Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2013, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,921
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2013, 04:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,367
Re: Ill fitting rumble lid
From the picture, it looks like the lower panel is a repro. Put a straight edge across the top to see if it is flat. If it is, then it is a repro. An original panel should be about 1/8"(?) taller...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2013, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,637
Re: Out of my tank....
What about the stuff on the other side of the baffles? You can't easily get to that from the filler hole.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2012, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,024
Re: patterns for cabriolet top bows
Here is my short answer:
Got the drawings from Larry.
Bought the wood from Classic.
Used the drawings to correct the mistakes in the wood from Classic.
Took the metal brace from a bad #2 bow,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-23-2012, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,114
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2012, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,651
Re: Rear fender welt installation
I took some extra welt material and sewed long tabs onto the fender welt spaced every 4-5 inches. Then mount the fender with the welt and pull the tabs as needed to get it the welting to sit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-21-2012, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,561
Re: 68B top install questions
I did not do the top myself. After reading everything I could, I figured it was easier to have a top fit to my car instead of trying to get a kit to fit. Lebaron makes their top kits to fit one set...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2012, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,561
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-19-2012, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,561
Re: 68B top install questions
Have you read Marco's Top Tips on the Cabriolet web site?
http://cabriolet.modelahouse.com/cabriolets/marco/68btop.html
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2012, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,060
Re: Which whitewalls?
And remember, if you have a fender mounted spare, Firestones won't easily fit into the fender well.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2012, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 18,592
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2012, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 35,299
Re: Cabriolet assembly-photos
"Regarding door gaps, I will shoot for 0.080” or less as I refine the door gap adjustment."
Russ,
When you are checking the door gaps be sure to have the female dovetail in place. When I was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2012, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,582
Re: Front seat riser
I wish that I could help you on this, but I am just finishing an adjustable seat Cabriolet. Have you gotten ahold of the entire collection of Cabrioletters from the Cabriolet Club? The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2012, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,278
Re: HELP with horn
You need to remember that the horn has an internal resistance of approx. 1.2 ohms. So, 5A x 1.2ohm = 6volts
To take it up to 12 volts the formula would be 5A x ohms = 12volts.
ohms would equal 2.4...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2012, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,644
Re: 68B Cabriolet No 1 Bow - Recess at end
If you haven't already read this, you need to look at this: http://cabriolet.modelahouse.com/cabriolets/marco/68btop.html
The 2nd picture shows some of the measurement differences between...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2012, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,341
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2012, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,341
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2012, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 990
Emergency brake question
I was going to replace my e-brake ratchet due to the teeth being worn, so I bought the only ratchet I could find that is available from the suppliers and it is unlike what I have. Can the repro be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2012, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,583
Re: repro sheet metal
The reason to buy your sheet metal from Snyders or Brattons as opposed to buying it directly from Howells is........If it is not correct you can return it to Snyders or Brattons without any trouble. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2012, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,250
Re: Door Key
Call, A and L Parts Specialties (860)693-0112 or 2620 (Connecticut)
they will take the number and send you a key.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2012, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,113
Re: L E D lights
Almost all LED's work off of 5 volts or less. There is just a resistor placed in series with the diode to adjust the supply voltage down to what is required for each individual diode. The only...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2012, 05:09 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,318
Re: Some zenith questions
Not really strange at all if you really think about it. All those nice original parts you installed were probably removed at some time over the past 80 years because they were causing a problem. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2012, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,318
Re: Some zenith questions
With everything you did, you are still only about half way through a good carb overhaul. Four things that you did not do immediately come to mind:
1. With the carb in two halves blow into the idle...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2012, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,318
Re: Some zenith questions
Depending on the exact carb you have, there are different size plugs. The plugs that come in the kits fit most, but not all the holes. I have had to turn new plugs to fit the holes that match the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2012, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,205
Re: Is this normal for an ammeter?
I will charge the battery as soon as I get home today. I will also look to see if the points are closed or open and if it makes any difference on the discharge. This is an old repro switch that may...
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