Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2020, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-23-2020, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 933
29 standard coupe wood
Above the window shield on the inside is a channel that is riveted to the top of both door posts. Is there supposed to be any wood inside the channel?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2019, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,561
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2019, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,827
Re: Rear wheel bearings - Timken part number
Synchro, Keep us updated on your bearing fix. I've looks at and bought a lot of hubs trying to find a good bearing race, still looking. The repo parts reports scare me off and I don't want to use...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2019, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2019, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
Re: brake shoe inspection
I noticed after I posted I wasn't very clear on that.
The brake pin holes in the shoes I was planning on using are .006"-.010"
out of round.
Has anyone tried the 66$ shoes from ebay? Are they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2019, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
Re: brake shoe inspection
I now see that Bratton's offers a new shoe.
I had talked to another vendor and they offered relined good original shoe.
I tried to find out the pin hole diameter between a good shoe and a cull,but...
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Forum: Model-A
08-12-2019, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 0
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Rear brake roller track- heavy duty
-I have one, roller track/cam shaft housing that is a one piece casting and made more robust than the originals. probably after-market but don't know for sure.
I would like to buy one more in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-12-2019, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
brake shoe inspection
I've read all I can find on brake rebuilding,but haven't found any info on the
shoes, other than the pins need to be tight.
I have a bucket of old shoes and most of the pin holes measure around...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-12-2019, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,870
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2019, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,870
Re: Rear Axle Messtoration
I recently removed shock mounts from the axle housings.
Jim, how do I check to see if the housings are warped?
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-21-2016, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,147
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2016, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,800
Re: 28 29 5 window body
Thanks for all the information. Your time and effort is greatly appreciated. I have yet to find a date on the firewall.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2016, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,800
Re: 28 29 5 window body
Thanks for the reply, I have a 29 with a poor repaint from the 50's-60's . It shows some evidence of original paint that was not used in 29. I thought it may be a 28 body transplant. The paint is a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2016, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,800
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2016, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,800
28 29 5 window body
Is a 1928 and 1929 five window coupe body the same? If not, how can I spot the differences? Thanks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2014, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,470
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2012, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,407
Re: front engine mount frame hole diameter
I have checked the hole diameter on two other frames,both are not round,but it looks like they started life in the + or - 9/16"-5/8" range. I've looked at the bushing in the parts catalogs but there...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2012, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 27,499
Re: Rock tumbler for rust removal
Several years ago I broke the safety glass on a storm door,it shattered into a gazillion pieces about 1/8 " square. It's the best thing I've found for tumbling the rusty inside of a motorcycle tank....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2012, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,407
front engine mount frame hole diameter
What should the diameter of the front engine mount hole in the frame be? Mine is worn to about 7/8" x 1". I plan on welding a plug in place. Any advice on getting the front to back measurement...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2010, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,468
29 Coupe trunk floor
Did the 29 coupe with a trunk lid alway have the same floor panels as a rumble seat car? What is the difference between a standard coupe and a special coupe?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2010, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,049
Re: wood and patch panels
Thanks for all the advice, I really appreciate it. I got started today after building up enough courage to start cutting. I took a couple of inches off the bottom of the inner fender. The body frame...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2010, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,049
wood and patch panels
I am about to start doing some sheet metal and wood replacement on a 29 standard coupe. Most of the wood needs replaced and the rear fender inner panels and the inner and outer sheetmetal panels...
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