Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2019, 10:46 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2018, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 3,501
Re: Tom Endy
Tom, I wish you a healthy and successful recovery.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2018, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,161
Re: The passing of Ron Rude
I will miss Ron. He was a quality person through and through. He loved his wife (who passed a few years back), his mother (who lived to 103+ years old) and Model A’s.
A phone call with Ron would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-16-2018, 02:04 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,026
Re: Ron Rude: hope all is well
According to a mutual friend, Ron fell and broke a hip. He is in the hospital and will be for several weeks.
Unfortunately, I inadvertently threw the paper with the contact information out. I will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-12-2018, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,026
Re: Ron Rude: hope all is well
Knowing Ron he has probably sent up a fire break and made a "house foamer" using a Model A engine and other assorted parts.
Stay safe Ron!!
As an aside, I did see a totally burned up Model A in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2018, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 948
Re: Model A - Day of manufacture?
Pluck, I know that you do an amazing amount of research. It would be interesting to check known original cars to see if their firewall date agreed with their engine number and the body serial number...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-05-2018, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,606
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-05-2018, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,606
Re: it is with GREAT SADNESS that I Share with you
Wow, this is sad news. Though I have known him for years, things that he did for our hobby, I found out from others. When/if he helped an individual Model A guy with a part for a restoration, it also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2018, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 4,626
Re: MARC ballot and Constitution change
Sounds like the ballot was more of a survey. I didn't notice because I unwrap the magazine, look through it, read some, throw the other stuff away and put the magazine on a pile. I enjoy the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2018, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,141
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Forum: Model-A
10-18-2018, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 242
1929 Leatherback
1929 Leatherback
I purchased this Leatherback some years back over the Internet. When I went to Wyoming to pick it up, I had to use an open trailer. On the way home, the top seam above the back...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-13-2018, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,611
Re: weather at Hershey
Clem, you are spot on with your week long synopsis. A little damp on Saturday but still plenty of beautiful cars to check out.
Pete Mendola's Deluxe Phaeton still is one of my all time favorites....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2018, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 850
Re: "Blind" Luck
Great story and in a nut shell why most of us are in the hobby.
Happy Trails!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2018, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 533
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2018, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 583
Re: 1928 electric wiper
Richard Kilburn, I presume!
I remember you as the man who housed Fred Gooding, Ron Rude, Gar Williams?(I'm sorry I'm not sure on the name) and myself during the Grand Rapids national meet. We...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2018, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,609
Re: Restored cars
Jeff/Illinois, unfortunately this Fordor is not mine. It, however, is a gorgeous time capsule of the Ford car that we love.
WHN, Gary Karr is the man to ask about that. He has ample experience...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2018, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,609
Re: Restored cars
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e1yjw7hfivu64qn/Original%204%2C000%20mile%201929_Fordor.jpg?dl=0https://www.dropbox.com/s/e1yjw7hfivu64qn/Original%204%2C000%20mile%201929_Fordor.jpg?dl=0
I hope the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2018, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,609
Re: Restored cars
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e1yjw7hfivu64qn/Original%204%2C000%20mile%201929_Fordor.jpg?dl=0
Glen, I once had a 32,000 mile Fordor with the original paint. When buffed out its paint had a "depth"...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2018, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,609
Re: Restored cars
24ruxstel1339, 'If you want a driver and don't care about trophies, then whatever...it's your car.'
I totally agree.
There are, as Dick Steinkamp points out, many different synonyms and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2018, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,609
Re: Restored cars
The definition of the word "restore" :
repair or renovate (a building, work of art, vehicle, etc.) so as to return it to its original condition.
Looks like the definition hasn't changed....only...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2018, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,431
Re: Hershey Locations
As usual, at Gary Johnson's RWK 13-19
Tons of Model A parts, bad advice and good stories! See you there!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2018, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,112
Re: Fred Meyers has passed away
That is sad news. Fred was such a good guy. Will miss him at the Big Three and at Mark Williamson's.
Bulligen, you got that right!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2018, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,633
Re: Model A Day at the Gilmore...Thanks Tim.
I'm with foxfire42 (Barb?), did anyone record Tim's talk on Towncars?
I got home yesterday and saw that I had an e-mail from Sept. 14th that told about things that were going to happen during the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2018, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 873
Re: Original Model A Radiators
Jeff/Illinois, I totally agree. Started with the dad and now his son also does excellent work. Have one in one of my A's.
chrs1961815, he's in your state. Definitely worth looking in to.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2018, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,633
Model A Day at the Gilmore...Thanks Tim.
Howdy Folks,
After a 1,700 mile drive, it was an honor to see Tim Kelly and his Town Car collection. Each an extraordinary example of a Model A in one of its most beautiful forms. Though they were...
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