Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2023, 10:14 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2023, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 875
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2023, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,645
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2023, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,645
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2023, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,645
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2023, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,645
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2023, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,645
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2022, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,048
Re: Jack Bahm passed
I loved his videos. He was a class act and will be missed. Prayers for his family.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2022, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,620
Re: LED Focused Beam Headlights - My Experience
I bought these a year ago and they are a great safety measure for touring! I previously never liked driving in the dark ,but these changed my thinking. Last year on a tour the driver in front of me...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2021, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,693
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2020, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,934
Re: Brassworks ‘28 Show Quality vs Active Driver?
I replaced my original radiator with a heavy duty one because I wanted to tour. Nobody but you will know. There is little value in trying to maintain a car for fine point judging if it is not shown...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2020, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,492
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2020, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,337
Re: Late 31 with no rear shocks
I used modern shocks on my roadster and really like them for touring.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=264156
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2020, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,724
Re: Rear-end oil fill
If you use the substitutes for 600w it helps if you warm it up to make it flow out of the bottle better. You can also use one of those cheap oil pumps at Walmart to pump outboard motor gear case oil....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2020, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 17,863
Re: 6v generater vs 6v alternator
Unless you are into fine point judging an alternator offers greater charging ability and is maintenance free. I changed over to the Nurex because I wanted to tour and not worry about dim headlights...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2020, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 196
Views: 49,024
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2020, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,119
Half of a cotter pin in oil pan?
This summer when I did an oil change I found half of a cotter pin stuck to my magnetic drain plug. I had the engine rebuilt 4000 miles ago and presume the cotter pin is off one the connecting rod...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2019, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 104
Views: 42,302
Re: LED Headlights
I bought Logo Lites and think they are great! I did get a flicker on right high beam and contacted the manufacturer. They said it is most likely a poor ground. Here is the exact reply:
Each time...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2019, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 11,940
Re: Will I fit in a Roadster??
I am 6'0 at 210 and I fit in my 31 DLX Roadster which I have owned now for 30 years. You ca figure out how to slip in . Go for it!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2019, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,678
Re: Installing Modern shocks
Dick Pirkl shocks are Monroe. Many members of the Model A Club in Madison WI have used these for many years without a problem.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2019, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,678
Re: Installing Modern shocks
I just installed 4 shocks from a well known Model A enthusiast Dick Pirkl. His shock kits directly install front and rear with no drilling or added brackets. They are very hefty and include lifetime...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2018, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 196
Views: 49,024
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2018, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,388
Start Up and Safety Checklist
My Model A Club is getting ready to start the touring season up north in Wisconsin. Does anyone have a really good safety checklist so we can go over our Model A cars before we tour?
In addition ,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2018, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,471
Re: Vacuum wiper motor Rebuilt Kit?
A friend told be to squirt some Marvel Mystery oil in the vacuum wiper mechanism to rejuvenate it. The method has worked well for ten years rather than a rebuild.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2018, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,036
Re: Flathead Ted Brake Energizer Kit??
Yes!
When I rebuilt my brakes ten years ago I bought new cast iron drums and had them turned, rebuilt the pads,Flathead Teds, new brake springs, and made sure rods are straight and true. The...
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