Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2022, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,032
My car and I are back
My 1930 Tudor sat in the garage for the past four years. Recently, a friend who is a natural car whisperer got it running again.
I bought the car ten years ago and greatly enjoyed it for the first...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2012, 02:59 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 11,638
Re: Movies with A's
Kansas City (1996)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116745/
Robert Altman's jazz-scored film explores themes of love, crime, race, and politics in 1930's Kansas City. When Blondie O'Hara's husband,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2012, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 9,131
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2012, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 9,131
Re: Stoneguards
One of the reasons I finally gave up on Harleys is the bolt-on junk which, for many owners, constitutes customization. The Harley design is sublime, a thing of beauty in and of itself (with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2012, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 9,384
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2012, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,143
Re: led directionals
The kit from Mike's works great for me. Installation was easy and quick.
http://www.mikes-afordable.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=A13311A&Category_Code=1234
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2012, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,266
Re: The Best Bulb for your Drop Light
Miracle LED (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005B0M5W0/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details) The Un-Edison Bulb- 60w Equivalent- Frost The all purpose LED Replacement bulb. Breakthrough chip design that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2012, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,024
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2012, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,548
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2011, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,281
Re: Add thermostat???
Not to quibble, but I would replace "ethanol enriched gas" with "ethanol adulterated gas".
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2011, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,105
Grit in motor oil
I friend recently bought a 1929 roadster. It had not run for a long time, but the previous owner got it going and my friend drove it home.
The first thing we did was change out the fluids.
When...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2011, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,717
Sickening screech
My 1930 Tudor has developed a sickening screeching sound.
It happens at random (although getting more frequent) while driving at highway speeds.
It sounds like metal-on-metal and lasts about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2011, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,567
Re: How hot should an A run?
I've never noticed any such sounds, but my hearing is less than ideal. I will check it out just as soon as I get my car back from the Model A repair shop.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2011, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,567
Re: How hot should an A run?
Using the infrared thermometer, shoot the outlet neck to get a reasonably accurate coolant temperature reading. Do this after a hard run on a hot day.
Compare this reading to one from the inlet...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2011, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 8,532
Re: Obsessive about car details in movies.
Kansas City
Robert Altman's jazz-scored film explores themes of love, crime, race, and politics in 1930's Kansas City as well as lots of period cars.
Check it out here:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2011, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,130
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2011, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,872
Re: Water inlet for temp gauge
I have senders installed in both the outlet and inlet tubes. They are wired through a SPDT switch into a single temperature meter. The switch is located next to the meter, providing a quick...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2011, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,778
Re: What "Drove" you to the Model A?
After many years of 2-wheel wrenching and touring, I decided to make a radical change. A good friend / car guy, suggested looking at a model A. Since I had recently finished restoring a 1936 house...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2011, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,403
Re: Brake shoe identification
What a mess
It appears that I might have BOTH types of V8 brakes!
All the above photos are of the right side.
I removed the hub on the left side just for comparison. See picture.
The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2011, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,921
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2011, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,403
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-04-2011, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,921
Brake shoe identification
A previous, unknown, owner converted my 1930 Tudor to hydraulic brakes. The linings are worn down and it is time to replace the shoes. The trouble is, I don't know whether they are 1939-41 or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2011, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,403
Brake shoe identification
A previous, unknown, owner converted my 1930 Tudor to hydraulic brakes. The linings are worn down and it is time to replace the shoes. The trouble is, I don't know whether they are 1939-41 or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2011, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,287
Rear hub puller comparisons
Does anyone have experience using these two types of rear hub pullers?
1. An exact copy (http://www.mikes-afordable.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=T1114T&Category_Code=) of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2011, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,672
Re: Spark Advance
Mine was worn smooth when I bought it. After taking it to Bentley's (http://mymodela.com/Home_Page.php) for a steering box rebuild and other work it came back with clicks restored on both sides....
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