Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 497
Re: Second gear
Sounds to me like the round ball on the bottom of the shifter is now worn to a square ball. Don't ask me how I know.
Marty
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 890
Re: Cooling Air Flow Experiment
I have to agree with Bob. He's in cold New York and I'm in cold Ohio. We can't drive 'em in the winter so we play with them. Keeps the mind active. Mine cools fine too but why not experiment and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2024, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 662
Re: Stop Leak
The old Model A adage is "if it ain't leakin' it's empty."
Marty
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 862
Re: I'm Back!
Yep. Just turned 75. I've found that old age is not for sissies !
Marty
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2023, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 896
Re: What is that racket?????
Gary, Bob is sort of laid up at the moment. I don't know when we will get to it, but all the advice we've been given here at the Barn has been well received. We're pretty sure it's the loose dipper...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-02-2023, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,344
Re: Zenith Carb: New vs. Rebuilt
Oh, I don't know, guys. The day I received my very first Social Security check my wife and I drove to Snyder's and I bought a new Zenith. That's been 12 years ago and I haven't had a bit of trouble...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2023, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,140
Re: Ford Yard
A few years ago an old timer walked up to my "A" and rapped on the fender and said "you know boy, they don't make 'em like they used to." I told him that the "A" has more than 20 grease fittings on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2023, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 896
What is that racket?????
My friend, Bob, dropped the pan on his '29 tudor. He took out the dipper tray and cleaned everything. After putting it all back together the engine made a terrible clatter. We're wondering if the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2023, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,140
Re: Ford Yard
As I was walking into the garage the other day I marveled that my 1930 Model A town sedan was parked next to my wife's 2020 Ford Escape. What a difference 90 years makes!
Marty
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2023, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,451
Re: Model A to go
Thank you, brokenspoke. I hate that we have to be skeptical, but that's life now a days.
Marty
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2023, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,782
Modern Points and Condenser
Last night I watched Paul Shinn talk about modern points in a model A. He said he didn't like the "moderns" because you can't find a good condenser. Well, I've had modern points in my A for about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-25-2023, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,451
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2023, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,346
Re: Interesting Link about Manifold Heaters
Shrew01, Thanks for this link. I had no trouble loading it.
As I looked thru the many different types I noticed the Red Head heater. My '30 town sedan has a hole (now covered by a piece of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2023, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,230
Re: New Tires
When I mounted my new tires I lubricated them with Murphy's Oil Soap. Very slippery and washes off with water. Just don't kick the bottle over on the garage floor. Again, very slippery. Don't ask...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2023, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 6,185
Re: Skills Necessary To Own & Operate A Model "A"
To al's28/31,
In the 30 years I've owned my Model A, I've only hand cranked it once. I drove it on a nice warm day and put it in the garage. Everything was nice and warm and "juicy" and I gave at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2023, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 753
Re: Old photo slideshow for fun lot of A's
The tall man in the picture was Robert Wadlow. He lived from 1918 to 1940 and was recorded to be the world's tallest man at 8' 11". My mind is full of worthless facts.
Marty
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2023, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 753
Re: Old photo slideshow for fun lot of A's
Thanks for posting. I really enjoyed that trip "down memory lane."
A couple things I noted.
1 - Seems like a lot of folks put tires and wheels from other cars on their model A's. I guess it's like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2023, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 721
Re: radiator ....speedster
Larry, In your original post you said "new radiators are nearly $100.00 now." where on earth can you find a new radiator for $100.00?
Marty
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2023, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,826
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2023, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,734
Re: Model a colors
In our model A group, The A Team, we have 5 cars painted Chicle/Copra and none of them are the same. Most of us old guys are color blind anyway. Color, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2023, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,035
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2023, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,141
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2023, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,294
Re: RHD pedal question
I don't mean to capture this thread, but I've never seen a RHD car. Is the clutch on the left and the gas pedal on the right?
Marty
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2023, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,425
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2023, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,967
Re: Gas filter with the sediment bulb.
In my car I'm using a disposable filter that came from Snyder's. You got two in your order and they dropped into the glass bowl. I have the second one in now but I don't see them in their catalog any...
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