Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2016, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 12,156
Re: Owning a Model A vs model T
Both are great cars and I own both. The A is way more practical, just jump in and drive it 50 miles. I have to get ready to take the T 50 miles. The car is not unreliable, I just have to pick a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2015, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,816
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2015, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,597
Re: UHaul
I used a u-haul to get my roadster home. It worked great. I found it was much less expensive to rent the trailer locally, drive it empty to get the car and then transport the car home. I don't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2015, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,544
Mitchell and 4.11
I have a 4.11 final drive ratio (now I know why it climbs in 3rd so well!:)) and I plan to install a Mitchell OD. Does anyone have any experience with either the 26% or 36% with a 4.11 final drive?...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2015, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,065
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2015, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,065
Re: Ahooga not working
Happened to me just a while ago. I had to clean the commutator. There was a recent article on horn maintenance in the March/April 2015 Restorer is that helps.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2015, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,587
1930 Standard Roadster Top Irons
Well, my old faded top has ripped and it is time to replace it. At the same time I need to install different top irons, the ones I have are non-folding and for a roadster pick-up (yep, relatively...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2015, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,789
Re: LED tail lights
I just put 6V LED's on mine, they work great, fit perfect and did not require a resistor with a regular flasher BUT I have my "normal bulb" turn signal lights wired into the brakes as well. I am...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2015, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 9,582
Re: Which vendor do you buy from?
I have used quite a few with good luck. Mostly it depends on who has the parts I need in stock at the time. Snyders, Bert's, Mike's, Bratton's, all have worked well for me. I have not used Mac's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2015, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 11,131
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2015, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,366
Re: Buying a 30 coupe advise needed
Hello Jon, I should first admit that I am no expert, but I am in your neck of the woods and I paid about that for a 30 Roadster that was ready to drive with many new parts (paint is old and I plan to...
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Forum: Model-T
11-28-2014, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,545
26/27 Plated Radiator Shell
26/27 plated radiator shell with Ford script. SOLD In really nice condition. It does have a couple small dings. $300 includes shipping to the lower 48 states.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2014, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 10,506
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2014, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,220
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2014, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,466
Re: How to adjust "toe in" on Model A
I just completed a toe-in adjustment (I had toe-out) with a spring loaded curtain rod I bought at Home Depot. I added a couple short pieces of chain to set the height from the floor. It worked...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2014, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 17,388
Re: Cross Country, in a Stock Coupe!
Wow, what a great trip. Wish you were headed through our way, I too play traditional music, old time banjo and guitar. I would add to the great safety comments already posted that turn signals...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2012, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,432
Re: Top Iron Tragedy
Thanks for all the great suggestions! What makes this repair a little tricky is that the shaft is metal formed around wood. It would not be a big deal to remove the top because it is in rough shape...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2012, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,432
Top Iron Tragedy
Has anyone had any experience fixing something like this short of a new top iron kit? The white stuff is just glue from the duct tape I used as an emergency fix to get it home. It is a '28 Phaeton.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-24-2011, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,854
Re: Front end wobble
Hello Bobpo,
I had the same problem a few weeks ago and got a lot of great help from this site. Mine did not shimmy until I hit a bump. I checked everything for loosness and the only thing I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2011, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,188
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2011, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,188
Re: Front End Shimmy
Here is an update on the shimmy problem. I finally had time to jack up the front end (on the frame). Everything was tight except the steering gear box. With my wife holding the steering wheel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2011, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,188
Front End Shimmy
The past few weeks (when it has not been raining) my pretty new to me '28 developed a front end shimmy problem. I jacked it up and could not see any looseness in any front end parts when I wiggled...
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