Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 12:25 AM
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Re: Is the bendix a nigtmare?
Bob Biondi.
Thanks. That is what I am doing. Having my mechanic locate three OEM bendix bolts in the trans made the message clear. While they may be working well on some cars they have a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-18-2024, 12:15 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2024, 10:44 AM
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Re: A coachbuild French Ford Delivery.
Really neat. Mine is a 1930 Tudor with three factory special order from the Berlin factory. Original owner was a baker who used the back door to install racks to deliver bread during the week and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2024, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 47
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Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP
Mine was screwed in so hard that almost nothing worked until I filed two edges off and it fit a hex ratchet with two good surfaces to get it out. Then bought a replacement from one of the usuals. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2024, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 24
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Is the bendix a nigtmare?
I bought a 1930 Tudor (three door) 9 months ago and have been working to get it reliable. It drove well on the test drives and subsequent drives with the exception of shifting very hard...no shifts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: radiator splashing
I pulled the fancy 'quail' and discovered that the mouth of the radiator is very bent ...threads for the stock cap all bent out of shape. I am trying to get it into a flat surface to mate with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 03:40 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,080
radiator splashing
When I am lugging the engine on a hill...for example...unable to down shift to 2nd gear without slowing down a lot, double clutching, and grinding gears only to end up lugging in 2nd because the gear...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 6
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Cut out box/horn
What exactly does this thing do? My horn is connected to it and now I get a clicking sound and no horn...most of the time. I get intermittent power at the pole to which the horn is connected...and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,090
Re: bedix???
Thanks all for the input. Problem solved though your assist.
What was it? I pulled the new bendix twice following comments regarding my wrong-headed use of grease before installing it. First...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 05:09 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,090
bedix???
I left my '30 Mod A in a cold barn from Nov through March without starting it...but on a battery trainer to keep it charged. Never had any starting issues before. When I tried to start it two weeks...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2024, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Tires
That price comes from the most popular Model A source in Germany. I had better shop the price from more sources. Comments regarding reliability or performance?
Thanks a lot.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2024, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 10
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Tires
Any comments on tire manufacturers 475/500/19 for 1930 Model A? I have always been very conservative about sticking with the best performing tires I can get and replacing long before reaching...
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
03-04-2024, 07:36 AM
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best tires for 1930 Model A Tudor
Looking for opinions on the best tires to mount. Current tires are 4.75/5.00/19 Goodyear. Local Model A supplier sells "American Classic" at 298 euro. Michelin sells their version for 398 euro. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2023, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,838
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2023, 04:56 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,838
Re: 12 conversion
Thanks so much for the idea of a plug in charger outlet. I did not know that such a thing exists.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2023, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 13,274
Re: Classtique Upholstery
It is a reality that there is a shortage of skilled workers but I would hesitate to blame it on 'smart phones' or any other electronic media. Easy access to information does not negatively impact...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2023, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,198
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2023, 04:37 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,838
12 conversion
Pro's and con's of a 12v negative ground conversion of my 6v positive ground 1930 Tudor? Do I need to do more than change the alternator, coil, lights and relays, and ammeter, and use a voltage...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2023, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 16,610
Re: Battery Location
Any input on the idea of mounting the battery in a box on the driver's side running board? I would like to add decent carpet and better sound insulation to the floor and having to remove it to get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2023, 03:29 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,398
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2023, 04:37 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,526
Re: ...what is wrong with my sockets?
TomInCologne,
I know that this will probably get me tossed out of the forum for blasphemy ...but...I had a similar problem and wrapped some aluminum foil around the base of the bulb and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2023, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 803
Re: looking for Model A club
Brad in Germany,
Thanks for the contact. I am a newbie to the pre-war club and did not see any ads for the Veterama. Now I am faced with...'Honey...how would you like to go look at a bunch of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2023, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 803
Re: looking for Model A club
TomInCologne,
Thank you for the contact. At present I am thinking Spring '24 before I trust my new toy enough to travel as far as the Ruhrgebiet. I am just doing some local 50 km trips...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2023, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 803
looking for Model A club
Looking for a Model A club in the Südliche Weinstrasse (Pfalz) area of Germany. Ich freue mich sehr über jeden Kontakt.
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