Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2018, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,876
Re: Uhaul Auto Transport & Tudor
U-hauls auto transport trailer towed smoothly for me and the brakes worked great. Only hitch, their wheel straps...one came loose with me also. I did have my own straps installed, one for each...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2018, 04:50 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,412
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2018, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,926
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2018, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,926
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2018, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 14,710
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2018, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 14,710
Re: Cleaning Gas Tank 'in place'
Magnet is placed beside the fuel shut off valve under tank (outside). The magnet can be removed at any time. Periodically before filling tank look inside for debris. If some is found, remove...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2018, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,627
Re: Wind Wings
The black rubber strips that come with the pinch clamps did not work for me. Glass slid down and out of the clamps on first outing.
Replaced the black rubber with 3-M gray double sided body...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2018, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 14,710
Re: Cleaning Gas Tank 'in place'
Magnets recovered from a discarded computer hard drive are very strong and work great. Just don't get your fingers pinched when placing the magnet.
Locate the magnet near the fuel shut off...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2018, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,873
Re: Hagerty and Pelling Insurance
JC Taylor advertises no millage limits and allows occasional pleasure trips (check their website). The Virginia regulations also afford ample driving opportunities within reasonable limits for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2018, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,798
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2018, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,798
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2018, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,291
Re: Fog light bulbs
The PAR 46 means the lamp is parabolic shaped and 46 eights of an inch in diameter. So 5-3/4" is its diameter. Having the lamp number or blown lamp should be easily crossed to a replacement by a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2017, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,949
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2017, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,949
Re: Registration Fee$$$
Virginia: One time $50.00 registration fee which is classified "permanent". Application has a signature requirement that the vehicle is maintained in safe working order.
License plates (both...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2017, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,103
Re: Transmission Conversion
If buying a Mitchell Syncro Trans there is an option to have the shift lever bent slightly toward the passenger side. This option provided more driver leg room for my car.
Would think a std shift...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2017, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 13,221
Re: When to shut off fuel
Switch off the battery and shut off fuel valve (run carb dry) every time I park the vehicle in a structure in which I sleep.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2017, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,621
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2017, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,589
Re: Can not shift to 2nd or 3rd gear
Hard or unable to shift into 2nd was resolved on my car by rebuilding shift tower. Not a hard job. Problem was 2nd/3rd shifter fork square slot was worn noticeably. That plus shifter ball wear...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2017, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,361
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2017, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 22,974
Re: 29 Fordor Gas Tank Removal
Our Oct '29 Briggs TS (155B) Fordor did not have the wood mentioned. It does have close to sixty 1/4-20 fasteners. Dash rail remained intact. Steering column was unbolted from tank and frame but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2017, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 9,084
Re: Front end shimmy
A recent experience with low speed shimmy revealed loose tie-rod and drag-link end caps. Good advice to observe all steering areas with someone working the steering wheel.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2017, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,659
Re: Odometer quit, Speedo works
As Carl mentioned, PapaNick can supply a replacement or repair yours. He restored two of mine 3 years ago and they continue to work well.
Snyder's catalog (page A-174) has a table to select...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2017, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,349
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2016, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,670
Re: Indicator warning buzzer
For the 535 flasher (6V), connect black wire to the "P" (pilot) terminal and the buzzer red wire to ground. Only one buzzer is needed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2016, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 452
Views: 146,578
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