Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2016, 11:19 AM
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Re: Ford model a taxi cab
There is an original Taxi in the model a museum that I donated a couple of years ago. You may want to take a look at it. Bill Edstrom
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2014, 07:39 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2014, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,557
Joplin,,Mo
Is there anyone on the Barn that lives around Joplin, Mo? I plan to be in Joplin next week and would like to visit with you. My email is [email protected]
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2013, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,711
Re: power probe
Does you probe work on a 6 volt battery source or do you use an external 12 volt battery. The specs for the Hook say 12 volt min. Thanks Bill
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2013, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,675
Re: Burlington vs Reconditioned Crank
I have a motor that I installed a Burlington crank in, I now have 5,000 miles on it. A couples of weeks I drove 1200 miles and the car just purred along at 50 to 55 miles per hour. No leakage from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2013, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Did You Ever Buy a Car From Page's Model A?
I have not purchased a car directly from the Page Garage but a couple of years ago I purchased the A400 from John Page Fred's son before he passed away. I now has 10,000 miles on it and is a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2013, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: POP POP no power
Check for lose connection in connection box and the ammeter also in the distributor.
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Forum: Model-A
04-25-2013, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 0
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Gas line
I need a good original gas line for my original 1931 A400 with the indented firewall. Bill Edstrom. 715 686 7298 [email protected] 7163 Peninsula Rd, Presque Isle, WI 54557
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2013, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,063
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2013, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,063
Re: Chrome plating
Brent
I have a couple of Grain-it strait grain plates that I plan to use. I have already wood grained a set of slats oak as the standards use to call for and the oak plate is a strait grain. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2013, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,063
Re: Chrome plating
Jim
I do my own wood graining using Grain-it equipment. The wood graining on the trunk rack on my original A 400 is very good after 82 years and I will be using it as a guide to wood grain the rack...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2013, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,063
Chrome plating
I have a trunk rack that I need to get Chrome plated. According to the judging standards the inside of the rack where the trunk sits should have the dull chrome finish like the back of bumpers and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2012, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: A400 ash tray
Gary had a lot of knobs made as I supplied an original knob to use as a patfern so Superior should have these, if they do not email me as I may have an extra set and may be able to help you. Bill...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-13-2011, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 10,219
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2011, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,695
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2011, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,330
Re: Original Muffler
Thank you for the photos i will check my mufflier to see if it is like the photos. Bill Edstrom
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2011, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,330
Original Muffler
I have just purchased a low milage original 1931 Model A 400. How do you determine if the mufflier is original? What is the difference between an Aries mufflier and an original? Thanks Bill Edstrom
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2011, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,504
Re: Engine Restorer in Wisconsin
Joe Thorn has rebuilt 3 engines for me and i now have 2,400 miles on my driver with only a small problem which i discussed on this board last year of a a temp rear main leak which only lasted for...
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Forum: Model-A
02-28-2011, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,590
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Forum: Model-A
01-21-2011, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2010, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,785
Re: float level
Tube, the carb books that are pretty good are Zenth Carb by Steve Pargeter and A&B Carb Rebuilding by Gorden Bigger. I would also recommend that you go to Vince Falter's web site at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2010, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,785
Re: float level
You must check all jets even the new ones you buy to ensure they are the correct size. There are several carb rebuild books that are sold by suppliers or by MARC and MAFCA that will provide you with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2010, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,785
Re: float level
If it is running too rich with the gas adj valve closed the compensater jet is too large. Try a smaller one generally a jet of .036 inches will work well. You can generally buy a set of number drills...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2010, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,351
Re: B P Blowout Leak Update
Brent
Thanks for your comments. Plastigage is really more of a good estimate of clearance than being exact and you are ridht the weight of the crank needs to be considered. The builder Joe Thoren...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2010, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,351
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