Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2014, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,052
Window Weather Seal
Was there ever any sort of weather seal gasket for the outside bottom of Fordor windows? There are gaskets on the rear window and everywhere else but no apparent way to mount a weather seal outside...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2014, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,452
Re: How do you drive a Mitchel Overdrive correctly
To answer Barry my 29 Fordor is pretty well dialed in suspension wise and the streering is about as good as it gets thanks to Robert Lancaster, my Model A guru since my teen years but...I don't have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2014, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,452
How do you drive a Mitchel Overdrive correctly
I have been assured that my current problem with my engine doesn't have anything to do with the way I drove the car. My low mileage engine developed a miss and was not firing on number three, no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2013, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,035
Re: Great parts seller
[QUOTE=Joop;734892]Click here: ARIZONAMODELA.COM (http://www.arizonamodela.com/)
I was curious and clicked the web address and checked out his web page. Just to see if it would work I clicked...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2013, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,179
Re: DO RAY Nobby Reflector repair
I restore om and took it apart to better clean the "marbles". It turned out they weren't marbles at all but were a solid glass molding with the silver painted on the back. I have to believe that it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2013, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,986
Re: Cruising with medical issues
What wonderful responses! My hat is off to the true gentlemen of the Barn!
I never thought of what RV people are doing or that there may be other folks doing the same. I can try the generator...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2013, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,986
Cruising with medical issues
Vision of vaporizing in a flash of white light comes to mind when even I think of my present situation. Yes.....I do know pure oxygen supports fire and burns rapidly. Probably dangerous huh?
I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2013, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,389
Re: Need a Mascot Cast
Clyde Ross Morgan does some terrific work and has a web site easy to find by name. Model A sculptures that look like die cast in bronze
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2013, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,389
Re: Need a Mascot Cast
Here is one picture of the wax so far. The specks are packing foam that are attracted to the wax for some reason
Looks bigger than it is
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2013, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,389
Need a Mascot Cast
I used to do jewelry work in college and art later. I've Now done a mascot of my springer in wax would like my noble dog immortalized on my model A radiator cap.
Does anyone know a Barn member or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2013, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,453
Re: Pinion gear lash adjustment
Thank you very much for your intelligent answer and respectful reply. It is just what I wanted and I appreciate it very much. The fellow that has my car and overdrive is 60 miles away and I don't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2013, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,453
Pinion gear lash adjustment
Could someone please go into depth as to what is involved adjusting the lash and what exactly that is when re-installing the drive shaft and pinion gear when installing a Mitchell Overdrive.
Am...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2013, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,023
Battery switch placement
I took a battery back today that had gone bad because I had cycled it one too many times by letting a small draw run the battery down to zero. My fault but I trusted the warranty would save me and I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2013, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 17,130
Re: Mitchell Overdrive etc
Really guys? Peppermint Patti made a post turtle out of her dead husband's 37 coupe......this has to do with Mitchell Overdrives and Model A restoration how?
Who are we hurting being so off the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2013, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 17,130
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2013, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 17,130
Re: Mitchell Overdrive etc
As I was writing the previous post I got an email from Don Snyder saying that my overdrive will be shipped next week and they wanted to confirm if I still wanted it.
You bet ya!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2013, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 17,130
Re: Mitchell Overdrive etc
I am waiting for my number to come up and my overdrive to be shipped from Snyder's. Supposedly I am number two on the list and should get mine from them in the first part of February. I was told 8 to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2013, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,359
Re: The Sensational 1928 Pickwick NiteCoach
There is a modern equivalent that runs from California to Alasaka during the tourist season. They park at night and pop out the sides for the sleeper units. Pretty high dollar tours.
Those folks...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2013, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,127
Re: This guy has my respect!
I got hooked and read all the posts on the fellows project. Terrific metal work. One statement above all he made stood out when he was asked why he didn't go to a larger horsepower engine. He...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2013, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 11,287
Re: Reasons to add an overdrive?
Great answers! I was afraid I was going to start a hen party way in left field over, As Henry built it and Anti Rat Rod. Things have fallen apart before in those directions.
As a note I have four...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2013, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 11,287
Reasons to add an overdrive?
I have the bit in my teeth and a fair wind on my stern, no wife or anyone to give me pause for caution except my Brother Barners. My question is why I should not pop for a new Mitchell Overdrive for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2012, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 21,248
Re: Average cost of an engine rebuild?
By all means deeply research the builder! A cheaper price can be far more expensive later if your engine is rebuilt by a crook in Georgia that does poor unreliable work doomed to fail from the start....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2012, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,108
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2012, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,108
Hagerty and towing trailers get a bad rap!
I called brand X, Y, and Z this morning to drop Hagerty Insurance because I have restored a Pop-Up trailer and wanted to tow it with my Model A. Everybody said Hagerty won't insure me if I tow a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2012, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,143
Re: Oh Hell...wiring again!
It is my intention to use the LEDs on the car and the original bulb type lights on the trailer. I have the LEDs that fit inside the original teacups and plug into the original bulb sockets. I do not...
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