Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Stupid question of the day. (maybe the year)
just my $0.02 ... with a loose gasket situation like the oil pan, I tie off the gasket at several bolt holes with common cotton sewing thread. Holds the gasket in place on the pan until bolts are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 5
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First start of the season
I finally got around to rolling the 31 Coupe out of the garage... filled the radiator, pulled the choke and hit the starter. Started right up, ran for a minute and stopped. OOPS, forgot to open the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 25
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Re: getting into the Rumble Seat
What Don S said X2.. My instructions to a new "seater" is left foot on the bumper step plate.... Right foot on the fender step plate... left foot on the seat... slide in. Getting out usually begins...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,225
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,407
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2024, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,407
Re: Canadian Model A Info
Please , while we are on the subject of Canadian cars, my 31 Coupe here in Michigan was the recipient of many parts from a Canadian doner that dad and I towed across the bridge back in 1963. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,452
Re: Peep mirrors
2speed, if you can see the edge of your car, you have the mirror tipped in too far. The side mirror is supposed to look "out" further to the side.
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2024, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 650
Re: Model A Roof Question
You might find this old ASME thread chart helpful. It wasn't just Ford, there were several screw sizes that we find unusual that were "standard" back in the day. Be particularly cautious when...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 877
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,626
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2024, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,496
Re: car heaven
Likely they all ended up being turned into Sherman tanks or Navy ships.
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2024, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,356
Re: Tow Insurance
Haggerty is supposed to include some towing coverage, but I have not investigated what that might be
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2023, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,207
Re: Traveling As
Another thought about the "stacked arrangement" on the trailer in post #8... I wonder how much oil drained out past the rear crankshaft "seal" onto the car below.
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2023, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,207
Re: Traveling As
Brakes ? "we don't have no stinkin' brakes"
Actually looking at the second photo in post #8, I see what looks like a brake rod running through a support bracket to the trailer rear axle. Perhaps...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2023, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 849
Re: Quiet muffler
NH/ VT... move to a state with no inspection... problem solved. (-:
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2023, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,632
Re: Neat Photo You Might Like
A great old photo for sure. As a midwestener, I have to say, now I understand the issue with California land slides.
Joe B in MI
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2023, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,635
Re: Oil Extractor
Every engine in a boat has its oil changed using the vacuum method.
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2023, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,380
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2023, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,253
Re: Rumble seat lid fit?
Referring back to the OP and the rumble lid measurements. I just checked mine (31 Coupe) and the same as reported, 36 1/2 at the top and 35 -3/8 at the bottom
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2023, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,470
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2023, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,028
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2023, 05:49 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-14-2023, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,281
Re: changing batery location
I think that back in the days of Model A's being utilitarian vehicles, like late 40's and 50"s, relocating batteries to the firewall was common. my 31 coupe has a nice line of rust pits across the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,336
Re: Zeroing in a fly wheel cover
All the "Last Word" indicators that at I have are .001
Maybe he needs a dial indicator that has removable tips, then use a "button" tip.
Joe
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2023, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,463
Re: Interesting Link about Manifold Heaters
Link worked for me to. My 31' coupe had the Otwell on it when dad bought the car for me in 1963. He bought the car across town in Roseville. It was summer and pretty warm out, he drove the car home...
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