Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Yesterday, 09:38 PM
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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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Replies: 34
Views: 7,045
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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Replies: 19
Views: 4,992
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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Replies: 17
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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
Views: 1,015
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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Replies: 15
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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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Replies: 7
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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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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 12:11 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 10:00 PM
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Re: Rear taillight bracket 28 sedan
Hold the bracket where it should be with these in the holes - give it a smack and presto you know where to drill. These are for wood and will last for awhile. There are also threaded one for holes...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 41
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Re: Snyder's New Catalog Came...and a Warning!
In truth the hobby is dying. The young want little FWD econo cars with computer dashboards. The number of people under 50 looking for a Model A are generally looking to cut it up for a hot rod - the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 25
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 08:00 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 750
Re: Stretched T
Remember when the manufacturers tried 4 wheel steering in the 80s and couldn't get it right? Some tried it again in the early 2000s - the answer to the question nobody asked......
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 25
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Elliot Ness roadster
https://kustomrama.com/wiki/Robert_Stack
https://kustomrama.com/wiki/Robert_Stack%27s_1931_Ford
Bob had a passion for exclusive automobiles, and he used to send away for catalogs of Talbot...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,397
Re: Grease fitting on exhaust pipe
You need to be careful when buying your smoke. I've heard of people refilling their old bottles with grease smoke and selling it as genuine imported Lucas smoke.
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