Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2012, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,110
Re: 1931 Running Board picture(s) wanted
Doug, The three bolts securing the running board to the front fender were hex heads, the two securing the rear fender to the running board were carriage bolts. The splash pan to fenders were hex...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2012, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 17,202
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2012, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,551
Re: sealing cowl welt
The welting does just fine by itself, nothing else is needed. I would then be painted after it is put in with the tank assembly.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2011, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,140
Re: Wire conduit
Its actually in exterior plating. Page 15-2 Begining through 29 they were bright nickel plated. Conduits in 30-31 were stainless. Begining in march of 29 they were chrome plated only on the town...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2011, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,949
Re: Real problem or my imagination?
The clutch chatter could be adjustment or oil/ grease on the clutch plate or flywheel. The clutch pedal should have about an 1" of free pedal before it starts to engage the throwout bearing. I am...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2011, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 1
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Re: Front Fender to RB Splash Apron Bolts
Charles, Contact Will Cronkrite at mantiquesresto.com. He has a good assortment of nuts and bolts and other fasteners. May not be cad plated however. You could call him or email him.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-11-2011, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Tire Pump A-17053 A-1
There is not a hole in the tube. The tube was seemed, vertically, and is sometimes difficult to see, but no hole in the tube. The base was perhaps pressed on, if it was soldered, the solder would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2011, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,400
Re: running board
I am not sure of how you can get them "molded" on as they were originally. The Rootlieb running boards were that way and maybe Tom, from Rootlieb, could give you the contact for the person that was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-26-2011, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,448
Re: Dumb windshield question
I don't know the measurment for a standard roadster but a deluxe roadster stantion is 12" tall, that is from the base of the curved bottom to the top of the stantion. 1931 deluxe roadsters came with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2011, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,877
Re: Color of starter
The new R/G and judging standards says semi-gloss for the starter, generator and distrubutor housing.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-12-2011, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 18,979
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-13-2011, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,417
Re: 31 rootlieb running boards
Phil, Yes these would fit your 31 coupe. These are complete running boards with rubbber and edge. These boards are the best reproduction available, as far as the most accurate. They have not been...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2011, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,861
Re: Plastic fan replacements
Not on any passenger car. I cannot speak for AA's but I am pretty sure they were never used factory on anything.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2011, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,861
Re: Plastic fan replacements
The fan holds up well. I run it on a speedster at higher RPM than a stock Model A and after about 7,000 miles no problems yet,
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2011, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,786
Re: Locating a VIN number
The engine number was originally the VIN number. When the engine was installed the frame was stamped with the engine number on the top rail of the drivers side, about across from the battery area. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2011, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,549
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2011, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,168
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2011, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,168
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2011, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,199
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2011, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,297
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2011, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,679
Re: 29 Closed Cab Pickup Rear Window
Ok, I have a 28 Pickup and I was sitting at work trying to visualize the back window. I was thinking there was a frame look on the outside of the cab box but I guess it is the stamping and then the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2011, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,679
Re: 29 Closed Cab Pickup Rear Window
I would definately use the trim pieces. There are actually two trim pieces, one on the inside and one on the outside. They sandwich the glass in between, with the glass setting rubber. With as...
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Forum: Model-A
03-31-2011, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,937
Re: Cast Iron Lion Speed Head
Mike, have a couple of questions. What is the present finish on the head is it painted? 2. Why after 800 miles did you decide to take it off and not use it? 3. Have you done anything to the head...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2011, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,269
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2011, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,572
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