Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2023, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,078
Re: Close Enough to Ford Maroon
25 years ago I wanted the same color as ford maroon but could not find it any where but
somebody gave me a formula and it worked OK. it was 1 gal. international harvester red,
50 1/4 oz...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2023, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,066
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2023, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 5,818
Re: How Old Is Too Old?
I am only 88 but I still drive my A's but not the 23 TT dumptruck but then I cannot
put it on the roads here any way with a topspeed of 17 MPH.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2023, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,752
Re: Bratton's Tool Box
I have one that when mounted follows the curve of the frame horn, so the front is
lower than the back. I opened a hole in the back in line with the crank hole with a small
cover over it. Lossen a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2023, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,289
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2023, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,255
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2023, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,255
Re: leg room in roadster
The comfort level is about the same. A 1" foam rubber pad is used and modern foam
is much better than the old cotten pad and spring.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2023, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,255
Re: leg room in roadster
In my pickup I took some of the padding out of seat back and the spring making the
back thinner and gained couple of inches. That might work in your roadster.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2023, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,784
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2022, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,190
Re: Driver space
I went to a junkyard and got the seat adjuster out of a Saturn. I then
narrowed it and made a few small brackets to accept the 2 door drivers
seat. It now has about 5" of fore and aft adjustment....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2022, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,127
Re: A Model A that Runs on Wood?
I do not know what heating oil cost now days but in 1958 when I started college on the
GI bill and didnt have much money I ran my A with an extra 1 gal tank under the hood
and the oil was 13cents...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2022, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,043
Re: wind wing bracket
I just got one in a box of odds and ends the other day. Itis the complete bracket and looks
in good shape. If you will EMail me your address I will send it to you. No charge.
EBTHIB @MSN.COM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2022, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,280
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2022, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,127
Re: Gasoline
When I was going to school on the GI bill I had little money so I burned furnace fuel
oil in my A. Extra one gal. can with fittings under the hood. Started on gas and after
it warmed up switched to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2022, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,669
Re: Replacement 6V Battery
I get mine at Rural King for $55 exchange. I have them in my 2 model As, my model T
and in my ford 8N tractor and haven very satisfied with them. The one in the tractor
is three yrs old and with no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2022, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,809
Re: Stewart Warner Horn Brushes?
I am trying to restore a Sparton horn and need to rewire the coils and the wire is about
19 or 20 gage copper with a real thin insulation on it. Does anyone know where that wire
can be purchased ?...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2022, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 932
Re: Adjustable front seat
I got one from a scrap yard for ten bucks out of one of GM cars late 80s narrowed it for
my Tudor, welded on a couple of brackets and shortend it. It works great, just reach
down, pull the lever...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2022, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 971
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2021, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 11,129
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2021, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 64,656
Re: Paint A Car With Rustoleum?
I do not remember what it cost but I painted my 31 tudor with grey truck paint from
Tractor Supply. Its a little darker than Ford 8N tractor gray. Its been on 18 years
now and has held up good and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2021, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 14,352
Re: Max Speed of a Model A in Stock Form
A couple of years ago on an open road no traffic I had my 31 pick-up at 60 MPH for
about 3 miles timed by a modern car. It was scary and all over the road. I will
never try it again.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2021, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,200
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2021, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,758
Re: An interesting idea regarding cylinder heads.
Our local club has around 60 members and I can only recall about 6 members buying
heads over the last 20 years. It seem somebody always had a good head they
can give or sell to anyone that wants...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2021, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,222
Re: Aluminum windshields
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I have an aluminum windshield frame in my 31 pickup that i put in back back in the
late 90s. I dont remember what vendor i bought it from but it works and looks fine.
If I remember right I had...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2021, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,398
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