Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2025, 05:22 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-30-2025, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,651
Re: 4 or 6
Blade/fan performance is characterized by the following:
1. Angle of blades.
2. Speed of blades
3. Length of blades.
4. Number of blades.
As you can see from other comments that 2 blades that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2025, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,770
Re: Muffler Floor Insulation
David:
His product is a metal shroud that covers the top of the muffler and comes around the sides at a 45 degree angle. It is held on with U-clamps in front of and behind the muffler. It really...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2025, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,770
Muffler Floor Insulation
I have a few of these from Leslie Pam on my cars and need another one. I cannot find his contact anywhere. Is he still in business and does anyone have his contact information?
Thanks,
Vic
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2025, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,830
Re: Glass kit for a 1930 Town Sedan?
Local shops in Knoxville area seem to have a problem making glass cuts for Model A's. One made some window glass for my Tudor before they sold out a few years ago. New shop owners did not carry any...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2025, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,374
Re: Clutch release arm crack
This happened to me approx 30 years ago. The replacement had a bigger round part and worked well. It looked like a forging, not a casting. I do not remember where i got it.
Vic
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2025, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,168
Re: Gas tank cleaning
I never knew about putting sealer material into the tank. I should get the shipment of filters in a few days. A few gallons of gasoline (no ethanol) will go in the tank. in a few days.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2025, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,168
Gas tank cleaning
A few weeks ago I posted a question about cleaning out a gas tank. I put some paint thinner in the tank and nothing came out. This is a late 31 tank with an indented firewall. One very good answer...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2025, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,093
Re: Cleaning a Gas Tank
I like the idea of a gallon of acetone to clean out the red varnish. Why is the varnish red? With the late 31 tank there is no place for a pencil filter in the outlet of the tank that I can see....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2025, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,093
Cleaning a Gas Tank
I am trying to finish a late 31 Coupe project that I started about 12 years ago and did a few things over the years like accumulating interior, changing the Rumble Seat to a trunk, getting a leather...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2025, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 613
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2025, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 613
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2025, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,887
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2025, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,628
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2025, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,568
Re: Screws #12 - 24 Floorboard
Thanks katy, I did not know there is such a thing as 14-24. The screws could be a 14-24 but do not fit in a 12-24 hole. Next trip to the hardware store I will buy some 12-24 screws and see how they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2025, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,568
Screws #12 - 24 Floorboard
I am putting in the floorboards and will put back the seat assembly in a '31 coupe moveable track. The suppliers note #12-24 screws are used. Years ago I took out the floorboard screws and kept...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2025, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 891
Re: Gas Tank Cleaner Chemicals
Terry & nkaminar:
Thanks for very good suggestions. I went to Rural King here in Maryville. Web said none in store but offered shipping. Store in Knoxville, 1 hour away, web said available. Store...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2025, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 891
Gas Tank Cleaner Chemicals
I need to clean out a '31 gas tank that I do not want to remove from the car now. I have a gallon of Oxy-Solv in my shop and Rural King has a gallon of Evap-o-Rust waiting for me today and another...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2025, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,005
Re: Body Blocks - Type of Wood
Just got back from Woodcraft. 3 of them and me looked over the new piece. I had painted the new piece black. Based on the end grain visible it appeared to be Red Oak. Red Oak will absorb water...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2025, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,005
Re: Body Blocks - Type of Wood
Martin & Brent:
Thanks for the info. I have a piece of new wood and want to duplicate it. If it comes from North Carolina, who knows but probably ash. This car will never be inspected and it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2025, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 8
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Body Blocks - Type of Wood
For Coupes, Phaetons and other metal bodied cars what is the type of wood used for the various blocks between the body and the frame?
Vic
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2025, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 1
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31 Coupe Body Mounting Bolts
After many years of this project resting I have decided to remount the body to the frame. Is there a publication that gives the location, type, size and number of required bolts. Thanks,
Vic
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2024, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 822
Re: Vicky - Behind Rear Seat Access
Previous owner had a steamer box on the trunk rack. I took it off and put a 16 by 12 in box between the front frame rails. It was from an inactive Town Sedan. I never knew about the space behind...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2024, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 822
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2024, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 822
Re: Vicky - Behind Rear Seat Access
Thanks for the information. I did not know there was so much information out there. The Victoria club looks like a very active and close knit bunch. I will be joining very soon. Is the yearly...
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