Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2018, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 55
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Re: Yard sale "A" project
Terry, I've had some of your pics on my computer for quite a while now. I like the one with you sitting in the car when it was red primer, blue paint and a little rust. I look forward to seeing pics...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2018, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 8,727
Re: Yard sale "A" project
I like your positive attitude.
I guess we all are at different skill levels when it comes to restoring a car. Some of us may have more tools,more free time,more money, a better shop and more...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2018, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 8,727
Re: Yard sale "A" project
No problem. So, the rear fenders I have are most likely original to this car...or at least they fit a 4 door sedan...is that correct ? I think I test fitted one of them to the rear body panel by...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2018, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 8,727
Re: Yard sale "A" project
OK. Thanks, that helps clarify the situation. So, now I have to decide where to go from here. Thanks to everyone for all the info and comments so far. You guys know your stuff and most of you(;)ha!)...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2018, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 8,727
Re: Yard sale "A" project
So, the rear fenders I have fit the coupe, roadster, pickup AND 4 door ? ...or do they not go with the parts I have... that is, they don't fit the "car" I have ?
How about the front fenders...are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2018, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 8,727
Re: Yard sale "A" project
I see how a restoration would cost more than the finished project would be worth.
There is a decent looking 4 door near me that has been looking for a new owner for a long time now...I'd have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2018, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 8,727
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2018, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 8,727
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2018, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 8,727
Re: Yard sale "A" project
I forgot to post up the serial number from the frame.
*A37903379*
The frame is very nice so the numbers are very legible. The 03 in the middle, between the 379's, are over stamped...3 over 0...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2018, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 8,727
Yard sale "A" project
I found this at a local yard sale recently and I have questions.
This was represented as a 1931 Ford Town Sedan. I think the previous owner had it since the 1980's as a project that never...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2017, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,936
Re: Rebuilding acetylene regulators
There is a non-flammable/Oxygen safe assembly grease available from Regulator rebuild shops and Scuba regulator shops also. Safe to use in a high pressure oxygen environment.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2016, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 7
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21" Wheels value
I would like to get a general idea what average condition used 21" wheels would be worth. He has 5 of them and they would need refinishing. Thanks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2015, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,126
Re: Synchronize Transmission
Carl, is this the transmission you are referring to ?
T170FT (Code-RTS)
Top loaded 4 speed with 4th being overdrive. Aluminum case and shift tower. Found in Ford F100-250 light duty trucks...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2015, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 20
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Scrap Yard Engine Blocks
A local scrap metals facility has several bare "A" engine blocks and cranks for sale. These are in the open and surface rusty but not heavily pitted. I think they are priced at .18 cents a pound. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2015, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 24
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Re: AA Frame 157" straightening
Perhaps you could take it to a Blacksmith. Put the "horn" end over the furnace until red hot and then quickly move it to an anvil and pound on it. Repeat until straight.
If the horns are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2015, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 23
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Re: New guy with Model A Chassis and engine
Thanks to all for the various ideas and information so far. I like the Speedster idea...that's a possibility, but I like the Hucksters also. Fred Kroon's Huckster (Above) is awesome ! I'll...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2015, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,745
Re: New guy with Model A Chassis and engine
It may be "A4" , these two digits are very near to the body mount hole and hard to read. The number stamping seems sloppy on both the engine and the body. Shouldn't there be only a maximum of 7...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2015, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,745
New guy with Model A Chassis and engine
Greetings forum members,
New guy here, posting for the first time. I recently picked up these parts for $200 and now I'm trying to figure out what year it is. The previous owner was thinking...
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