Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2017, 03:24 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2017, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 5
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Help! Coupe stuck in gear before the parade.
I have a 29 coupe that I rolled out of the garage by hand this morning. I pulled it out backwards and it was in gear so I went back up and pulled it into neutral and rolled it the rest of the way...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2017, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,443
Re: Rear Main Oil Leak Help!
The engine is an A. We had a few engines that we were robbing parts from when we rebuilt this one so we might have grabbed the drain tube from the AA engine we have. Someone robbed parts from this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2017, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,443
Re: Rear Main Oil Leak Help!
Great advice. I will remove the ball and reinstall. I am sure that was my issue all along. A lot of work just to remove a little check ball.
Really appreciate the fact that I have a lifeline. For...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2017, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,443
Re: Rear Main Oil Leak Help!
That makes sense. It just seems like this might be my problem because it looks like it will not let much oil past it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2017, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,443
Rear Main Oil Leak Help!
Hello,
I had a bad rear main oil leak and I pintpointed it to a problem around the rear main bearing cap or return tube. This is a fresh rebuild of the engine so I was disappointed to see a steady...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2016, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,591
Re: Four Year Restoration Done!
Thanks. I still need to have the original orange pin strip applied. I have the paint and the person lined up but I still haven't made up my mind yet. It's just such a contrast I am not sure I want to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2016, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,591
Four Year Restoration Done!
Finally finished up the 29 coupe! What a journey to say the least. I am still battling the DMV over the original 1929 licence plates I found for it. They want me to have yearly safety inspections,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2016, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,380
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2016, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,380
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2016, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,380
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2016, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,380
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2016, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,380
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2016, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,380
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2016, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,380
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2016, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,380
First Drive and Burned Up Throwout Bearing/Help!
I successfully started the coupe yesterday after spending hours on electrical shorts and fuel leaks in the carb just to burn out the throwout bearing driving around the block (I am guessing). I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2016, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,051
Re: Attaching Rear Bumper Arms on Coupe
I bought the arms at a swap meet and the guy said they were off a 29 but they may not have been. I replaced the body stands with 5"ones for the coupe but I might have 30-31 arms. That would be really...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2016, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,051
Attaching Rear Bumper Arms on Coupe
I went to install the bumper arms this morning on the 29 coupe and the bumper stands are not even close to lining up to anything. I have no idea if I am missing some sort of cross brace or have the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2016, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,817
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2016, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,817
Re: Tips for First Start After Full Rebuild
Bob I was planning on doing that but I can't get in touch with Bud Cheney. He must be out somewhere so I wanted to go an opinion on here. I have broken in new engines on other cars but never an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2016, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,817
Tips for First Start After Full Rebuild
Getting ready to fire up the 29 coupe this week for the first time after a full engine rebuild and entire car restoration. Any tips or directions to a good checklist would be really appreciated....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2016, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,504
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2016, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,504
Re: 1929 Speedometer Cable Routing
If anyone has a picture where that comes in and where the clip goes that would be a huge help. There are too many dang holes in that firewall.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2016, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,504
1929 Speedometer Cable Routing
As I am working through the final wiring and instrument hookup of my 1929 coupe I can't figure out where the speedo cable routes and where the clip mounts to. I have an unrestored cabriolet of my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-26-2016, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,959
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