Forum: Model-A
10-29-2018, 03:20 PM
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WTB 1931 Style "D" Chrome Outside Mirror
Looking for a Chrome outside mirror - Style D - as listed in the judging standards. It is 4 1/4" diameter with a post mount in the center and acorn nut to fasten it to the bracket. I have a late 31...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2018, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,801
How Did Henry Do It?
I just finished a rear axle restoration after several weeks of cleaning, replacing, preloading, fitting, trying, torquing and assembling. [Note - thanks to Tom Endy for the informative and extremely...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2017, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,486
Extended Cab Pickup
I love the look of the Model A pickup, but at 6'4" and 265 lbs. I am more than realistic to know that I just won't fit comfortably. So...just dreaming...has anyone every attempted to make an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2016, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,434
Re: Detriot & Dearborn
Actually, Ford was a Delaware Company by 1931. From the Ford Website - "In 1919, Henry Ford bought out all of these investors and reincorporated the company in the State of Delaware."
But I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2016, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,434
Re: Detriot & Dearborn
I would say that since the engines, and potentially your car, were produced at the Rouge in 1931, it would be "Dearborn 1931". But the bigger question is where were the Ford corporate offices in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2016, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,434
Re: Detriot & Dearborn
True statement, Brad. I was looking at it from a North American perspective. I believe that engines were also produced in Dagenham [U.K.], but I am not 100% sure. Perhaps one of our U.K. members...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2016, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,434
Re: Detriot & Dearborn
Not sure what the nature of your question is, but a few details about Ford early history [others can fill in as appropriate]. The first Ford Motor Company plant was in a rented building on Mack Ave....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2016, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,912
Re: In Memory of Spike
I used to visit Denny whenever I was in town from my assignment in China 2011-2014. Denny helped me greatly with my initial work on my Delivery as he had already restored a late '31 delivery. He...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2016, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,341
Re: Model A Ford Hearse????
Yes - Querfeld Funeral Home has a Model A hearse. It is often displayed at the Henry Ford Greenfield Village Old Car Festival. The owner loves old Hearses and his consultation room has a wall of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2016, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,300
Re: Another Model-A Workshop planning thoughts....
I am always interested in Metal Working no matter what part of the vehicle is being addressed.
Another topic which you did in one of the previous seminars was Axle Rebuilding. By fall, I think that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2015, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,672
Re: 2 fords to return to US
The Ford Ranger is currently being produced in Asia and is very successful. All I can say is that "it ain't your daddy's Ranger". It should be received well when made in the U.S. and provide some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2015, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,173
Re: Getting a title in michigan
It has been a few years since I did it, but you must have a signed Bill of Sale with a serial/vin number (i.e. engine number) to start. SOS will provide you with a form in which you describe the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2015, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,413
Re: I think Mr. Ford is leaving us...
I have read / studied a lot of material about the start of Ford Motor Company. While I respect both the unwavering vision (an affordable car for the masses that could provide transportation instead...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2015, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 9,723
Re: sound of 2nd gear?
I had the same problem with my 29 when I first got it. I took it apart for a rebuild and found some wear on the gears, but the big problem was roller bearings that fell apart in my hand when I took...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2015, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,517
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2015, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,800
Re: Rebuild or Not!!
When I first got my 1929, although the transmission was noisy overall, you could barely hear when I put it into second gear. When I pulled the trans and took it apart, I had the same pile of various...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2015, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,056
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2014, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 14,051
Re: $15.00/Part Release...NOT GOOD!
Steve - I realize this causes considerable expense when you are looking for a number of releases, but I took a look at the PDF form for ordering and it says that the pricing of $30 for a digital file...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2014, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,243
Re: Looking for Gordon Johnson
Hi Guys - alive and well in China. Yes it is a holiday week and I haven't been on the Barn in awhile. Thanks for pursuing.
Gary - Denny and I did a lot of investigation on these bumpers about 4...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2014, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 11,360
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2013, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,675
Re: Brent: any chance?
I was at the first and second seminar in TN. My favorite story was from the first seminar when one of Brent's employees asked me if I was really going to restore the fenders I brought with me. When...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2013, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,989
Re: Passing of a Fordbarner
I am truly shocked and sad. I just visited Denny in August while on my holiday return from China. We spent about 2 hours chatting and catching up and he was getting me fired up to continue my 31...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2013, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,721
Re: Harbor Freight Trailer
Silly question, but does converting from 8" to 12" tires mess up alignment with the "levelness" or trailer hitch? Did you have to make adjustments to either the trailer or the tow vehicle?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2013, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,899
Re: sealing the steering wheel
One quick recommendation for you that seemed to help my 29 steering wheel. Try coating it with a good quality hand lotion - stuff your wife says is expensive. [I think I used Aveena?] The first...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2013, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,915
1930 Deluxe Delivery on EBay
There is what looks to be a very restorable 1930 Deluxe Delivery on EBay right now. Since I am presently working on a 1931 Deluxe Delivery, you can imagine my status if I brought it home. Would...
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