Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2023, 07:25 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2023, 06:26 PM
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Re: Door Handles
Your handles are two passenger side locking handles used for 1930-31. If one is brass plated, it was originally nickle plated. Stainless followed about mid year. 1931 the same handle had a tumbler...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2023, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 964
Re: FL Plant to be demolished
Yes it is! 1998, it was over a hundred degrees with wild fires surrounding the area burning out of control. I own a 31 coupe made in this plant.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2023, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,663
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2023, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,568
Re: "butler" finish for instrument panel?
You may want try Craig Riker longtime Model Aer in Toledo, Ohio 419-290-4442. He does butler finish for dash panels. He also sells them replated when he has any. Craig is always at Hershey. Also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2022, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2022, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,430
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2022, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,755
Re: 95 Years Ago Today
Yes I have pictures but have tried numerous times to get pictures on here to no avail. It just doesn't let me do it. Something on here always stops me. I thought I follow all the directions but no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2022, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,755
Re: 95 Years Ago Today
When I was in Venice, Italy years ago they said it was sinking. Now they found a way to raise it back up. The bulkhead is 85 feet into the river. The only pilings are under the dock that surrounds...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-21-2022, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,755
Re: 95 Years Ago Today
For whatever it is worth, the current owners of our old Ford Assembly Plant are going to tear it down even though it has landmark status. They contend it is too far gone to restore. How do you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2022, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,888
Re: Kick Panel Placement
There should be a long piece of bead material dangling from the top of the sewn on bead to the panel. That long piece of bead is pushed in the space between the dash rail and the doorpost. This is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2022, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,065
People looking for parts.
For some reason in the Wanted section, I cannot respond to the people wanting parts.
For the person in Georgia looking for S/W rear bumperettes, I have a set plated and ready to mount.
For...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2022, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2022, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,725
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2022, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,564
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2022, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,659
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2022, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,041
Re: Dale Goza
Yes I have been hacked, so I changed my password and should be well. Been hacked before, and to all you that have received the message, send it to junk or space or wherever. Totally sorry for the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2022, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: 1929 Model A jack
I carry scissor jacks in all my Model A's. By the time I really need one, the bottle jack won't work anymore.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2022, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 24
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Re: Windshield Leak While Driving in the Rain
Two things are disturbing as I see in the pictures. Your rubber gasket between the hinge and the header do not go all the way to the corners of the opening. I have removed original gaskets from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2022, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,312
Re: Remove body from town sedan?
I have done six bodies this way. Make or borrow a roll a round for the body to sit on and position it close to the area you are going to leave it. Make four saw horses that will stand taller than...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2022, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,129
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-18-2022, 07:03 PM
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Views: 696
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2022, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,993
Re: Gas gauge float and what is it?
Grind or file off the swedge to the diameter of the wire only. Take the washer off. As said above, cut a slot from the center hole to the outside with a sharp knife deep enough for the wire to sit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2022, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Painting bumper clamps
Will Cronkite makes templates to spray paint bumper clamps. Also the template for painting the inserts on dash panels. They work great. If you get a little overspray, use a soft cloth and some...
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