Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2023, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 37
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2023, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,346
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2023, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,403
Re: Stumped
I had several instances such as this happen also. It would always start back up and run fine for many miles. After replacing one item at a time to locate problem, finally discovered that there were...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2022, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 823
Gas cap problem
I recently discovered that there were small hard flakes between the outer and inner layer of my 1929 Repo gas cap.
The engine always ran great but recently it periodically would die from lack of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2022, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,542
Re: Starts with hand crank only
I experienced very similar symptoms when trying to start my car. I finally replaced the condenser and the car started fine.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2022, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,176
Starved for fuel
PROBLEM: When after a short stop for fuel or dining, the engine will start
at the touch of the starter but after going about half a block the
engine dies...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2022, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 584
Old Timer
Dan Turner, long time member of the Early Ford V8 club, passed away 4-9-22. Dan had many show quality V8's and won many awards. Dan lived in Liberty, MO and later years in Cameron, MO.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2021, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,388
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2021, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,674
Death of oldest liscensed flying pilot
https://www.sldfuneralhome.com/fh_live/15900/15965/images/obituaries/7387761_fbs.jpgErnie Smith (Red Oak, Iowa) passed away at 103. At 100 he was still flying. Ernie took me up in my 65hp cub and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2020, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,168
Re: How to clean radiator & engine water jackets ?
I had problems with overheating when going up a long hill. I have an original round tube radiator. I drained the water and refilled with white vinegar, drove for a couple of weeks and then drained...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2020, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,623
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2020, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,030
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2020, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,030
Re: A question about colors
Here are two pictures of the same car under different lighting conditions. This car was painted with Ditzler lacquer paint 50 years ago. The painter had access to older Ditzler formula books to mix...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2020, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,035
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2020, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,566
Re: Gas Cap leaks
Draining the tank is a good point for a lengthy storage of the car. I failed to also note that this also happens over a shorter period of time. In the space of one or two weeks I have noticed this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2020, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,566
Re: Gas Cap leaks
I have experienced the same problem when the car sets for a period of time. Because I use Marvel Mystery Oil, it leaves a small trail of an oil like substance from the gas cap to towards the engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2020, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,038
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2019, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 7,913
Re: Veterans Day
1963-1965 1st Infantry Division (The Big Red One) Adjutant General's Corps. I had the job of interviewing and checking records for correctness of many retiring WWII and Korean Vets from the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-19-2019, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,870
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2019, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 14,781
Re: Take a gander at this.
Ernie Smith, Red Oak, Iowa, at 100 still had his license and and was flying. He is now in Assisted Living and has gave up flying. That was a couple of years ago. He was the oldest licensed pilot in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2019, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,991
Re: Flooded Out
Spray electrical components with WD40, engine will usually start right up.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2019, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 12,691
Ford Tri-Motor
This has been flying over my house all afternoon, must be taking people on rides. I have added some closer pictures. I rode in one in about 1962 in Red Oak, Iowa. I think it was based out of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2019, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 6,885
Re: Why the Model A
Have you noticed how young children react when they see a Model A coming down the street? Never noticed them doing that when a muscle car rolls by.
A Model A just has the magic.:)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-13-2018, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,741
Re: Veterans Day !!!
You made yourself available. I had several friends that were in the Air National Guard that went to Vietnam. I was in the 1st Infantry Division, which was sent to Vietnam in 1965. Just before the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2018, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 12,203
Re: Has Anyone Ever Found A Use For WD-40?
Everyone in our group carries WD-40. Many times we have been caught in heavy rains where someone's car will stop running due to the moisture. Spraying the electrical system with WD-40 will get the...
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