Forum: Model-A
08-14-2020, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 0
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Barns full of Model A parts
Life-long collection. Some goodies, some mediocre stuff. Lots of it, too much to list. I would prefer to sell all at once and even sell our home and large 2-story shop on 11 acres as I am in late...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2020, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,945
Re: My friend Ken’s Model A -V8
MAFCA came into being when Model A's were under 25 years old, perhaps (but not really) like a 1995 Ford today. My mother-in-law, at age 85, still dislikes my restored '30 CCPU because it reminds her...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2020, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 856
Re: Tool Box
Yes. I made them. See my web site, www.olympicspeedsters.com.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2020, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 22,449
Re: How Many Model A's are left ?
Maybe this has already been mentioned on this thread, but I wonder how many more Model A's there are now than when this thread began. I am building a phaeton from useless Model A scraps. I have also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-21-2019, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Re: 1928 Oil Pan
The circular lip surrounding the oil pump access plate is raised high enough that, in my observation, the early pan will not allow as complete oil and contaminate draining as the later pans.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2019, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,564
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2019, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 4,186
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-24-2019, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 7,940
Re: Front Tool Box
I am the original designer and manufacturer of the tool box that replaces the radiator apron and follows the contour of the frame horns. I believe it is still shown on my website,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-24-2019, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 882
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Forum: Model-A
09-04-2019, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 489
'31 Model A 2 Door
'31 Model A 2 Door. Asking $5,500 OBO. More pictures upon request. For more information you can PM me or email me at jim@olympic-speedsters.com.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
06-28-2019, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 300
Views: 125,166
Re: Model T Racing Thread
The "T" sights and sounds at Speedsters Reunion tour and hill climb last week were wonderful. If anyone is interested, pm me and I can get help posting them Monday.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2019, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,423
Re: Fan and Water Pump power consumption?
Some time ago, Klings in Tempe Arizona was selling a serpentine belt conversion for the Model A and indicated how much HP it saved, but I don't remember if there were figures for the hp required for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2019, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,133
Re: Kink pins
I had that problem just a couple hours ago with new king pins. To locate the interference, I coated the perimeter of the brake actuator housing that enters the hemisphere of the king pin with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2019, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,488
Re: The Leans
Here's something which will tell which corner is sagging: (1)Park the car on a level concrete surface and make sure you have matching tires all with the same tire pressure. (2)Measure and record the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2019, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,560
Chickasha
What did you buy? What did you sell? What did you see? Was it a dud?
The high points for me were re-connecting with old friends and making new friends. 'Didn't sell much, 'didn't buy much except...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2019, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,701
Re: Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet 2019 Roll Call
Regarding Cool Hand Lurker's misfortunate experience: That would have been a bad experience and a big expense and loss of time for you, sorry. I haven't been there for 10 years and at that time there...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2019, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,701
Re: Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet 2019 Roll Call
Regarding Cool Hand Lurker's misfortunate experience: That would have been a bad experience and a big expense and loss of time for you, sorry. I haven't been there for 10 years and at that time there...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2019, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,701
Re: Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet 2019 Roll Call
I'll be in spaces FG17, FG16& FF17 with Model A junk I've been collecting for decades. My doc estimates I have a 10% chance of surviving 20 more months, so selling out while I still can. I plan to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2019, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,620
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2018, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,407
Re: 1930-31 Front Apron Tool Box
Synchro99- If you put a 3/4" drip lip on the bottom side of the lid, surrounding the box, but not visible when the lid is closed, the rain will drip off the lip and can't get into the box. Then you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2018, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,407
Re: 1930-31 Front Apron Tool Box
Carl G - I looked at my website www.olympicspeedsters.com and it is truly difficult to navigate and needs improvement by one of my sons. However, I found the tool boxes by clicking on "Gallery" then...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2018, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,963
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2018, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,407
Re: 1930-31 Front Apron Tool Box
Since I am the original designer and manufacturer of the contoured tool box, I'll comment here. My daily driver is a '30 CCPU and as you know, in one of those, unless you add door pockets and kick...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2018, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,690
Re: Excess runout on flywheel
'Just an idea here, because I need to check FW run-out on an engine in the car and am also concerned that end play will interfere with measurement. Why not just depress the clutch to keep the crank...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2018, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,178
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