. Yeah mostly hot rods but enough stock As and other old tin to keep it interesting.
Fathers Day weekend at LA Fairplex - Roadsters...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2024, 06:34 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Antique Nationals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAUyBDEq2ZQ&t=1635s
Jim's "High Dollar" ($150) '31 truck with a 4 port 12 valve Riley. it now belongs to Jim's son.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 10:36 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 15
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Gas Station
You've got to hold the nozzle up (nearly) out of the tank. If you're in a state with the vapor recovery nozzles you need to hold that up too. Someone does make a neck extender that will help you fuel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2024, 06:25 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2024, 03:41 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2024, 03:30 PM
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Re: LED Third brake light !!
I don't think you can wire the 3rd brake/turn light into the LogoLites controller. Their controller and LEDs use low voltage and current - fuse is only 1 amp. That's less than 1/4 amp per light if...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2024, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 18
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Re: knowing when my car was made
and...... let's not forget that in the 90+ years these cars have survived they have become mix masters. Options have been added and questionable parts replaced with better condition used or repro...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 09:44 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 09:30 PM
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Re: European Classic tires
But you need (should) use a tube designed for a radial tire in a radial.
Radial and bias actually has to do with the construction of the tire's cord body. The cords on a radial tire run...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 01:56 PM
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Re: New Coupe
But order it now - the wait time is very long since there is only 1 supplier now.
Photos of how it is now would help. Is it an older restoration that needs a refresh or something that has sat...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Lacquer Paint fix?
When we painted the "mega buck" Pantera in the 80s we couldn't get nitrocellulose lacquer here. It was sourced from Ferrari's supplier - sure glad the guy we were building it for had deep pockets.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 02:14 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 12:14 PM
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Re: Front fender crack
You discovered the secret so it won't come back. The hole stops the crack from going further. Metal has a grain and the crack follows the grain the hole interrupts the path.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 03:05 PM
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Re: Doodlebug Granny
Reminds me of playing on the Fordson tractor in my great aunt & uncles barn in the 1950s. My dad said it had been a bad deal. Whenever it broke it was hard to get parts for. Henry was busy selling...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 12:15 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Not A, But Interesting
You can buy an exact copy of a 427 Cobra with an aluminum body for 80 grand spend another 20+ to finish it and you have a very nice replica.
Shelby uses the same exact car and adds their serial...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Not A, But Interesting
I always think it's funny when the post a picture of a fully restored one along with the hulk. They should caption it for only another 1/2 a million+ this could be yours.....
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