Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2011, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,917
Re: Sport Coupe top
I have a 29 Sport Coupe and after some reading and several wrong parts for top/body I agree with the posts above... I think the time/money is one thing but how's it going to look and fit is another....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2011, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 7,229
Re: Would you use this brake rod?
SOME things I enjoy rebuilding and even taking longer than it would ever take to replace... BUT STOPPING is not one of those areas.. replace and enjoy knowing it stops. Brake rods are too easy and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2011, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,366
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2011, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,870
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2011, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,554
Re: Ford repair shop manuals
The Motor web site says they have been around since 1903... Man would love to have a Motor manual for 1929 Ford... I used them in the 70s (My Dad's actually)-- and still remember how detailed they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2011, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,862
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2011, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,906
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2011, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,736
Re: Painting Prep Question
Bob, this is like asking what you should do first when you get a car.. LOL
With that said.. after all sanding is done, grinding is complete and welding primed-- I wipe the area down with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2011, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,378
Re: Out of 1 year storage
I would use "foggin oil" (you can get it from any boat store) to spark in cylinders. Also if the gas was not drained out prior you will need something added to gas to get gum outta the jets (Fuel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2011, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,160
Re: Stunified
Some one, some where will buy ANYTHING... I once had a yard sell and at the last minute decided that I would put a ton of Army equipment and uniforms out in a pile and post it for $2 a piece. Sold...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2011, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,126
Re: Apology
I agree and applause you doing the right thing. I have read and learned much from here and sometimes points are made rather strongly but you know--- THIS TOO SHALL PAST. :p
Thanks for all the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2011, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,259
Re: Air Compressor question
Tom,
Agree that would scare the crap outta anyone-- MAX rating means MAX!!!
I took screw plug out of mine and replaced with 1/4 pipe routed to a leg where I welded it (broke off an earlier...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2011, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,638
Re: Hood ID?
Given you have both answers here--- measure it to be sure-- I have seen vents of several types on both series of hoods.
28-29 is 26 3/4" top rib- front to back and 28 1/4" front to back on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2011, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,418
Re: Painting problem
I had this problem a year or so ago... I painted a set of roof irons, after a few mins one wrinkled. Sanding it down, repainted and once again same thing. After much :mad:@!~$#^%& and a few...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2011, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,044
Re: Going 12 VOLT ...........
The first list was nice and included much detail... I would disagree on the
"No modifications are necessary to the starter"... It will last for a while and if not run much maybe several years,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2011, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 9,200
Re: Regular Gas Prices around the nation...
Don't care how it comes out, but a charge-up for the Volt cost about $2.00 and good for a 100 miles..... $.02 a mile is less than I'm paying now. If gas goes to $4.50 this year will be riding my HD...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2011, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,378
Re: Making a 29 pickup into a 30-e31 pickup
Thanks for all the input... Just to update a bit. I have a "basket case" and would love to make a simple driver out of it. Not interested in shows much, just like the simpler days of cars. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2011, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,378
Making a 29 pickup into a 30-e31 pickup
So as many before me, I bought a 1930 Ford pickup needing a complete restore. After getting some parts (fenders, rad, rad shell, hood, etc), I came to learn that in fact the May 1930 truck is more...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2011, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,129
Re: Feeling of Picking Up Your ‘A’
I didn't "pick up" mine... I had seen the prior owner in a parking lot with the hood up, looking at the engine as if he had no idea where to start. Thinking he most likely did not and not seeing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2010, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,521
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2010, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,803
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2010, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,170
Re: Powder Coating: Wheels
[QUOTE=Kevin in NJ;120908]A couple of notes on the oven addition.
thanks for the notes and pic Kevin... I have a PC kit but have not got around to making/getting an oven yet. I plan on playing a...
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Forum: Model-A
11-10-2010, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,979
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2010, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,911
Re: Idle speed
Having no idea of how much you have replaced or repaired... in addition to above items; I would consider--
What / when did you set idle speed? Possibly car was not warm enough and you set carb...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-02-2010, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,699
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