Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:42 AM
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Re: Lacquer Paint fix?
Cracked lacquer finish was the problem with this car and picture of how it looks today, finish striped and now in primer. Also in reference to post 13 to try and replicate the original look of deluxe...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 672
Re: Tie Rod Replacement
Hello, mine were probably replaced a long time ago, marked at Thompson Products on them I think that’s TRW today.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,814
Re: Car will not start
Check timing with the plug provided to make sure timing gear is good, then drain gas from tank , and if possible put in a few gallons of non ethanol if available in your area. Ethanol fuel has a bad...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,972
Re: How tight should the...
Hello, as per last 3 posts , that was my reasoning also for using the plastic inserts, easier than replacement of steering arms ,again.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 914
Re: Serial Number and Year of production
Hello, I have seen that on Pennsylvania titled cars of that era , a 1940 Pontiac that was sold in December of 1939 , titled as 1939 .This was a two owner car with the original title.Also with Model A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,819
Re: Timing gears
Always a demand for a cheaper product.Was a post on here about non fitting repro parts and cost seem to come up quite often.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2024, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Engine paint
Hello, I have also heard what post 2 and 4 said In thier posts ,can’t imagine Ford wasting much in the factory.Green must have been a popular color for engines then .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 930
Re: Electric Fuel Shut off
Hello, I have one on my 31 , installed by previous owner, seems to work ok , does have separate shut off switch, also have a master switch on battery. Better than having to raze hood to use factory...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2024, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 790
Re: Wheel Well Patch Panels
Hello, I can say for sure the repro panels have short comings at least on a 31 roadster .As suggested just repair the rusted areas and use weld . The car I am working on was hit on passenger side and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2024, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,188
Re: Why a fabric roof?
Hello, I also read about the limitations of steel press size in that era , the larger press were used for front fenders in particular. The Ist Fords common built with all steel roofs were the 1937...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,761
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,436
Re: New Radiator Opinions
Hello, agree that it is hard to find a radiator repair shop anymore, had mine repaired after checking with four other shops, only one could actually clean and repair it, they went out of business...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,793
Re: Light Wire Harness Bucket Seized/Issues
Hello, had some trouble with mine and found the small c clip the attached at the bottom of the rod was missing, it keeps the spring under tension without it the the forked selector would bind in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 462
Re: Front seatback riser question
Hello again, the 31 has a angle bracket that mounts to body sub frame and attachs to the quarter panel, which is is probably different than the 28 29 . The bracket reinforces the quarter panel quite...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 462
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2024, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 530
Re: '29 Standard Roaster Headlight question
Hello, one possibility could be car has wrong year on title, depending on the state , sometimes cars were titled the year they were first sold, I seen a 1940 Pontiac titled as a 1939 , also a 1929...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2024, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,240
Re: Ford car Ford gas
I remember those Ford gum ball machines, was one in front of the Tom Mccans shoe store.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2024, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 544
Re: Ford wire wheel
Hello, 1932 Fords had 18 inch rims, the only year to do so as standard equipment, 1933 34 also known as Model 40 have 17 inch rims . As mentioned a picture would help.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2024, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,766
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2024, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 481
Re: 31 Std. Roadster Wiper Motor
Hello again, that flap does cut down on wind slightly when fastened to windshield, forgot to snap it down , and wondered why it was noiser than usual.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2024, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 481
Re: 31 Std. Roadster Wiper Motor
Hello, this is a Deluxe top but picture shows the flap you mentioned, flap would be similar but in black cross grain , and of course the top bow is different.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2024, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,022
Re: Backfire
Hello, known electric problems are , condenser, ignition switch, both repro and original, if not rebuilt, the wire inside the cable will short out , repro points that don’t line up and block wears...
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