Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:08 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:21 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:11 PM
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Re: Used stock interiors… yeah.
Below is a car we built for my son to take to the Street Rod Nationals when he first got his drivers license, and then for him to drive to school the first day of his Junior year, so I get what you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:42 AM
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Re: Used stock interiors… yeah.
Allow me to add some food for thought in this. There are times when certain builders 'dis' on the guys that are actually restoring to a Fine Point level. Often what is overlooked about the type of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:25 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:41 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2024, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 516
Re: Door alignment problem on 29 CCPU
Now boys, all a jig does is speed-up the assembly process. Think about this, ...the first one had to be assembled without a jig, -and therefore we generally don't use a jig. Matter of fact, we...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2024, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 6,008
Re: Tools/supplies needed while traveling
The irony of that is there are still plenty of "independents" (-fellow Model-A owners) wherever you travel that will have parts that will most likely get you going again.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 6,008
Re: Tools/supplies needed while traveling
Paul, about a warped Tillotson, -I guess my thoughts are that surely the engine ran well enough to make part of the tour, ...so 'bandaid' the Tillotson enough to finish the tour or tell the owner to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 516
Re: Door alignment problem on 29 CCPU
Think about this though, all of the bodies were assembled first and then set onto a chassis. There was not any fitting or shimming done after the body was bolted to the frame.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 516
Re: Door alignment problem on 29 CCPU
Rusty, have you measured diagonally to see if the door opening is square with the door? I am assuming the belt moulding aligns correctly. My notes show the opening from cowl jamb to the rear panel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 6,008
Re: Tools/supplies needed while traveling
You know, something hit me about this thread regarding this topic, -and I wish my Dad were still around to answer some questions, but as I recall from way back in the 1960s, there were cars that were...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 280
Re: Gear Drive Starter Question
Dan, we have a 12v one on our Run-in stand, -and that is the biggest thing I don't like about those starter. You almost need to install one of those starters when the engine or trans is out.
I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 391
Re: Front brake shoes grab
If you are referring to the Front Backing Plate Bolts, then actually it is the hole in the middle of the Brake Housing (Backing) Plate that pilots using the Spindle's flange to hold the Plate firmly...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Front brake shoes grab
Keith, bending tracks is very hard to do even using a torch, AND is a bandaid for something else that is incorrect.
The Brake Centering tool is basically a check gauge to tell you something is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2024, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,195
Re: Another carb needs repair
You know, I watched this about 30 minutes after you had uploaded it this morning, and I really fought the urge to jump to the end to see if it actually worked, ...but I watched it thru to the end. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,378
Re: 2024 Old Car Festival - Greenfield Village
....also, for those who just want to see last year's video with an abundance of Model-As, click on this link;
https://youtu.be/WbH8I_z4p5Q?si=C_R8fOCwfC2RpRM_
( :rolleyes: Shameless plug for me...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,378
Re: 2024 Old Car Festival - Greenfield Village
https://youtu.be/uFtWz2n_ax8?si=VtlQr6Df__-pDBzM
A couple of timestamps;
At 3:15 That is Randy and his wife.
At 3:47 That is the actor Marty Bufalini's Firetruck with his daughter driving....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,378
Re: 2024 Old Car Festival - Greenfield Village
FYI, I don't know if you noticed in that video, but that man standing just in front of the camera when we came past was Randy Ema, the most knowledgeable and renown Duesenberg restorer from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 21
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Re: 2024 Old Car Festival - Greenfield Village
I registered two vehicles separately on the evening of June 1st, and I received two confirmations back today saying both vehicles were accepted. Kudos to the volunteer event staff for already...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 397
Re: Crank hole cover rivet
Well, there is ...but you probably won't like the price of it. Search for 'Tonka Rivet Tool' and you will see what comes up.
The issue generally is unless the rivet is set uniformly around the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,195
Re: Another carb needs repair
Since Randall is one of VERY few YouTube content suppliers that I have seen who actually publishes correct and complete topic content, I am sure he will. ;)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2024, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 601
Re: Roadster doors
Keith it may have been me that told you that, as I learned it when my son & I was up at the factory many years ago. We were touring the facility and just happened to be in their assembly shop area...
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