Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-07-2018, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,660
Re: '48 Sedan rear brake problem
Well I put a small mower gas tank under the hood and disconnected the fuel pump. Had two six volt batteries on a charger overnight and one showed 1.9 volts and the other had 3.4 volts when tested....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-06-2018, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,660
Re: '48 Sedan rear brake problem
Well today I count as a success. Got the car jacked up and found the two 11/16" adjusters and was able to get the bands adjusted down to where the wheel will rotate. Adjusted the e-brake to be no...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2018, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,660
Re: '48 Sedan rear brake problem
Thanks Bob C and Greg58, I see the adjusters are up higher than expected. I am going to try to loosen them tomorrow and see if the drum will release.
Thanks again.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2018, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,660
'48 Sedan rear brake problem
I tried searching for my issue but failed. I usually work on my '30 A but today I thought I'd try to loosen the driver side rear brake drum on the '48 as it won't rotate. I was expecting something...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2016, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,412
Re: Who wouldn't love to go to a place like this?
I remember in the fifties as a young-un, going to the lake on old highway 51 there was and still is a train track and past the trees there was a mile long auto salvage yard. The cars were stacked...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2016, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 11,655
Re: First new block build.
And I bet you felt like a new Poppa while you watched and heard and smelled it running, Eh?
Congrats Todd and job well done.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-13-2016, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,101
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2016, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,458
Re: 29 model A ,suspension
Hey Canadian. Welcome to this great site. There is some discussion about the book you will need.
The Restoration and Judging guidelines Book.
It is the Bible these guys refer to all the time and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2015, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,093
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-24-2015, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,871
Re: Connecting Rods question
I understand all rod/piston weights need to be the same. Check with members in your club (you do belong to a club don't you) to see if they have extra rods to be able to find one the sane weight....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2015, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,658
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2015, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,333
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2015, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 17,254
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2015, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,931
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2015, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,555
Re: apparition
You might also look to see if your top and roof are OK if this was taken close to noon. Just a thought!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2015, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,778
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2015, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,987
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2015, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,628
Re: Dump thing I did (not Model A)
I bought a 50" TV for the bedroom and after 1 year, Setting there watching it one evening the screen went black and had no sound. Out of warranty of course so I got on the web and searched for my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2015, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 10,686
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-26-2015, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 141
Views: 46,943
Re: Fellas... I've had enough...
I too want to thank Ryan for his tolerance and a great site.
Now as to the names and cities should I change my handle from Russell in Tulsa or do you think I'm OK? Just kidding as I bet I'm not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2015, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,681
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-19-2015, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,864
Re: Off topic - interesting old tool
Never saw one quite like it, but have had one close to the style only newer and galvanized with a standard screwdriver on the handle instead of the socket. Thinking now was for a early Honda...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-12-2015, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,544
Re: Water in your Gas ? - Solutions ?
Doug, Have you thought about using a drip leg under the gas shut off valve under the dash? Don't remember who posted the device but it would trap any water and rust as it leaves the tank I believe....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2015, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,867
Re: What a great start to a top notch resto.
But guys, it has a hot water heater, rubber brake and clutch pads, a custom shift knob and the description says "carpet, floor mats, interior, seats are in fair condition" . What else do you want?...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2015, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 9,122
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