Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 979
Re: A newbie needs help!
At the Motor Vehicle Department assume the Sgt. Schultz approach... "I know nothing..." Just give them the number you come up with and smile a lot...
Welcome and enjoy the adventure... Chap
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 910
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 520
Re: Ring gear replacement
On the flatheads I would place the flywheel in the freezer for a couple of hours, heat up the new ring gear in the bar-b-que for about 5 minutes. Make sure that I had it in the correct position and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2024, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 536
Re: pop up ads
I love Go Duck Go Browser. It blocks a lot of ads and tracking... Chap
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 472
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2024, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 352
Re: Clutch?
Van Pelt Sales can walk you through your choices. I used a standard clutch in my '52 F-1 for years and used the TO bearing and holder (?) from Van Pelts. Check them out... Chap
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2024, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,163
Re: Still sober
Good to hear Craig.
I was saved from a drug/alcohol overdose in Nov. 1969... Still standing and still clean. Praise God. Chap
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-13-2024, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,355
Re: 1939 radiator overflow tank?
Anyone remember those glass jars clamped in the engine compartment that were used for an overflow tank? Flash backs... I hope this was a real thing... lol Chap
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2024, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 597
Re: 6volt to 12volt conversion on a 53 Ford
Ran a 12 vt conversion on my "52 F1 for over ten years. Had the bendix break on the 6vt starter but it was the old one that came with the truck when it was new. A voltage drop on the gauges and all...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-07-2024, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,268
Re: Installing a wiring harness
I would assume that each connector on a new harness would me labeled?
When you receive the harness lay it out and using a wiring diagram label each wire accordingly and go from there. Don't wait...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-24-2024, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 508
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-22-2024, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 856
Re: radio won't fit
I use to use a blue tooth speaker and all my music was on my phone. If you want you can even blue tooth Sirius FM.
Had a bunch of 1930's music on my phone and when we parked our Model A at a car...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2024, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,914
Re: Tow Insurance
I knew a guy that purchased an old truck. Never tried to start it, rolled it into the street and called AAA Road service. Tow truck arrived, driver looked at the truck and asked if the truck was just...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-22-2023, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 558
Re: Timing the engine
I had difficulty getting my engine to start after a rebuild. I was installing one of Bubba's modified distributors and ended up giving Bubba a call. Great guy that talked me through the process....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-14-2023, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,753
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-12-2023, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 5,957
Re: Jim Linder aka Bubba
Thanks Jim for all you did for the love of this hobby. You will be missed, see ya soon my friend. RIP Chap
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-28-2023, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 894
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-08-2023, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 872
Re: Parking enforcement LA 1941
Still were doing it that way in Huntington Park, CA (LA area) in 1967 when I was a cop there. It was two ladies, and they were publicly referred to a "Meter Maids" and were not offended by it. Chap
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2023, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,820
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2023, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,972
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-25-2023, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,695
Re: scam or legit
Ask him for his bank account number for a transfer of funds... Then ignore him.
The little jerk in may said that you should post his acct info here... but don't.... LOL Chap
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-13-2023, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,383
Re: Thinking about sell my 29 two door
I used "WE BE Autos" for two sales and was well pleased. Mike Runnels is a stand up guy and knows his business.
They handle all the advertising and there is no fee if you sell it yourself. They...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2023, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 680
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-04-2023, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,471
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,827
Re: Pulling my head out...
"Looking elegant" is my goal with any project that someone may walk in while I am doing it. Behind closed doors I still have a few issues... LOL... Just me?
Enjoy the adventure...Chap
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