Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2016, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,378
Headlight contacts
A few years ago, I decided to get a new pair of 2 bulb headlights for my '29 roadster. These would replace the 30-31 headlights that had come with the car when I bought it. I was reasonably happy...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2016, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,703
Re: The wife is more important..
Hi Guys, Larry, please don't take this as a criticism, because it is not. I'll pray for your wife's health, and share with you that my sister also has COPD. But I'd like to say one thing to all of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2016, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,364
Re: No tail lights...discovered burned out leds
Hey Dennis, One suggestion that you can file in the back of your mind. No, two actually. Is your alternator a one-wire? If it is, then the alternator comes on line with a "bang" when it reaches a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2016, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,590
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2016, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 8,122
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2016, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 10,208
Re: Why did this rod fail?
Hi Gilitos, One thing here that is sure to generate some disagreement is the break-in procedure. I subscribe to the process of running the engine at a quick idle only (not a race!) until the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-29-2016, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,091
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-29-2016, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,091
Re: Unbelievable, wife offered to help !!!!!
Hi Ford-m, We're lucky guys! Looks like your wife is having a great time... Mine loves me and loves my A roadster; and she loves going for drives in it with the top down.
Best of all, as my daughter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2016, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,021
Re: rebuilt engines-not mine CT
Hey guys, I have to tell you that I am with Don/WI here. While it is OK to be a little skeptical and a lot cautious, nobody has any idea of what the actual condition of these engines are. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2016, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,888
Re: Why So Few (Apparent) Sheet Metal Makers?
Hey Guys, I'm going to jump in here with something bound to be very unpopular with you, but give me an ear for a moment if you can. Who says that replacement parts that are made for anything should...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2016, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 14,816
Re: Model A Blues/Rockabilly Songs
Hey Hoogah, "Maybelline" by Chuck Berry. 1950's race between a Cadillac and a V-8 Ford. Strictly speaking its rhythm and blues, but has a definite rockabilly beat. "Cadillac look like its...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2015, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,571
Re: The Gas Tank?
Hi 1929,
You're instincts are correct. Take it to a good radiator shop that is used to custom or antique work and have them boil it out, pressure test it, and silver solder it for leaks and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2015, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,976
Re: initials Carved in steering wheel. CR
Hey 2 many, did you ever try to make love in the front seat of a A coupe? Quite a challenge, even for a rangy teenager! Mike, that a '30 coupe? Those are my initials...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2015, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,672
Re: Maximum diameter of cast iron drum?
I must say that I am a little confused. Can someone clarify, please? I had always thought that the issue was what the wall thickness of the brake drum was, not necessarily the inside diameter. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2015, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,219
Re: Axle key question
Hi Bookaray,
With all due respect to tbird, I must beg to differ with him. If you are referring to the radius at the end of the key, that radius should go downward into the female radius in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2015, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,754
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2015, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,191
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2015, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,711
Re: Nickel plater
Dean Maggliano at New England Chrome, 83 Thomas Street, East Hartford, CT. I've known them for years and they are very conscientious and competent. Small independent shop doing industrial plating and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2015, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,110
Re: Fraud
Hello Fellows,
A word of caution here. I see some posts from time to time warning of doing business with unreliable vendors or individuals. Legally, one must be very careful of not crossing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2015, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,624
Re: Converting to 12v. Got a couple questions
Hi Mike,
Two additional things you might wish to consider: One, it is probably worth it to convert the field coil on your starter to 12 volt. Most of the supply houses carry this conversion...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-14-2015, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,133
Re: New engine, Locks down
Hi Hugh,
This is a new engine? Here are the instructions I received from the guys at J&M after they finished a full rebuild of my engine: Start the engine and run it at a quick idle until it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2015, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,106
Re: Front end shaking
Hi 25 TA, Put the front end of the car (front axle) up on jack stands so the wheels are off the floor. Get a buddy to grab the front wheels just over the bumper and shake them from side to side. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2015, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,100
Re: 31 Roadster - Seatbelt installation
Hi Joey,
I recently installed seat belts in my '29 roadster. I know, a 29 is not a 31, but I think you could do the same for your 31. I used a long 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 inch piece of hickory which...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2015, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,258
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2015, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,258
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