Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2024, 11:21 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-29-2024, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,105
Re: War years
It looks like she’s pointing at the big hammer and the kid is reaching for it. I wonder what’s she’s planning to fix with that?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-13-2023, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 2
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Fun show in hulu
I’ve been watching a fun show called lost car rescue. I get it on Hulu. They stumble across lots of model A stuff . One episode they find a AA ambulance. They fly around in an old Stinson looking for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2023, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,104
Re: 1930 model A sedan
The rarer shorty version you refer to could be a Victoria which is a Tudor sedan . Indeed rarer and worth much more .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2023, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,011
Re: Rotor free play
Ramen is right the rotor is going to be rotating counter clockwise when the engine is running.So turn clockwise to get the slop out.I always have the spark lever up when I time at top dead center.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2022, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,375
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2022, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 724
Re: Generator rebuilders
Buy one from one of the vendors like Burt’s . It’ll be cheaper even with the shipping and core return.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2021, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,348
Re: What wheels are on this car?
Dave, are they 16 inch ? If there not bent and the lug holes are ok I would say there ok to use. Lots of model As had 16 inch wheels on them when I was a kid.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2021, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,616
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2021, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,004
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2021, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,651
Re: Popping carb
Ayers 1. Welcome to the barn. The times I’ve had this problem I have found it to be a vacuum leak somewhere in the intake system. Make sure the connection between the carb and intake manifold is nice...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,853
Re: whats the best & worst car to buy in 1930
I was thinking If we were taking the time machine back we would stop right after the stock market crash.Lots of high end cars could have been purchased with our 850 bucks. maybe a caddilac or if we...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,476
Re: new to the model a/forum
65f100 Welcome to the site, A stuck intake valve is not likely the cause of your carb leak even though Marvel mystery oil is ok . Your probably going to have to check out the carb. clean it set the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,853
Re: whats the best & worst car to buy in 1930
I would look for something with 8 cylinders , hydraulic brakes , disk wheels , sealed beam headlights , 4 speed synchronized transmission with maybe overdrive , a good heater , and a big gas tank ,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2020, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 7,547
Re: Old sayings
An old carpenter that taught me many things used to always say “ well begun is half done “
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2020, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,650
Re: Just a guy and his dog...
Looks like you’ve got a great start on your project. I would opt for doors so the dog can go with. Perfect cruising buddy. When he gets old you can make him a running board step so he can still jump...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2019, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,723
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2019, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,665
Re: Knocking at start up?
Make a stethescope with a long rod of some kind and put it on the engine while it’s running. You will be amazed at what you hear going on in there. My roadster knocks to until it warms up. I’m sure...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2019, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,353
Re: What's that on the outside of this GAZ?
In the last photo notice the headlight with the metal hood on it. I wonder if that was to narrow the beam of light. I have noticed lots of GAZs with only one headlight. I suppose that was to save...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-19-2019, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 9,707
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2019, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,761
Re: Radiator cooked corn??
I had a neighbor that started his model a in the spring and popped pop corn came out the muffler. If you have a hole in your coolant system big enough for a mouse to get in you better start looking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2019, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,577
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2019, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,397
Re: My 1st decent drive of Model A and discussion
I would concentrate on the brakes and front end . A total rebuild might turn into a very long term project. Watch for leaks and do a compression check this will tell you a lot about the condition of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2019, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,327
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2019, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 12,032
Re: Will I fit in a Roadster??
I have a roadster but my seats aren’t stock so there back further and not as thick and I have lots of room . The thing I have noticed is that people want to grab the windshield stations when getting...
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