Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2011, 05:20 PM
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Re: Model A horns
Since there was considerable discussion about the Sparton tags, I'm posting a photo of a new old stock Sparton tag. It comes from a new old stock Sparton horn in like new condition. I'm sorry I...
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Forum: Late V8
02-20-2011, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,956
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Forum: Late V8
02-15-2011, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,956
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2011, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,493
Re: Paint Finish Question
If you were to show your satin finished truck at a national MARC or MAFCA meet, you would not lose poiints for the satin. See the Judging Standards. Your fenders and aprons remain gloss because...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2011, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,496
Re: ACME Rim Nut pictures on my profile
Nice reproduction part. The reason this part can be detected from the original is clearly seen in the side by side photograph. The original cover on the left has the vertical flutes extending all...
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Forum: Late V8
01-27-2011, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,956
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Forum: Late V8
01-21-2011, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,956
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2010, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,631
Re: Rear cross member spring stamping codes...
Off Track from Original Post by Steve
Dudley,
The Fordor I post a lot about was bought new in New Rochelle, New York, with a deposit check written on July 9, 1929, and a balance check written...
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Forum: Model-A
11-30-2010, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2010, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,696
Re: Trunk lid latch
Roadster62,
The "T" handle is nickel plated for 28 and 29.
Check out Vince Falter's website. He's got a bunch of photos of a 30-31 Coupe as it's being assembled. The photos include a bunch...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2010, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: closed car electric wiper
Jim,
I don't have any photos of a mounted OD C-3. But here's a photo of an EA C-1, mounted in a 29 Fordor. It has the same control configuration as your wiper. This will give you an idea of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2010, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,631
Re: Rear cross member spring stamping codes...
I checked our four A's and none of them had any stamps in the rear crossmember.
However, our unrestored 1929 Fordor had a wired on tag attached to the left rear crossmember through the body...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2010, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,696
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Forum: Model-A
11-28-2010, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: 1929 2dr sedan
Rich,
I'm not a buyer, I have too many now. But, that's a really solid looking Tudor! I sure hope it gets restored someday.
I'm curious if it has a firewall date. The reason is, the front left...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2010, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,643
Cleaning Fasteners
All,
The prior thread about the different techniques used for "unfinished" fasteners got me wondering.
What are all the different methods you guys have used to clean piles of fasteners?...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2010, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,663
Re: Look at this radiator!
Mike,
I asked this seller to send me close-up photos of the radiator. It's an original core and is in very good condition. The strap on the passenger side has come loose and a few of the fins...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2010, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Unfinished hardware preservation
OK Steve, I'll weigh in.
Greg,
I do a process very similar to what Craig Lewis showed in his post. I too, found that beadblasted hardware was just too "bright," and had to be dulled down to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2010, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,890
Re: Gunmetal Blue Pictures?
Actually, in 1928 and 1929, Ford did not offer many colors on commercial vehicles. Even in early 1930, the colors offered were quite limited. In September 1930, the commercial colors offered were...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2010, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,193
Re: Door Upholstery Trim (open vehicle)
Charles,
I don't know of a source for anything closer to original than what you already have. The door latch oval is very close to the original and you shouldn't have much problem using them. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2010, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,890
Re: Gunmetal Blue Pictures?
Bob,
Our Special Coupe is painted Gunmetal Blue, which as you can see, is more green than blue. The color in the photo is fairly accurate on my computer screen, so it may be on yours, depending...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2010, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,271
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Forum: Late V8
11-21-2010, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,956
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2010, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,555
Re: Goofy Horn Question
A-Jay,
Not really a goofy question at all.
When standing at the left side of the car by the hood, looking forward at the horn, you would be able to read the name Sparton. Sparton stamped those...
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Forum: Model-A
11-20-2010, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,485
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-19-2010, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,364
Model A Friends
I've posted before about my cancer illness. It's a dreadful thing, but, it's not like I have a choice. I keep plugging along trying to keep positive during every twist and turn that is given to me....
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