Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:03 AM
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Re: Early '28 pickup assembly questions
Yes, all rivets were originally waffled.
The stamped date on the gas tank definitely removes the thought of it built to replicate an E28. Being that you are building it as a hot rod, then that is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:19 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:09 AM
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Re: New Stipe Camshafts
Bill, you are likely correct in that I don't know everything that has transired however I do know what you and I have discussed over the years regarding this, Tony and Deiter, and many other things...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2024, 02:13 PM
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Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt direction.
I need proof on something. Can anyone point me to where it is written in the Stds about the direction of the A-21122 Bolt that attaches the Steering Gearbox Housing to the Frame Rail?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2024, 07:55 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 05:08 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 01:21 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 01:11 PM
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Re: Used stock interiors… yeah.
Below is a car we built for my son to take to the Street Rod Nationals when he first got his drivers license, and then for him to drive to school the first day of his Junior year, so I get what you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Used stock interiors… yeah.
Allow me to add some food for thought in this. There are times when certain builders 'dis' on the guys that are actually restoring to a Fine Point level. Often what is overlooked about the type of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 11:25 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2024, 06:41 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2024, 10:17 AM
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Re: Door alignment problem on 29 CCPU
Now boys, all a jig does is speed-up the assembly process. Think about this, ...the first one had to be assembled without a jig, -and therefore we generally don't use a jig. Matter of fact, we...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2024, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 57
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Re: Tools/supplies needed while traveling
The irony of that is there are still plenty of "independents" (-fellow Model-A owners) wherever you travel that will have parts that will most likely get you going again.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 10:43 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 10:26 AM
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Views: 6,096
Re: Tools/supplies needed while traveling
Paul, about a warped Tillotson, -I guess my thoughts are that surely the engine ran well enough to make part of the tour, ...so 'bandaid' the Tillotson enough to finish the tour or tell the owner to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 549
Re: Door alignment problem on 29 CCPU
Think about this though, all of the bodies were assembled first and then set onto a chassis. There was not any fitting or shimming done after the body was bolted to the frame.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 549
Re: Door alignment problem on 29 CCPU
Rusty, have you measured diagonally to see if the door opening is square with the door? I am assuming the belt moulding aligns correctly. My notes show the opening from cowl jamb to the rear panel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 06:29 AM
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Re: Tools/supplies needed while traveling
You know, something hit me about this thread regarding this topic, -and I wish my Dad were still around to answer some questions, but as I recall from way back in the 1960s, there were cars that were...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 01:42 PM
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Re: Gear Drive Starter Question
Dan, we have a 12v one on our Run-in stand, -and that is the biggest thing I don't like about those starter. You almost need to install one of those starters when the engine or trans is out.
I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 01:30 PM
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Re: Front brake shoes grab
If you are referring to the Front Backing Plate Bolts, then actually it is the hole in the middle of the Brake Housing (Backing) Plate that pilots using the Spindle's flange to hold the Plate firmly...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 08:33 AM
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Re: Front brake shoes grab
Keith, bending tracks is very hard to do even using a torch, AND is a bandaid for something else that is incorrect.
The Brake Centering tool is basically a check gauge to tell you something is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2024, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 23
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Re: Another carb needs repair
You know, I watched this about 30 minutes after you had uploaded it this morning, and I really fought the urge to jump to the end to see if it actually worked, ...but I watched it thru to the end. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2024, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,542
Re: 2024 Old Car Festival - Greenfield Village
....also, for those who just want to see last year's video with an abundance of Model-As, click on this link;
https://youtu.be/WbH8I_z4p5Q?si=C_R8fOCwfC2RpRM_
( :rolleyes: Shameless plug for me...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 08:48 AM
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Views: 2,542
Re: 2024 Old Car Festival - Greenfield Village
https://youtu.be/uFtWz2n_ax8?si=VtlQr6Df__-pDBzM
A couple of timestamps;
At 3:15 That is Randy and his wife.
At 3:47 That is the actor Marty Bufalini's Firetruck with his daughter driving....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,542
Re: 2024 Old Car Festival - Greenfield Village
FYI, I don't know if you noticed in that video, but that man standing just in front of the camera when we came past was Randy Ema, the most knowledgeable and renown Duesenberg restorer from...
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