Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2018, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,360
Re: Where to store your extra wheels
Rocket1, Like the idea of using an old wheel as a hose holder. Could even use it without cutting it. Thanks for the idea.
NoboD, you must have a lot of junk wheels to keep replacing them, when...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2018, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,360
Where to store your extra wheels
Have an extra wheel or two and wondering where you might store them, yet make them functional in the meantime. How about a stool.
I decided to make a stool for my shop with the stamped steel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2018, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,007
Re: Rattle Can Straw
I was looking to paint my wheels the light yellow look that they call Tacoma Wheat in later years and earlier called Straw (I think), but it is a light yellow and not the off white that your picture...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2018, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,447
Re: Paint code for "straw" wheels
If it helps, I ended up painting mine with Rustoleum Painter's choice 2X. I tried several colors trying to get as close to the Straw that is on the yellow side. We didn't find the almond to be what...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2017, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,609
Re: Coolant loss
I had posted a similar problem I was having. I had used Prestone anitfreeze without any problem but then found my water pump needed replacement. After I replaced the water pump with a new one, I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-12-2017, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,105
Re: Gilmore Car Museum Location
I also didn't realize how many buildings are in this same area. I thought there were some other car museums in the general area, but this is like Disneyland for some of us. I see marked on the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2017, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,163
Re: F1 steering or rebuild two tooth.
Melsmodel A above is Randy Gross. I bought one to replace my 2 tooth 31 Ford and it did go in without any problems. It fits without any modification. And used the same light and horn rod. I find...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2017, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,317
Re: How to evaluate wheels at swap meet
I went to the swap meet as planned this weekend, but only saw one 19 inch wheel. It looked very nice, all cleaned up and sand blasted etc. No cracks that I could see. Some spokes were bent though. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2017, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,317
Re: How to evaluate wheels at swap meet
Lots of great tips here. Thank you.
I actually have two bad wheels (in my opinion). Originally, out of the 5 wheels I had, 3 were bad. That left me with 2 reasonably good ones. A club member was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2017, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,317
Re: How to evaluate wheels at swap meet
Thanks for all the responses so quickly.
I agree, that I don't want more than 1/8 round-out, preferably less.
The jig that 2manycars has is just the ticket, but I don't have a way to make that. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2017, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,317
How to evaluate wheels at swap meet
I need to find a good replacement 19 inch wheel and will be going to a local swap meet this coming weekend.
I can certainly look carefully at wheels to see if there are cracks and worn lug bolt...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2017, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,703
Re: Torque for bolts on valve cover?
I was about to ask a question on type of gasket for valve cover, when I found this new thread.
I see some vendors offer a choice of paper or cork gasket. Bratton only seems to offer paper. What...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2017, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,853
Re: My F100 Steering Box from Randy Gross
I thought I would add a few comments to the above experience.
Randy provided instructions and a few suggestions that differed from Les Andrews book. Those were helpful and made installation...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2017, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,853
My F100 Steering Box from Randy Gross
I wanted to share my experience with my recent purchase of the F100 Steering box that I purchased from Randy Gross.
I've had the car for a little over two years and when I got it the steering was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2017, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,010
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2017, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,010
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2017, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,010
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2017, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,484
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2017, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,484
Suggestions on soldering SS water pipe fitting
Seems like I fix one thing and then another problem pops up. I thought my petcock on my Stainless Steel water pipe was leaking, but it turns out that the threaded fitting that appears to be welded...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2017, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,529
Re: Help on how to adjust throttle linkage
I moved the steering column back when I saw that it effected the timing advance. And I was also able to bend the throttle linkage back and now it rests comfortably on the set idle position with some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2017, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,529
Re: Help on how to adjust throttle linkage
Thanks to all of you for the replies. The pictures sure help too. I was afraid to bend the arm thinking it was cast and would break, but will give that a try. All I need to do from what I've seen...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2017, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,529
Re: Help on how to adjust throttle linkage
Which arm should I bend back. Is it the arm on the side of the engine that is on the carburetor side. I looked at that, and the metal looks like it might be cast, so I was afraid to bend it.
The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2017, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,529
Help on how to adjust throttle linkage
From my other recent thread, I was able to install my one piece crank pulley. I jacked up the front of the engine to gain access. With that said, I have a new problem that I think was caused from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2017, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,572
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2017, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,572
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