Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2013, 02:04 PM
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Re: Model A stays in family 75 years
My 28 roadster pickup has also been a single family car. Was originally bought in Missoula, MT to my (now ex) wives great great grandpa. Her family joked about how it was the second truck in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2013, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,579
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2013, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2013, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,345
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2013, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,579
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2011, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,769
Re: Fan Shroud
The black on is the same as I have on a Aug 28' Roadster pickup. The round bottom channel makes me think that was is original.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2011, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,632
Re: Paint Sanding
Rule of thumb i have heard from my painting buddies is always sand down to p400-p600 before applying base/sealer. Any more than that the paint will not have much to adhere to.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2011, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 29
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Re: Paint
I did basecoat/cleat coat in my garage. I used PPG Deltron/PPG Velocity clear. I used a cheaper Hitech Hi build direct to metal epoxy primer that worked well under it. I just hung plastic and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-13-2011, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,641
Re: 1928 Roadster Pickup Build
My best friend growing up has about 10 years painting experience at a local truck plant, but not alot in the past 7 or 8 years. It didnt take much to have him come over and help me out...in fact...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2011, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,641
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2011, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,641
Re: 1928 Roadster Pickup Build
Finished the morning of a Car Show in my home town with about 200 cars. So i took it over. Won Best Truck award. Had to take an pic with the little one and "his" trophy.
Next weekend, the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2011, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,641
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2011, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,641
1928 Roadster Pickup Build
Folks,
Just thought id share my rebuild over the winter. I had rust coming through and body work needed, so i went for it. It turned into more than that after rust was found under the frame...
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Forum: The Test Forum
07-12-2011, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 0
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2010, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,548
Re: Pendleton Round-Up Dress-up parade...
Here is a youtube video of the parade model A's. They start around the 1:25 mark. I ended up coming over and it was a great time. The after parade picnic was great fun also.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2010, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,664
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2010, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,664
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2010, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,443
Re: Thermostat data, not opinions
Y'all are gonna make me break out my transport book and model it arent you? LOL...The model is actually not that hard to setup...you can use a 2-D heat transfer model/mass balance using cylindrical...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-05-2010, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,705
Re: Model A Pick Up Find
It looks like a 28 to me too. Red steering wheel and from the brake handle. I havent seen a right hand drive one though, and it even still has the hole to put in in the left side in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2010, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,880
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2010, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 3
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Did Ford ever make a "Short Bed" Pickup?
I got into a conversation about this and didnt know the answer. A hot rodder parked next to me had his bed stop right at his tire. (about 1 1/2 - 2 feet shorter than my roadster pickup. I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2010, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 2
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Two Barners made the paper in Portland, OR
Just thought you'd like to know. Me and Fred Kroon made the paper at a show last Saturday. There were only two original model A's at the show, and out of the three cars mentioned in the paper...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2010, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 140
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Re: Need help at Macungie P.A. Meet.
As an outsider looking in (and someone new to this hobby) I have two observations.
1) Both sides are being a little too defensive. Calling someone a whiner (very defensive) probably didnt help...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2010, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,912
Re: Is this a battery problem?
Sounds to me like your starter is on its way out and needs rebuilt. I had the same trouble on my corvette. New starter... no problems since. I think it has something to do with the brushes on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2010, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,389
Re: Fun Filled show weekend
Hi Jawman,
Its at the Elks in St Helens. 9am -3pm on Sat the 7/24. The address is 350 Belton Road St Helens, OR 97051. I havent been to this show yet, but its only like 2 miles from my...
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