Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-11-2024, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Great Race
We watched them arrive & depart San Diego some years ago and the variety & quality of the racers was amazing. Another story: We were heading home from the Colorado High Country Model A tour about 10...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-20-2024, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 520
Views: 37,872
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2024, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 539
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-16-2024, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,471
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2024, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 520
Views: 37,872
Re: 276 stroker from 35 years of parts
Hi Gary, Being an "A" guy I'm learning so much about the intricacies of putting a flathead V8 together, thanks for the education with all the input from the other members. Ray in La Mesa
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2024, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,431
Re: Columbia two speed differentials
Glad to hear all the positive remarks (the negatives are real but it's a personal choice).I've had a Columbia in my '28 "A" pickup since 1974 (way before the Mitchell, Ryan & Volvo o/ds). It was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,047
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
I have a '70 VW bus (original owner) as a daily driver with a 12v ahooga horn mounted under the front of the body out of sight. I came out one morning & noticed two nuts & bolts on the ground. Yup,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,252
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,100
Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch
nkaminar, I've got one of those but it would be a challenge to mount on an A wheel as the spark & throttle levers precludes mounting it close enough to the wheel to make it work. Hope to figure an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,322
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,739
Re: UPDATE - 61st Annual OCMAFC Pancake Breakfast
The river is not directly dependent on the rainshowers. It is the release channel for a dam upstream when the lake behind it gets too full & the timing is determined by the water district. It is out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,370
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,087
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 656
Re: V8 Rear Axle Width
'42-'48 is 4" wider (2"per side). I have a 42-48 Columbia in my '28 A roadster p/u & the sides of the tires are just even with the fender bead.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,667
Re: Differential vent
To vent my Dif with a Mitchel, I had a 45* brass elbow & drilled & tapped the greasing access plug on the back torque tube till it was aimed up then screwed in a Zenith carb float valve. Works great,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,599
Re: Radiator 1928 model A / AS questions
I've had a replacement honeycomb core in my '28 pickup since 1973 with 87,000 miles on it. It has always cooled superbly & I have it flushed every time I put a new engine together (3 times). I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,029
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,029
Uncanny stories about A's
See the story of the history of my 1930 cabriolet in the Early V8 Forum under "uncanny stories" at the end of the thread.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2024, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,509
Re: uncanny stories
In the spring of 1968 in San Diego I bought a 1930 Cabriolet from Truly Nolan pest Control. He was headquartered in Arizona and his only form of advertising was painting his name on various antique...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2024, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 986
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2024, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,078
Re: Cheap Gas
Worked at the Signal gas station in Big Bear City, Ca. in 1963 just out of high school. Gas was $.24/gal, saw a price war down to $.19/gal. Mom collected Green Stamps, I saw the Blue Chip stamps...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,120
Re: Speedometer "sticking" at random
Glad to hear you solved the problem. Also glad to see all the speedo info I posted on the "Model A House" technical site years ago helped your project. Ray Beardslee
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,451
Re: 1929 TwoLite headlamps w/ LED turn signals
I think back in the late 50's early 60's there was an aftermarket turn signal switch that mounted on the steering column just under the steering wheel that had a rubber wheel that rolled against the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2024, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,682
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2024, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,437
Re: Synchronized Transmission
The stress of unsynchronized shifting causes one to grip the gear shift ball with a fist, that just compounds the problem. Use only two fingers lightly to shift, the shifter will side in when the...
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