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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-18-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 315
Posted By farmputzer
Bench testing pop out switch

I have an original pop out w/key that I wanted to test before mounting it in my car. In the Brattons catalog they tell how to test a switch. 5 out of 6 continuity test check okay. The 6th test is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-01-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 899
Posted By farmputzer
Screw size for Tillotson

I'm looking for the size of the screws that hold the two halves of a Tillotson carb together. They appear to be maybe 12-28 or are they metric?
Forum: Model-A 02-19-2017, 07:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,006
Posted By farmputzer
Wanted cowl lamp arm

Looking for just the drivers side cowl lamp arm. Brass preferred. Willing to trade, or sell, passenger side brass cowl lamp arm. (I ended up with 2 brass passenger side arms!).
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-25-2016, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,274
Posted By farmputzer
Painting on original model A head

Were model A heads originally painted before or after complete machining? If painted after machining, were the bosses masked?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,141
Posted By farmputzer
Wind shield visor

Are there different visors for 30-31? On the visor that was attached to my 30 Murray Town Sedan, I cannot get the screws in that go in the pillar.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-05-2015, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,588
Posted By farmputzer
Planning ahead for high altitude driving

I plan on driving my 30 Model A to the National club meet in Colorado in June. It runs very well here in Minnesota both summer and winter, averaging 16-20 mpg depending on touring or parade. Totally...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2015, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,050
Posted By farmputzer
Shock absorber paint question

How were the original shock absorbers painted? Before assembly? After assembly? Was the shaft masked off or the entire shock painted?
Thanks for a response.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-22-2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,010
Posted By farmputzer
Re: Windshield restoration

Thanks Marco, that all make sense.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-22-2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,010
Posted By farmputzer
Windshield restoration

The archive assembly print for the windshield states 'Paint before assembling to the upper hinge'. Does that suggest that the screws in the corners were painted? Was the glass and rubber strips...
Forum: Model-A 07-14-2014, 07:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,031
Posted By farmputzer
Original oil cap

I'm looking for an original oil cap for on the oil fill/breather tube for a mid-30 engine. Three tabs, neither plated, painted, or restorable.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-07-2014, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,619
Posted By farmputzer
Re: Lub on window crank mech

So are you saying the cup and spring should be lubricated?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-07-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,619
Posted By farmputzer
Lub on window crank mech

Should there be lubrication in the window crank mechanism, specifically the little cup and spring that hold the window in whatever position you leave it? If lub is recommended, what type?
Forum: Model-A 02-18-2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 685
Posted By farmputzer
Wanted, totally unusable keyed steering wheel

I'm looking for a totally unusable keyed steering wheel. I want to cut it up to show the cross section of the steel. I'll pay shipping. Thanks
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,875
Posted By farmputzer
Finish on body mounting bolts

The finish on body mounting bolts is a dipped black paint. Was this a very thin coat of paint? How did Ford prevent chipping the paint on the head when tightening them?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2014, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,557
Posted By farmputzer
Where do these bolts go

Is there a resource that will tell me where some bolts go that are in a bag I labeled 'body mounting bolts' from when I took the car apart? I apparently miss-labeled these. There are 2 the same,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,905
Posted By farmputzer
Steering wheel groove depth

How deep are the 4 grooves in a steering wheel supposed to be? How are restored grooves put in?
Forum: Model-A 01-07-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,017
Posted By farmputzer
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-07-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,486
Posted By farmputzer
Re: Hole location for vac windshield frame

Thank you for the confirmation.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-07-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,486
Posted By farmputzer
Hole location for vac windshield frame

I'm looking for the hole locations for mounting a vacuum wiper on a 30-31 windshield frame. Seems like there are a total of 4 holes, 2 for mounting, 1 for the vacuum hose, and 1 for the control rod....
Forum: Model-A 11-16-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,212
Posted By farmputzer
Re: NOS Model A Door Handles (2)

Are the scroll door handles still available?
Forum: Model-A 11-16-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,017
Posted By farmputzer
Re: Original 1930-31 Scroll Stainless Door Handles

Are the scroll door handles still available?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-15-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,404
Posted By farmputzer
Floor board anti squeak welding

When installing the anti squeak welting on the floor boards, what was done at the underneath corners? Was a 90 degree notch made so that there was only one thickness? What was done with the...
Forum: Model-A 06-18-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,173
Posted By farmputzer
Electric wiper

Anyone going to have a HA-C2 electric wiper motor for sale at the Lexington meet?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-16-2013, 12:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,516
Posted By farmputzer
Enamel paint when it is cool out?

What happens if you paint the frame with enamel paint when it is only 40-45 degrees out?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-23-2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,199
Posted By farmputzer
Re: Money found in cars

Just yesterday, when taking off the roof of a mid-30 town sedan, a 1942 Liberty half dollar fell out from somewhere up top.
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