Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2023, 04:11 PM
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Views: 574
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2023, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 574
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2020, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,568
Re: Will there be any model A’s left?
It's how it is, only thing that gripes me is the keeping of titles with the body instead of the chassis. On Fords thats the deal, chassis is your VIN... don't get me wrong, I'm a life long hot rodder...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-10-2020, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 74
Views: 7,752
Re: Title goes with Frame or Engine?
I worked for Pete and Jake's building chassis for years and can tell you its an issue here, back in the 90's there was a lot of bills passed to help through SEMA. Missouri title stays with chassis. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2020, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,555
Re: Best repo ring and pinion?
Thanks Tom, and again thanks for your tech articles... tremendous help for understanding and tool making. I was able to locate an Italian set and have the lath ready just in case.
excited to get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2020, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,555
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2020, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,555
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2020, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,555
Best repo ring and pinion?
I have a broken gear and have decided to upgrade to the 3:54 gear set. Reading a Tom Endy article (Thank you Tom, for putting the knowledge out there!) he say’s most new gear sets being excellent...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2020, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,993
Re: Did I get a defective U-Joint?
yea I was real happy with Berts, he also helped me out with some original parts years ago. I also had the battle of the poor repop headlight lenses a year ago on a '39 COE, apparently some were made...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2020, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,993
Re: Did I get a defective U-Joint?
Called the vendor, Bert's... very good customer service and refund plus shipping.
Found another good factory ujoint close by so hopefully I'll be up and running again soon.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2020, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,993
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2020, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,993
Did I get a defective U-Joint?
I had a random noise in the running gear around 30 mph letting off gas. Happened once, then again, and now constant... reading past posts it sounds very much like a U joint problem. I noticed my...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2020, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,380
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2020, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,380
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2020, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,380
35-36 truck grill lacing
I thought this would be an easy find but not having much luck.
Does anyone have a couple detail pics to show the correct way the truck grill lacing fits? I assume its tucked into the "slots" and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-21-2019, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,235
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2019, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,235
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2019, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,235
Any AA trucks running 55mph?
I've read in other forums that a few AA owners have a obtained a cruising speed of 55 with Mitchell, engine mods, high/low and the higher speed rear end (I dont think there is a way of improving the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2019, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,678
Re: Road trip: making it there and back
Found the answer to my trouble home, the timing gear.
Gave me a little confusion as the teeth didn't strip so it would start (but not right up). I believe the cam nut worked all the way loose after...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2019, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,598
College "A" On Shorpy
Good fun on this one, love the details like the devil plate topper!
Large view:
https://www.shorpy.com/node/24783?size=_original#caption
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2019, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,678
Re: Road trip: making it there and back
Thanks again guys! The artwork is digital print on cotton tent canvas, I was worried about adhesion since its a weather treated canvas but has help up of two years of road abuse. I'm a designer by...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2019, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,678
Re: Road trip: making it there and back
Thanks, thats about my limit without overdrive or gears, the tall rear tires help. I'm worried anything over and I'll be picking my visor and roof up off the highway.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2019, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,678
Re: Road trip: making it there and back
Close to home but still had to drive the interstate for 60 miles. Suffering lack of power and the radiator issue I stopped every 10 miles to add 1/2 gal of water. I choose on-ramps with a downward...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2019, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,678
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2019, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,678
Re: Road trip: making it there and back
I worried about a blown intake gasket and fear of burning valves so I ran a little richer than usual. Biggest was issue now was the warmer temperature and radiator problem, at slower speeds it was...
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