Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2019, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 13,216
Re: Model A Brake Lights
I like the LED replacement lens where the whole lens is red and you can have it all come on for tail light and get brighter for stoplight.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2018, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,913
Re: Rear spring lubrication
We use a product called EZ Slide, it is available at Tractor Supply locations and on line. The picture shows a 1QT can but it comes in spray cans too. We are doing the front spring for the next Model...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2018, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,822
Re: Model A Roadster/Pheaton Security
The early phaetons placed the side curtains in a pan under the rear floorboard. When I first got my phaeton I didn't have the pan and made one that was deep enough to place tools and a jack etc. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2018, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,687
Re: What horn size?
The reproduction horns are made by A&L and are excellent. They are correct in all details and the motors are superior to the original. You would be happy with one of those.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2018, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,193
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2018, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,325
Re: Mafca national/regional meets
The average cost of a weeks vacation is roughly $1,200 per person per week. Did the meet exceed that? It appears MAFCA is looking for people to step up and create groups to find a location and do a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2018, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,902
Re: oil filter kit?
we reviewed all the oil filter options a few years ago. The most effective is the one that replaces the valve cover and has the filter installed there. The delivery of the oil to the filter is under...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2018, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,611
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2018, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,280
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2018, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 11,768
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2018, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,440
Re: 1929 tire questions
The choices are varied on tires. You need to decide on what you want. Goodyears have the correct size and wear pretty well. If you want mileage get the Excelsior radials you get a 50,000-mile...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2018, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,372
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2018, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,415
Re: model a /c4 automatic
A company called Speed Gems out of Michigan I believe. They have a website, they put together a complete kit.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2018, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,415
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2018, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,819
When was the tools put in the Model A
At what point were the tools and the owner's manual placed in the Model A. Was it during the assembly, when it was shipped to the dealer, or done at the local dealer? I would like to hear from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2018, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,128
Re: How do I spot repro?
There are various stories and tales about reproduction parts. we have been reviewing them and find that there are usually more than one manufacturer of these parts and if you look at the quality and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2018, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,460
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2018, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,734
Re: Odd Crankshaft Pulley
Several years ago we did a review of the pullies and none of the two-piece ones were good. I think Snyder's is having a better one made now but we found the one piece was the way to go for the fewest...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2018, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,897
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2018, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,751
Re: Is There an Axle Vent or?
There is no vent for the rear axle. It is common for the pressure to force the oil out the hub seals. I'm looking at the possible insertion of a pop valve somewhere on the banjo to relieve the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2018, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,690
Re: Looking to buy a 31 - advice needed
The Model A is an easy car to work on and almost any part is available either reproduction or used. There are dealers all over the country so finding a local source is easy. I concur with the local...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2018, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 15,508
Re: Model A Gauges
We run the Apco gauge cluster that mounts to the steering column. On one car we have a temp gauge and a tach, the other we have a temp gauge and oil pressure. The Apco holder is available from the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2018, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,196
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2018, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,087
Re: FSI Zipper
I use the Zipper on the sedan and have around 40,000 miles on it. Works great!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2018, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,359
Re: Steering
No on EZ Steer, yes on Randy Gross, we have two of his units and they are excellent.
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