Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 536
Re: Shocks difference
I have restored originals on my 29 Tudor and Stipes on my 29 Business Coupe. I don’t notice any difference between the two. Neither offer much comfort. The old joke is "the passengers in a Model A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 611
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 611
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 611
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 611
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 611
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 611
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 611
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 611
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,213
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,125
Re: spark plugs
I used 3X for years before they got so expensive. Tried some others, settled on Autolite 3076 last year. So far, so good.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2024, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 847
Re: Clutch finger adjustment
I’ve adjusted fingers with everything still in the car. It ain’t easy, but it can be done. Securing the locknuts was the hard part for me.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2024, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,117
Re: rotor cap
I’ve never been able to bend the rotor without breaking it. Nor have I ever achieved the recommended 0.25. I gave up, and in 60+ years of driving Model A’s I’ve never noticed any trouble with this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2024, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,556
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2024, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,845
Re: Westach Ammeters.
$95! They're pretty proud of ‘em. I paid only $125 for my first A, and I got the whole car!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2024, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,773
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2024, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 729
Re: Carb Disassembly Tips
"Use hollow ground screwdrivers that exactly fit the screw slot width and length".
That’s the ticket.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2024, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,056
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2024, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,535
Re: What year is this car???
The fluted headlight lens are ‘28. The wheels are ‘30-‘31. But the body and doors would indicate ‘29. I’ll go with ‘29.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2024, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,535
Re: What year is this car???
28-29s had a date stamp in the inner firewall upper driver’s side. Sometimes theyre still visible. That can give you a clue.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 4,903
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 789
Re: Slow starter
Two years from a battery!! I feel lucky if I still have a warranty at 13 months.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 864
Re: I'm Back!
I’ll be 79 on 4/3/24. There’s no question this aging biz is taking its toll. I am much more
cautious about when and where I drive my Model A. City traffic is crazy and country roads are almost...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2024, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 4,903
Re: Abandoned roadster
I met a girl in college in 1966 who said there was an old Ford in a field on her parent’s property, and I could have it free just for the taking. She drove me out to the farm and as we approached the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2024, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 762
Re: 1930 coupe need new left front fender
First, take Brent’s advice on repros. Second, I would suggest that you remove the fender, then remove the bondo everywhere it exists. Then get a hammer and dolly kit from HF and read and teach...
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