Forum: Model-A
05-27-2024, 08:18 PM
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Northeast Oval Speedometer
Northeast Electric brand speedometer for oval dash Model A. Looks to be complete. Uses dual female speedo cable. Local pickup or shipping on your dime. I can bring it to Ford Carlisle show.
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Forum: Model-A
05-27-2024, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 0
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7-tooth steering column
Good rebuildable 7-tooth steering box and column. This was off of a ‘29 roadster. Has throttle and spark control rods and rod control springs and arms.
Local pick up preferred, but I’ll ship it on...
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Forum: Model-A
05-27-2024, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 0
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Speedo gear drive
Looking for a speedometer gear drive for an early ‘30. This is for the oval speedometer. Standard gear ratio and 19” wheels. This is the part on the torque tube.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 175
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 338
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 338
Re: Crank hole cover rivet
Thanks. The tool isn’t cheap, but this won’t be my last “A” either. Maybe. Ican do a few for people and recover some costs. Looks like it’ll do some other rivet jobs like the hood leather corners,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 338
Crank hole cover rivet
Another rivet question….
I’m assuming there is a set of tools used o install the crank hole cover rivet. Anyone know the type/size?
Thanks!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 175
Pop out cable data plate install
Hello everyone.
I’m looking to install the patent plate onto my pop out cable on my early ‘30 pick up. It has the small “twisted” rivet. Do I just drill a tiny hole and hammer it home? Or is there...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2023, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,006
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2023, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 960
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2023, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 837
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2023, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 837
Door panels
Hello, Barners...
Do we know if all 30-31 sedan door panels are the same, or are the '31 slant windshields different? My car is a late '31 Briggs...
Thanks!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2023, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,813
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2023, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,822
Re: Update on ecklers........
Eklers/MACS is gone because of their crap customer service and never ending back orders they never fulfill. Not just Model A but other catalogs they sell too.
They’ll charge your card AFTER...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2022, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,762
Re: Frustrated
A bunch of us Model A people will be in Macungie, PA for the big car show during Das Awkscht Fescht, Aug 4-7. It's not too far from Pottstown. I'll be happy to walk you through some things to check...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-22-2022, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 1963 galaxie gauge problems
I had to add a ground strap from the fuel tank to the cars frame. The tanks "ground" against the straps that hold it in the car. Sometimes this ground can be poor due to painted parts, etc. I've seen...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2020, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,746
Re: Not running
I tried reaching out because I'm not too far from him, but have not heard back.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2020, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,837
Re: Distributor Seized
I pulled the pan and cleaned out everything. There were two pieces of sheared gears in there, so it was worth the job.
The old distributor is un-rebuild-able. I removed the old lower plate to see if...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2020, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,837
Re: Distributor Seized
Ok. All put together again. Everything seems to be running good. The Aluminum timing gear is definitely more noisy than the original, but seemed to quiet up some as I run it. I assume it has to "wear...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2020, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,746
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2020, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,837
Re: Distributor Seized
So I tore into everything and removed the oil pan to be sure I got all of the broken pieces. I turned the engine over by hand and inspected the cam gears. They look ok, so I definitely got lucky. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2020, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,837
Re: Distributor Seized
Thanks everyone. I just read Les's book again to get an idea what to expect. It definitely seems like I got lucky so far. If all looks good in the pan (no shredded cam/timing gears) then I'll...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2020, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,837
Distributor Seized
Took the "A" for another shakedown run today. Cruising along just fine for an hour or so, and it just quit. Figured a condenser or something. Going through my roadside checks, no spark. I pop the cap...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2019, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 8,248
Re: 12 volt conversion
Has anyone used the kit from Vintage Auto Garage? It looks a little more "original" With cloth wiring and a faux generator, etc...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2019, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 8,248
Re: 12 volt conversion
Yes, Beater. Most kits do come with the brackets. Some people make brackets out of spring shackles themselves to save $$. Then buy their own alternator, etc. I'm just not interested in that. That's...
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