Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2024, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,043
Re: An Old Memory
I also have one of these posters tucked away somewhere as well. Those were truly enjoyable events for me, as it gave me some great one-on one times with my father and the opportunity to make some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2024, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 794
Re: 31 mail truck rear fender question
As I referenced above, Mail Trucks have a unique body, each of which was made to fit onto either a 1/2 ton truck chassis (100 cu. ft which would have been the smaller of the two bodies made, and was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2023, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 794
Re: 31 mail truck rear fender question
My recollection is that the mounting bolts are drilled from the top rather than in accordance with traditional fender mountings found on the wheel wells of steel-bodied cars. We have a '29 Mail...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-25-2023, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,548
Re: DeLuxe pickup
This was probably a truck that the late R.T. McDaniel built back in the mid to late 1980’s. I seem to recall him having referred to it as a “Ute” and referencing that these would have most likely...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-23-2023, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 894
Re: Finishes on 1923 steering gear box and levers
Thanks GZ - I very much appreciate your kind and timely response. This is a car that I got during either the summer between my junior and senior year of high school, or between my senior year of...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-22-2023, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 894
Finishes on 1923 steering gear box and levers
Years ago I started on a restoration of a 1923 Touring. I'm finally getting to a point where I am ready to deal with the steering column and have a couple of "finish" questions. Are either the gear...
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Forum: Model-T
07-27-2023, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,076
1923 Touring
Hoping to find a few parts to finish our restoration:
For 1923 Touring:
Steering column
Fender brackets (looking to put new Rootlieb fenders on, but will need the fender brackets for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2023, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,644
Re: Woven vs molded linings for cast iron drums
I have had both on our Town Sedan with cast drums. After the first thousand miles the woven linings had essentially glazed over making stopping a real challenge. I’ve since converted to the molded...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2023, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,969
Re: Brake improvement for Model A's
I am of the impression that you will find both good and bad reviews on Flat Head Ted's. I installed them on our Town Sedan several years back when re-doing the braking system, and I struggle now...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2023, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 2
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Passing of SSA's Ray Besch
We just learned a little bit ago that we have lost another Model A friend - Ray Besch of Peachtree City GA. Ray was instrumental in helping us to revive what is now known as the "Southside A's"...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2023, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,728
Re: late 31 cab slant................
We finished restoring our 68-C last year, and wound up having to re-do everything. When we started I was hopeful that we might be able to avoid having to replace all of the wood, but almost ninety...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2023, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,432
Re: Color Moleskin Brown, light Mystery
If you will go to google and key in "Model A Ford Cabriolet photos", there is a picture of a 1931 68-B in what I believe to be Moleskin Brown with orange wheels and pin striping. Hope this will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2023, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,114
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2023, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,326
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2023, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,528
Re: Movie Cars...Have You Done It?
I have two friends who routinely work with movie companies - their jobs are primarily to serve as mechanics for some of the older cars on the set - both have Model T's and Model A's. Unfortunately,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2023, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,590
Re: Wood Grain
I went to one of Brent Terry's restoration sessions about 15 years ago or so, and one of the venders there was the folks from Grain-it-Technologies. While there are a few techniques that I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2023, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,660
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2023, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,476
Re: 1931 ford Victoria door alignment
I would be reluctant to use any extreme force on the car once it has been assembled. From the pictures you provided, I'm wondering if perhaps the upper door hinge has been bent forward at some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2023, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,635
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-01-2023, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,865
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
12-29-2022, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,865
1923 Touring Upholstery Questions
Greetings to all -
I usually follow the Model A forums moreso than the Model T, since we have several Model A's but only the one Model T. My wife and I are thinking that we may try to begin the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2022, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: 1929 Model A - Headlamp issues
I initially experienced the same thing with our cars years ago, so I first converted to a six volt alternator. That helped, but I still noticed some dimming whenever the car would be stopped. I...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
12-18-2022, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,160
Re: engine value
Robert Carden charged me $250 for a carburetor and starter for our 1923 this past summer. I'm more aware of resources for Model A's than T's, but knowing that these two worked and I would have no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2022, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 918
Re: PHAETON top iron and bow question
We replaced the leather tack strips inside the metal bows/irons themselves with very thin-cut strips of pine (or any other flexible wood would probably work) when we did our '29 phaeton years ago. ...
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