Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2016, 10:41 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2016, 07:34 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2016, 07:41 AM
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Re: Handle for 30-31 Screw type jack
Actually for some reason original jack handles are difficult to find. Jacks seemed to stay with cars, handles didn't. There are a lot of jack handles floating around that fit similar jacks but they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2016, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 2
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Number of Pleats on the Front Seat of Tudor
I was looking back at a thread from 2012 about the number of pleats on the seats of a 30-31 Tudor. In one thread, there is a picture and discussion about 10 4" pleats in gray check and 11 pleats in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2016, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,565
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2016, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,979
Re: Recovering seats
A Tudor upholstery kit is about $2,000 for the kit, not installed. Really not a bad price considering the overall cost of a restoration. Tires alone are almost a $1,000, you can easily spend more...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2016, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 20
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2016, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,530
Re: 31 Instrument Panel - lower screws
I am not sure how much better they are fitting now, I use an original one now, but back in the 70-80's the fit of a repro was exactly as you have described yours.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2016, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,587
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2016, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,858
Re: Nuts in or nuts out?
Marco had answered a question for me one time similar to this question, and the rule of thumb was that the piece going on something had the bolts. So for example brackets, shocks going on had the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2016, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: 1930 Tudor.....Nuts & bolts
I don't have the info in front of me, but I believe it is 5/16" fasteners. Starting at the running board, There are two carriage head bolts (heads to the wheels) then lockwashers and nuts. Then the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2016, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Repair Model A
John Kluttz may be able to help you. He lives a little north of Albermarle. I will PM you his number. If you work something out with him, you would need to bring it to his shop.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2016, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 26
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Re: trying to decide.....
This may help you decide. I put an electronic ignition in my speedster when I first completed it. After coming home on a roll back with a failed igniter I put a stock distributor on and have roared...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2016, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,902
Re: Wiring harness clip
Rusty, I do not believe there was any clip used, not even a frame clip there. I judged electrical at French Lick, and I know we would check for that clip after April 29, but there was not anything...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2016, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,653
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2016, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,331
Re: shock rebuilder
At the top of the forum section is a sticky that has a lot of the vendors that people use. There are a number of vendors/people listed that repair shocks. Robert Paul and John Holland both do a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2016, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,207
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2016, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,501
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2016, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,595
Re: 31 deluxe roadster shock parts
I believe that is a CW and a CC piece. You would need to be sure that you are getting the same piece. They have a check valve in them that only works one way.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2016, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 8,562
Re: Looking for a Consensus
As mentioned many times here, it is not the high compression head that is the problem. I have been running a 7:1 head with babbit for 9,000 miles with out any problems, or "crystalizing of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2016, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,604
Re: Fan won't come off the water pump shaft
Bob, why do you say to use a stainless washer under the castle nut? It didn't come with one and in my experience there is seldom very much room to get the cotter key in, once the nut is on. Just...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2016, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Steering Assembly Attached to Chassis
The castle nuts are correct on the outside of the frame as you have done it. There is something wrong with the bolt length, or drilled holes of the ones you are using, as the washer should not be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2016, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,237
Re: Door Latches for 1929 Closed Cab PU
Unless things have changed, door latches are not available. I have a 28 pickup and years ago that was one part that I searched for. They were not making them. I didn't look however in Bratton's or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2016, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 9,193
Re: Closing statement addendum
Kind of funny, after two different posts about not going to post anymore, and going to be just a "lurker" you have continued to post.....PLEASE let me add, that I am glad you didn't leave!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2016, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,972
Re: King Pin "K"
I believe it is the manufacturers stamping. I know other parts like brake shoes have a K on them, and it looks the same.
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