Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2020, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,233
Re: Tips for shorter drivers
I've lost over 4 1/2 " in height over the last 10 years. Biggest annoyance was the starter. Reworked starter to a stud with a solenoid start button. Lowered rearview mirror, raised the seat, in my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2020, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,764
touring cam improvements?
I have read a lot of stuff but nothing tells me what I will experience the day after I install a "touring" cam. I'm now in NH and have some 7% & better lengthy hills to climb. Daily up a steep grade...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2019, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 8,883
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2019, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 8,883
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2019, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,279
Re: Hot water heater
Joe K, the reason I used Brewster town line is due to fact that the Bass River now runs east to west and replaced route 6 as the new canal. It was cheaper than putting a new bridge across the old...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2019, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,279
Re: Hot water heater
Come to think of it, you are not allowed to say your from the Cape even if you were born there but live west of the Brewster town line.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2019, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,279
Re: Hot water heater
As to Cape Cod. We were there 20 some years but were never allowed to say "we're from the Cape". If I'd forget, some one would run down our mail box the next day.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2019, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,279
Re: Hot water heater
Eureka! About two weeks ago I made up a like size box from foam board. Even put a little handle on it so I could try it for fit. Drew pix's of vents, etc. Probably spent a half hour every day trying...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2019, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,279
Re: Hot water heater
originally thought I'd use a minimal marine fresh water pump as I'd tried H/W heaters many years ago. Fellow in the club says the scoop works well for him with older heater. Forgot how huge 3/4" ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2019, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,279
Hot water heater
I purchased one of the 7" X 7 1/4" heaters & hose fitting with inner scoop to route hot water to the unit. Having one heck of a time trying to figure how to mount it in my '30 coupe. The choke rod &...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2019, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,326
Re: Gonna drive every day
I have a new H/W heater, the 7" X 7" and the water pipe with pickup to force HW to the heater. Having a fit trying to figure best way to mount & plumb this guy given gas valve and choke rod. Help??
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Forum: Model-A
09-01-2016, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 837
30/31 tudor sedan
Want a good running daily driver. Hydraulic brakes, if possible. Would like in N.Eastern U.S., and driveable, by me, with care, on back roads to NH. I'm also running an add for a coupe, as either one...
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Forum: Model-A
09-01-2016, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 835
30/31 coupe
looking for a good condition driver in Northeast. Would like hydraulic brakes if possible, would like in Norteastern U.S. and driveable, by me, with care, on back roads, to New Hampshire. I'm also...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2016, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,046
Re: Radiator cleaning
Russ, Thanks. Dan does not have the "tank" anymore. I've been placing a few calls in the New Bedford and Worcester areas. I think the old process is the only way to go for these old copper rad's.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2016, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,046
Radiator cleaning
No shops on the Cape "tank" our old radiators anymore. That led to a bad scene last fall. Does anyone know of a shop in eastern Mass. that continues to use the tank process to chemically clean our...
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Forum: Model-A
10-19-2015, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 0
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Forum: Model-A
10-19-2015, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 796
Don Cape Cod
WIRE WHEELS, 1935. Set of 5. 4 have tires on them a I have used them on various projects and actually driven on them. Good candidates for sandblasting. Have some one you know in the Cape A Club...
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Forum: Model-A
10-19-2015, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 698
Don Cape Cod
wire wheels, 1935, Set of 5. 4 are mounted and I have used them on various projects. They would need to be sand blasted and are good candidates. Can possibly drop them off between here and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2015, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,683
Re: Reds Headers' dual exhaust kit
Just finished installing Red's kit in a '41 chassis. We hung the mid straps from a hole drilled in top of outer frame. It does not hang 100% vertical but does the job. Used a scissor jack tween frame...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-29-2015, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,210
Re: aluminum finish?
well, that was quite an answer 34 pkup. I'm sorry I used the word "aluminum" as it suggests I'm stupid. I don't read all the posts on the Barn, but of those I have, I've not seen this type of reply....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-29-2015, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,210
aluminum finish?
Spent some time on the Barn and was surprised at the 15 or so different solvents & soaps & etc., suggested to clean carbs and distributors. Had hoped to find some clue as to how to get that new...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-27-2015, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,973
speedometer face, cleaning
1940 dial is darkened & splotchy. Looks like a lite cleaning would improve it. A cotton swab with some cleaning fluid? Any thoughts on good fluid, perhaps "Dawn" which works on oil stains? I'm sure I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2015, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,129
40 trunk latch problem
The 40 sedan had sat for some 40 + years and the mice urine had so rusted the latch that it would not open! Had to cut my way in via back seat to get it undone.
The repop latch seems decent in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2015, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,581
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-15-2015, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,581
Re: 1940 muffler clamp - 11a-5259
Hi Kube, The green book has the 11A-5259 clamp (muffler outlet pipe front) as '39 to '41. The 99A-5261 clamp (muffler outlet pipe rear). The drawing shows the 11A upside down. At least on this '40,...
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