Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 04:10 PM
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Views: 1,731
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,264
Re: Model A Marine Engine?
Late 2010 there was a post on this subject with some additional information.
Sure would be nice to hear a restored Chris Craft on the St. Lawrence, with that Model A music from the exhaust.!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2024, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 547
Re: Door bumper installation
To me, this was one of the more frustrating restoration projects for the door area itself. The metal clip seemed a lighter gauge material that bent very easily, and for me would not retain a shape....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2023, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,492
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2023, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,727
Re: Trophies
I can offer an "opinion", as one who has a vehicle advertised on FB.
I have taken home trophies from local car shows, and display them on a shelf in the garage, along with "plastic" hardware from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2023, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,225
Re: Ford inclinometer
Right after retirement I worked as a "Seasonal" with the state, mowing highway grass medians and buffer areas, some bridge and overpass approaches with rather steep incline. Most tractor/mower...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2023, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 601
Re: new tires / old tubes
My thought would be.. if you're going to the expense of replacing 4 or 5 tires, well spent money would also include new tubes and rim liners to complete the job. If just replacing a single tire, for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2023, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 572
Mr. "T" Steve Jelf
Please extend prayer thru the "T" Forum, Steve Jelf was involved in a serious accident recently, information on the T Forum. A remarkable man, a scholar for sure in the T community.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-09-2023, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,246
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2023, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 673
Re: Sun visor for passenger
Several websites offer product for Car One-Way Window Film, fitting to your windshield for installation would be required to fill your needs. As stated, the product we used was cut to window large...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2023, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 673
Re: Sun visor for passenger
There is a window/windshield "film" that has different tint values that cling to the glass surface (static), without an adhesive having to be applied. A Corvette club that I belonged to had the club...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2023, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 660
Re: Special coupes
I have a '29, researched to a May engine, with a June assembly at the Louisville Ky. plant. Somewhere I heard a figure of approximately 18,500 in the production period, not sure if that is correct,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2023, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 761
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2023, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,439
Re: Battery hold down clamps
I bought an extra clamp/rubber bushing that routes the cable away from the pedal assembly, used the extra rubber bushing on the negative cable where it crosses in close contact to the hold-down...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2023, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,988
Re: New to A's...
You might investigate the ground to frame attach points also, I found the extra cable to the bell housing, with a good connection and fresh battery, did wonders for how my car started.. Just a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2023, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,463
Re: Thinking about sell my 29 two door
I think patience with your sale is important. The right person will eventually inquire and a connection will be made. Prices as said will vary, geographical areas seem to play a role in this hobby...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2023, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,296
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2023, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,296
Re: Engine splash pan repair dimension needed
Chad, I think you are picturing the passenger side pan (no cut-out for steering/light fitment), mine is approx.. 171/2".
Driver side with cut-out area is approx. 15".
If you are fabricating tabs,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-23-2022, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,466
Re: Coupe top question
This is my '29 Special, top material extends to the body belt-line. This body style was only produced mid 28-29.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-18-2022, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,828
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2022, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 935
Re: Reflections of Autumn
Nice photo, you captured it nicely. Although the color is reaching it's peak in Delaware this week and next, I did manage to catch some of the early color. The coupe is not "per standards", but does...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2022, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 928
Re: Drooping door handles
As Brent has said, restoration/replacement of component of the "working" parts may be a solution, vs. new handles.. driver side door on my coupe shows more wear (patina) than the passenger side. Same...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2022, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 822
Re: Rear Window Garnish Removal
Steves.. I have a '29 Special Coupe, and in my removal of either quarter window or rear, the glass will stay in place if it was properly set. There is a glass setting rubber, from suppliers, to use...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2022, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,050
Re: Old Man Needs Help
Just a suggestion..
Get in touch with papanick (FordBarn Member).. he rebuilds
and at times has units in stock that he has for sale. Lots of knowledge there.!
kb
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2022, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,415
Re: Model A in a Parade Questions
As Jim said, should be no problems. If this is your first, when you get near the start time, don't feel the urge to start your car early.. and then have to sit and wait until the folks in front...
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