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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 07:46 AM
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Views: 187
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Re: A coachbuild French Ford Delivery.

Special order or not, this car is very unique and has a great look to it!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 07:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,747
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: 1929 Phaeton

I was loaned a right hand drive vehicle with standard transmission and found once you sit on the right side everything becomes second nature. Don't let RHD stand in your way.
This car will put...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 07:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 683
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Used stock interiors… yeah.

This idea is used in museums. An example is the C. P. Huntington 4-2-4T locomotive in the California railway museum. It was last restored to appear as it did in 1915 at the San Francisco...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-02-2024, 06:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,095
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: 1931 Tudor Phaeton

I Know of one Canadian built car now in Ontario, around Niagara area. I can't recall seeing another one in Canada and originally thought it was a modification of a four door Phaeton.

It has the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-20-2024, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Eaton gas cap, original or aftermarket?

Dissolve the rust (Evaporust) and you may be able to see some traces of the printing with a magnifying glass. This view looks like an Eaton cap. A side view would help.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-20-2024, 06:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 521
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Clutch Plate Bolt question

Now that you have it apart, I would agree to put Helicoil inserts in all the holes. Make sure to drill all to the same depth with the matching Helicoil drill before threading with the Helicoil tap.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-21-2024, 08:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,320
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Help! Metal Valve Stems

Paying it forward. Model "A" people are the best!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-19-2024, 06:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Window regulator spring

This adheres to the "KISS" rule. "Keep It Simple Stupid".

Thank you Gary, for posting a simple solution to problem!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-10-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,282
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Why a fabric roof?

Ford did make steel that would do the job. Many Ford drawings had marked on them "Material with qualities required to manufacture part"( not the exact wording but the basic meaning) including Fan...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-10-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 801
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Tire Balancing Beads Video.

nkaminar,

Thank you for the explanation, that answers my questions.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-10-2024, 07:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,920
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Straightening up a couple of Model A's (Advice needed)

Jyrome,

CA designations were from the start of Canadian Model "A" production, February 1st, 1928, until August 31st, 1929. Following the CA series numbers, a three letter designation was used with...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,920
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Straightening up a couple of Model A's (Advice needed)

Jyrome,

Are these Canadian cars?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2024, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 801
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Tire Balancing Beads Video.

Is the balance of the tire negatively effected, if you were to have five times the amount of beads?

If you don't have enough beads, wood it improve, but not completely balance from lack of counter...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,262
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine

Original Model "A" part numbers are declining with time, making the parts still available more valuable.

A man had an original fan belt stashed away. When he died his stash goes into the garbage...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-06-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,448
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: OT: What type wood between frame rails and truck box?

White Oaks finer grain is made up of small elongated football shapes that wouldn't accept liquid. Red Oak grain is like a pile of straws running the length of the wood which allows it to suck up lots...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-06-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,920
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Straightening up a couple of Model A's (Advice needed)

Hello Jyrome.

Nice to welcome another Model "A" man!

I would agree the front car is a 1930 Standard Fordoor Murray. There aren't signs of any holes for cowl lights that could indicate a Town...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-29-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,333
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Ford car Ford gas

Good eyes! I'm glad I didn't fork out the $4.95, you just saved me $4.50 for a set of five.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,333
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Ford car Ford gas

I don't remember ever seeing Ford gas globes, even at Hershey! Did I just miss them while my eyes were focused on Model A parts?

With the price of tires at that time, an original fan belt was...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-25-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,529
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Barrett Brake Dokter Drum Lathe information needed

Model AA meetings would be good therapy but wouldn't discourage the tool buying.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-19-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,088
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Fantastic picyure

Robertson screws mounting the windshield stanchions, another giveaway.

The Police only stopped him to ask where he could buy a Ford for himself.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-19-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,516
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Favorite "A" Body Style

My 165-C is mostly wood and that's what I like about it. Too bad it isn't visible!

A sign in a wooden boat builders shop read; "If God wanted fiberglass boats, he would have made fiberglass...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2024, 11:42 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,516
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Favorite "A" Body Style

Ageed, I love the Sport Roadster to look at as I mentioned above. My car of choice to actually drive is my 1930, 165-C Standard Sedan.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,927
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Wishbone question

This is an excellent repair method, Brent!
I would assume if you threaded it, that the center was not hard, only the surface was 60RC.
I often use a carbide tipped masonry drill for hardened...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,516
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: Favorite "A" Body Style

Canadian, Sport Roadster. Built for a short time starting August 1929. Although still classed as a 40-A, the following features differ from the Standard Roadster;

> Folding windshield with Nickel...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-17-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,890
Posted By Model "A" Fords
Re: List of Reproduction "A" Parts That Don't Work

Back to inferior parts, here is a small list from over the years. (I won't get into where they came from). Some are not made anymore and some are still popping up from the past and some are currently...
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