Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 990
Re: Connecticut Swap Meet 2024
Hi BoB,
The swap meet portion of last year's Cider Mill Model T and A show was larger and greatly improved. The Dragone family attended with a nice automotive swap setup and their TT truck. There...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,035
Re: Best riding A?
Thank you, Y-Blockhead , for the repeat of my shocking reply. Nice assist.
.Russ
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,035
Re: Best riding A?
Hi,
I've got some suggestions on shocks,but gotten my replies screwed up and would like you to please look at my posted reply under Larry's "Speedster windshield" thread. In the meantime, I'll...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,212
Re: speedster windshield
Hi Larry,
Easy answer: Moss Motors.com. Not the old Ford Moss, but English car parts.Search for 'racing screen, Brooklands type'. $199.95. fast service. I've used them since the 1960's.The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2024, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 621
Re: Beam from front to back
Reggiedog,
Check out David Gillespie's videos on U-Tube, Model A Ford series; top wood side wood, headers, how to fit , finish, PADDING BETWEEN WOOD AND BODY METAL, finishes,fasteners, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2024, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,418
Re: Blocking manifold heater tube
I also was faced with this absolutely awful, horrible, dilemma. I looked around for something more aesthetically pleasing and found a 2" dia flat medication can with a slip off cap. When closed, the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2024, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,117
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2024, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,193
Re: Ford Model AA Duel Rear Axles
I'm hazy on the titles of the threads and dates they appeared, but this board has had numerous threads with pictures of GAZ trucks with dual rear axles. Not all had the same setup as far as live and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2024, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,790
Re: pinstripe line
Not yet that I know of, but I've heard that you can have your prostate removed by a robot now.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2023, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,174
Re: Cluster bearing solution?
Ryan, Good luck. About 50 posts that detail this saga date 12/22/22, for your reading pleasure. I believe I approached your boss, and he gave me a lot of valuable info. The pricing was a real...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2023, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 464
Top wood kits,alternatives
I found some interesting stuff on you tube. Search, on you tube, not Google ' One Who Collects, top wood kits' He bought one for a 29 tudor, wasn't satisfied. Read what he did, how he was able to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2023, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,429
Re: 12 conversion
As posted above, 6 v batteries are harder to find, more expensive, poorer quality, shorter lived, worrisome for some to jump start, etc. in my opinion, at this time, and in my place. Your Mileage May...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2023, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,629
Re: Oil Extractor
Many older marine and stationary engines had a dipstick tube that went all the way to the bottom of the oil pan. Simply attach the suction source to the top of the tube.Really old really, grungy...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2023, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 877
Re: AA Platform Skid strips
Hello Sarge, The bed I Had on my AA was eight feet overall, not original Ford, but the actual wood planks were set on a crossways ledge so they were flush with surface, and there was a flat area...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2023, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,838
Re: value of magazines
The local library has a cart with their discarded books on it. Sometimes people add their own discards- no one seems to mind. Next to it is a crate for discarded magazines. People add their own....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2023, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 653
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2023, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,386
Re: Magneto Drive?
2 Oct,2023. Now I see the light-a new issue of SOSS is out With many of my questions answered. Thanks, guys. To quote someone, "I know the voices in my aren't real, but sometimes they have some good...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2023, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,386
Re: Magneto Drive?
Bruce,
I wonder what I was thinking, of course Secrets of Speed Society's magazine would have the answer! Which issue had mag drives? I 'shared' my back issues temporarily, and in my newest, Vol...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2023, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,386
Re: Magneto Drive?
Thank you Dodge,
You have answered my question absolutely perfectly. You even named parts so I could recognize them! I knew someone on F.B. must have done this.
Of all the mags I have, the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2023, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,386
Re: Magneto Drive?
The governor doesn't matter in this case, take it off. What is important is the shaft driving it at 1:1 crank speed- if the little crank gear turns the big engine timing cam gear at 1:4, the cam...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2023, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,386
Magneto Drive?
At the first day of the two day Hollandia Car Show/Fall Festival at Hollandia Nurseries, a large crew of experts and advisers was able to start a Gordon Smith Model A Compressor for the first time in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2023, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 765
Re: Bird seed inside the radiator
Put no more than one mouse in the radiator and put cap on. In a short time,it will eat all the seeds. If you put two mice in, they may be breed, and compound the problem. Put an odd number of mice...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2023, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 702
Re: 1928-34 AA or BB king pins wanted
32Dump,
Good Morning. I have a NOS Ford script set of 29-34 and V-8,(2) kingpins, (4)bushings, (2) U.S. Timken thrust ball bearings,felt and flat washers, all in a flattened, but legible...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2023, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,391
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2023, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,117
Re: Drumming up my frustration....
This has been covered before. Someone named this "the two hammer trick".I use two small sledges, or large ball peens or framing hammers. Loosen the axle nut, but leave it securely on the axle so...
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