Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:24 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2022, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Silicone gaskets
I don't use the regular silicone sealer, instead I use Ultra Black & no gasket.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2022, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Exhaust manifold
What is the diameter of the internal tube. I think the Haydees heaters were water heaters so it might be a water tube.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2022, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: 1948 ford Columbia Speedometer Cable
I have one on the shelf that is 22 3/4" face to face of the housing ends that seat against the shifter & speedo. I don't know what year it is or if there are different lengths.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2022, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2022, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 1
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Re: horn button redux with sketch
Yes, the brass cup on the end of the horn rod is is in constant spring pressure from the horn contact in the middle of the contact plate of the wiring harness.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2022, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 583
Re: Horn rod again
Once the brass cup is soldered to the bottom end of the wire, simply file the solder flat so you have a wide contact point with the spring loaded horn contact in the middle of the wiring harness...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2022, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,692
Re: body paint
Another alternative to expensive paint matching are the little Testers bottles of enamel for $1.99 at Hobby Lobby. You laugh but I painted my cabriolet Duchess & Lombard blue, and inthe Testers...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2022, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,470
Re: Battery connections
Been using Optima for 15 years & never applied any corrosion preventer as there are no escaping gases to cause it. Terminals always stayed bright & clean.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2022, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 635
Re: Original metal valve stem?
I've used the replacement stems & they work fine. I put some of Snyder's replacement '30 stems in my tubes, bought them 30 years ago at 1/2 the price they are now & they worked fine with no sealant,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2022, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 577
Re: Horn
Push down on the horn button with the palm of your hand and rotate a number of times to break up the corrosion on it's contact. If that's the problem you will hear an improvement in the sound.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2022, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 691
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2022, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 516
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-27-2022, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 127
Views: 6,480
Re: Trip
I love following your trip. I reminds me of my cross the USA trip in 1973 in my 1928 Model A roadster pickup from San Diego to New Hampshire & back, 9,000. miles in seven weeks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2022, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2022, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Best Car Cover
Had great success with California Car Cover, outdoor in the sun all day.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2022, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 20
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2022, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: What is keeping the cam from coming out?
The bearings & lobes are hitting the bearing holes in the block. You have to jiggle the cam to clear every lobe & bearing. Putting the timing gear back on will give you a handle & bit of leverage to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-02-2022, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 585
Re: John Deats
Definitely an upstanding guy! I had him overhaul a converted Columbia for my Model A pickup in the 70's, and it's still running strong!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2022, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 680
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2022, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 917
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2022, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2022, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2022, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 958
Re: Registration Cost Question
In California the registration fee is based on the price you paid for the vehicle, (or what you stated the purchase price was), the rest are added to that. I don't know what % the fee is.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2022, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 31
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