Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2024, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 672
Re: Which Side Mirror?
I had mirrors on both fender mounted spares . I mounted convex small stick-on mirrors on the face of the 5" mirrors. Nobody noticed as I could see to the rear.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 488
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,323
Re: Dropping the oil pan
Ole thirty,
Since you are near Bratton's, we have a great Model A Ford Club Chapter (GWC) Please consider joining us. We have a knowledgeable and most helpful group.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,181
Re: WWII Ration truck
Sears sold a pickup kit for the Model A. My Uncle converted a 36 coupe to a pickup. Neato. Wish I could have owned it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,088
Re: getting into the Rumble Seat
I made a 2''x3' 3/4 panel wrapped in a soft cloth and tacked it. After the folks are in the rumble, the panel can be eased to the floor.
On a tour one time, a little purple- haired queeny look...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 767
Re: Grease in 2-tooth
I had good luck with Corn head grease( the green stuff) from Tractor Supply Co. Used in the steering box and the universal joint.
Clem
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2024, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,991
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 727
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-30-2024, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 556
Re: hole on dash 42 pickup
Suspect added switch for fogs, tec. Nice looking dash. Hope the car is equal. Suspect Pillips head screw is not correct.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2024, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,442
Re: Peep mirrors
I had mirrors on both chromned covered spares. Then convex stick ons one each tire. Worked pretty well. I had a non standard center m1rrror with a clock. It was wider the little oval Henry offered.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: final reminder- Woodstown car show NJ
I bet the goose poop was slick. i have had great luck there over the years. I'm now too far away to attend. One of my cousins who ran a yellow model A pickup and been seen we come sometimes.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2024, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,490
Re: uncanny stories
Two true stories: One time I lost a school ring to a 6'2" blond. anybody see the ring?
Another time I had seven hot chicks in my topless '40 Merc convertible sedan.
A cop stopped me. I'm sure he...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-27-2024, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 25
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Re: Stories from the past
Back in the 50's Me and my buddy Geers were having fun learnin about cars. I had just bought a 40Merc fordor Convertible sedan. (957 +77) were ever built.
We went to Jessies junkyard in CrossKeys,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2024, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Brake pedal travels too far
I used to be surprised after finding an old part under a workbench or a flea market pile, cleaning it up and finding it did not function. Seemed to me after rusting and dusting for many years, it...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-13-2024, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 25
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Re: 1947 Super Deluxe V8 engine ground strap?
I my mind you can't have enough grounds!!!
Block to frame
Frame to body
lights t frame
starter to block
Gen mount face super clean/gen to block
Cross members on frame to side frame
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2024, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,046
Re: Looking for my next project.
If you are building a fine point car, very early AR parts are hard to come, by as are late '31 changes. Later model A's have less wood in their bodies. 30/31 have several improvements of the 28/29...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-22-2024, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 29
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-21-2024, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,480
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-15-2024, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 666
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2023, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,115
Re: Hershey Stats
Hershey is a wonderful experience for all. All of us can help by promoting the show, bringing friends to the event and writing about the great experiences for everyone. Did I mention the flea...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2023, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,415
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-17-2023, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,409
Re: 39 truck cowl vent lever help needed
My 39 Pickup had an aftermarket heater installed. Some fellow went nutso over it as he had never seen such a small version of a known model. The cowl handle just missed the round heater.
Clem Clement
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2023, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,087
Re: Model "A" Reliability
Bob,
Good hearing from you. Smokey went to another club member. Son got the 40 Merc 4dor convert and a neighbor got the '39 ford pickup. I miss them all. We have moved into Ashby Ponds Senior...
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