Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2020, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 7,667
Re: When is a "Model A" no longer a "Model A"
If you have a hip replaced, are "you" still "you", then a knee replaced, or cataract surgery? Since the question has to do more with the metaphysics of identity than with the Model A, this example...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2020, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,678
Re: '29 roadster pickup sill plates
Thanks, Randy. After a bit of massaging, I got mine to fit reasonably well. The passenger side is good, the driver's side less so. However, I attribute that to the fact that I had to do extensive...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2020, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,678
Re: '29 roadster pickup sill plates
Thanks, Russ. I sort of expected to hear that. My orignals were beyond repair. Fortunately, I'm pretty handy with metal, so I think I'll just reshape as needed. I'm still uncertain as to how the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2020, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,678
'29 roadster pickup sill plates
I'm installing reproduction sill plates on my '29 rpu and the bottom edge is rolled too far inboard to align with the bottom of the quarter panel. I'm not clear on how the bottom edge of the sill...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2020, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,573
Re: Cornhead grease in steering
I've had good luck with this in steering boxes.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/super-s-cotton-picker-spindle-grease-00?cm_vc=-10005
Bob
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2020, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,428
Re: Silicone brake fluid
Make sure you get an old one. Harley no longer uses DOT 5 fluid. It didn't play well with anti-lock braking systems so they when back to glycol based fluids.
Bob
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2020, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,428
Re: Silicone brake fluid
The good news about DOT 5 is that it's not hygroscopic. That's the bad news too, as any moisture that gets into the system will not become homogeneous with the fluid. This can cause the moisture to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-26-2020, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,920
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2020, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,015
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2020, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,015
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2020, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,836
Re: '28-'29 Pickup cab to bed gap
Thanks to everyone for the input. I know a question about the cab/bed gap may seem odd, but I fabricated my A frame from scratch and am trying to get the bed location as accurate as possible relative...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2020, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,836
'28-'29 Pickup cab to bed gap
If I could ask a favor. -- On a '28-29 pickup with original cab and bed locations, how wide is the gap between the back of the cab and bed, measured at the top of the bed panel? Thanks,
Bob
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-18-2018, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,716
Re: Tire Purchase - Bias/Radial
The pressure shown on the sidewall is generally the pressure at which the load rating is specified and doesn't necessarily relate to any particular vehicle on which the tire could be mounted....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-07-2018, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,235
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2018, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,953
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-04-2018, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,633
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-04-2018, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,757
Re: Crooked Block Stud
As a check, try it with a known good bolt and see if the bolt will start easily. If it does, try the stud.
Bob
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2018, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,957
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2018, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,020
'29 open cab pickup door bumpers
In addition to the bumper that goes into the hole in the cowl post, what is the number and location of bumpers on the doors on my '29 open cab pickup? Thanks,
Bob
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2018, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,629
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2018, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,138
Re: Mini alternator
I just grabbed a quick listing for reference. I bought mine for $49, but that was several years ago. Speedway Motors makes a pulley with a 17 mm hole and groove for 5/8 belt for $15. Cheaper than...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2018, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,138
Re: Mini alternator
I've run these. Small, compact, adequate output. Have on on my '42 Mercury powered '29 rpu....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-22-2018, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,156
Re: Broken rotor on crab distributor
Think I'm missing something here. After an electronic conversion, you've still got a rotor spinning around in a cap with the potential for collision.True?
Bob
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2018, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,970
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2018, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,618
Re: New Rotor Issue
It must be pretty good. Every rotor seems to be built consistently to an incorrect design.:)
Bob
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