Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2024, 03:34 PM
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30 tudor floor boarss measurments
My 30 tudor was my first car purchased back in 1965 while in the Navy. All these years I had to put up with floor boards that the previous owner made. Finally after 59 years I decide o replace them...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2014, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,085
Re: Gas Tank Etch and Sealer
Should be enough in 1 qt. to do two. That is if you have covered all the inside with a first coat and no puddles. I usually will pour in 2 qts of sealer at a time in the tank I'm working on. I do...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2014, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,085
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2014, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,085
Re: Gas Tank Etch and Sealer
You can remove the sealer with MEK- Methyl Ethyl Ketone. Once you clean the tank with marine clean do as RobertB said with the screws or even a length of chain. For the rust you can PM me. I'll...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2014, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,085
Re: Gas Tank Etch and Sealer
Stan,
When building a house you have to start with a good foundation. Where did you come up with the Vinegar? Take the tank to a radiator shop and have them boil it. You need to get all...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2014, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,085
Re: Gas Tank Etch and Sealer
I forgot one other thing. Before you put in the gas gauge float. Coat the float with a light coating of grease.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2014, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,085
Re: Gas Tank Etch and Sealer
sphooch (https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/member.php?u=19479),
Make sure you don't let any pooling in the tank. I will lightly coat the threads with a small amount of great so the sealer will not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2014, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,085
Re: Gas Tank Etch and Sealer
I've been using Bill's stuff since 1972. When they had 100% gasoline. In 74 when they changed the gasoline the sealer in the tank started to come off. By that time Bill had changed his sealer...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-15-2013, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,937
Re: Ohio covered bridge
Check out the covered bridges in Geauga and Ashtabula County in Ohio. We went through at lest 14 in one day. This is about half of them I'm told. Would have done more but there was a few winery...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-15-2013, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,219
Re: Model As meet the Ford Tri-motor
There was a small airline in Port Clinton, Ohio who had a fleet of them till sometime in the late 70 or early 80s. Then sold most off. The Ford Tri-motors were use to transport ice fishermen to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2013, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,511
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2013, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,424
Who's had their A the longest
This may have been posted before but it would be nice to see how long we hold on to something we love. I bought my 30 A in the summer of 1965. I've had other A's and sold all but the 30 because of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2013, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,638
Re: What's causing this carbon buildup...
Any wear on the valve stems? I also saw the three holes drilled on the top of one of your pistons. Someone trying to balance? As for removing the head I always follow the pattern middle to out...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2013, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 22,169
Re: Drivers and Show cars
I have in the past entered my 30 in show but I put a sign on it saying it's for go not for show. Last Saturday I entered my A in Wheels and Wings in Va. But I let them judge it. After all I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2013, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,370
Re: Body paint removal
2X with Kevin, Staller, 32forddump. As for Tal Strip I believe it is no longer on the market. I tried for weeks to find and order without any luck. I would suggest a full body dip and I believe...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2013, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 14,219
Re: media blasting - special considerations?
Wick,
I see your from the VB area. Most of the blasters are use to the heavy plated steel on the boats. So you might as well forget having them strip the rust and paint of you car body. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2013, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 155
Views: 54,190
Re: What is your collector car Pet Peeve?
Skeezixx (https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/member.php?u=6707),
You first have to show them how to open the doors. I get a kick of how they look at the boot. Then ask how do you lock the truck...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2013, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,409
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2013, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 155
Views: 54,190
Re: What is your collector car Pet Peeve?
A few years back I dove my A to the local store to pick up bread or milk. When I came out there was a gentleman in his 80's sitting behind the wheel of my A. At first I was a little upset till we...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2013, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,223
Re: Any advice on first Parade?
What ever you do if it over heat DO NOT ADD THAT WATER TO THE RADIATOR EVEN WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. You'll crack the head or block.
Pull out and let it sit.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2013, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 155
Views: 54,190
Re: What is your collector car Pet Peeve?
Dick Goder from Cleveland Channel 8 held a Woolybear Festible in Vermilion, Ohio. It parade was about 4 hours long. As those with different original colored Model A's would pass the grandstand. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2013, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 11,646
Re: Interesting trip to Alaska
Hope they didn't pass up[ a lot of thing to see in Fairbanks. I passed my archery test on Creamer's field so I could go moose hunting. Div. of Wildlife HQ is there. I wonder if Bob Hunter is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2013, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 155
Views: 54,190
Re: What is your collector car Pet Peeve?
Those who try to make a Model A built with the technology of the late 1800 to ride like a car built in the 21st century.
That and rude people who think they know it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2013, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,503
Re: Newbie needs advice
The Dizzy is save able. You'll need to press out the bushing and press in a new one. If you have the piece that chipped off you can JB weld it back on after replacing the bushing. Most...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2013, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 37,367
Re: Engine Rebuilder on ebay
Just for Sh--- and Giggles what does a total rebuild go for? i got an extra engine in the garage I rebuilt in 1996 or 97. Every once and a while when I pass it I pump a little oil to the bearings...
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