Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 315
Re: 1930 Fordor Wood
Hello, I can feel your fear on the wood , I walked away from a Victoria as the door pillars were weak , and had incorrect top , it was a soft top model.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 669
Re: Distilled water
I run distilled water and antifreeze, back in the days of steam on the railroad, hard water was an issue with them too , an uncle that worked on the Erie to Sunbury Division said they would treat the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 746
Re: Homemade Radiator Mascots
In the movie Paper Moon the Model A roadster in it has a propeller radiator cap if I remember correctly.JC Witney had two or more pages of hood ornaments years ago,some even lit up !
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 391
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,411
Re: Electric Fuel Shut off
Hello again, with the indented firewall the electrical shut off is useful, to use the original you have to open the hood to turn it it on or off.Not that hard for long term storage, thank the state...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 726
Re: Nothing Seems to Fit!
I too am glad you figured it out, been restoring a 1931 , and its rare to have repro parts just fit on without work .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 251
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2024, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 251
Re: Front Seat 1931 Top Tack Strip Info Request
Hello, if this is a roadster you are talking about, usually the metal with rope like strip in between is replaced with a wood tack strip. It’s made as a 3 piece part so they can ship it I guess, two...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 436
Re: Henry Ford Line 1
They got 3 in John boy’s 29 coupe too. I had a Canadian roadster body a while back, and wondered about those square head screws . Mobile homes at the time used square head screws so was able to so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 567
Re: 1931 Model A not turning over
Dead battery likely suspect. You jump a very short time from a 12 volt car if it starts quickly. A small battery charger is also useful, just make sure it can charge 6 volt.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 504
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,034
Re: Lacquer Paint fix?
Cracked lacquer finish was the problem with this car and picture of how it looks today, finish striped and now in primer. Also in reference to post 13 to try and replicate the original look of deluxe...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 686
Re: Tie Rod Replacement
Hello, mine were probably replaced a long time ago, marked at Thompson Products on them I think that’s TRW today.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,878
Re: Car will not start
Check timing with the plug provided to make sure timing gear is good, then drain gas from tank , and if possible put in a few gallons of non ethanol if available in your area. Ethanol fuel has a bad...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,016
Re: How tight should the...
Hello, as per last 3 posts , that was my reasoning also for using the plastic inserts, easier than replacement of steering arms ,again.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,885
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 971
Re: Serial Number and Year of production
Hello, I have seen that on Pennsylvania titled cars of that era , a 1940 Pontiac that was sold in December of 1939 , titled as 1939 .This was a two owner car with the original title.Also with Model A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,877
Re: Timing gears
Always a demand for a cheaper product.Was a post on here about non fitting repro parts and cost seem to come up quite often.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2024, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,005
Re: Engine paint
Hello, I have also heard what post 2 and 4 said In thier posts ,can’t imagine Ford wasting much in the factory.Green must have been a popular color for engines then .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,411
Re: Electric Fuel Shut off
Hello, I have one on my 31 , installed by previous owner, seems to work ok , does have separate shut off switch, also have a master switch on battery. Better than having to raze hood to use factory...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2024, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 811
Re: Wheel Well Patch Panels
Hello, I can say for sure the repro panels have short comings at least on a 31 roadster .As suggested just repair the rusted areas and use weld . The car I am working on was hit on passenger side and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2024, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,239
Re: Why a fabric roof?
Hello, I also read about the limitations of steel press size in that era , the larger press were used for front fenders in particular. The Ist Fords common built with all steel roofs were the 1937...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,845
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 518
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,544
Re: New Radiator Opinions
Hello, agree that it is hard to find a radiator repair shop anymore, had mine repaired after checking with four other shops, only one could actually clean and repair it, they went out of business...
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