Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2019, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 1
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Long Stem
Trying to air up tubes that appear to have the "clamp-in style" stems. Trick is to get the air hose onto the stem because of the length of the stem (distance from the hub) and lack of flexibility of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2018, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,542
Hotter Than Normal
My '30 A ran fine last year with a new heavy duty radiator - gauge stayed in the middle green. Starting up this summer it wants to run right at or a tad over the red line. How come? I didn't think I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2018, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,364
Model A Coupe - Downsizing
Time to think about downsizing which will mean saying goodbye to our '30 coupe. My question is where is a good place to an idea of what A coupes in excellent condition are selling for? Or at least...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2017, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 344
Views: 65,212
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2017, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,118
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2017, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,118
If not a T, what?
I'm working on a scale model of my wife's home in Kansas where this car was parked. Since the actual house is gone now, I thought the wheelbase of the car would help me figure out the scale of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-25-2016, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,570
Re: Where did you put yours?
Check the website "suicideknob.net" and you can see a list of all states and their law (with references) for these. Here in Ohio, there is no law. Check yours if need be.....better safe than ticketed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2016, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,283
Looking for Paint
Anyone ever run across a modern paint that will pass for Phoenix Brown? Seems like I saw somewhere a note saying that Sherwin-Wms had a house paint called Homestead Brown that might make it. Anyone...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2016, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,806
Re: 30a jack points
Thanks for your help - but just to clarify...are you saying that the leaves won't spring apart at the ends if I remove the clip when the car isn't jacked up? It would seem like as long as the weight...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2016, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,806
Re: 30a jack points
Thanks again....I'll get back on it tomorrow and try to get some lubrication between the leaves where I can. I'm not ready (or brave enough for a full removal) so I'll either use grease or some of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2016, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,806
Re: 30a jack points
Thanks guys, I appreciate all the good advice but I have yet one question: it's about loosening the spring clip out at the end of the spring to aid in the loosening of the leaves. My clips fit as a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2016, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,806
30a jack points
Need to jack up my 30 to 'relax' the springs so I can apply some oil. I understand, from an old thread, that I'll have to jack the car up by the frame rails so the spring can relax. So where is the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2016, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,900
Re: legroom
Any way to squeeze out a little more leg room in a coupe short of shortening the package tray behind the seat? Mine has an adjustable seat but it's already all the way back.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-23-2016, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 9,926
Re: Just a rant
Remember the old saying......"You get what you pay for." It's true.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2016, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 10,931
Re: Hard Steering
Okay...got it up on jacks and, as you might expect, it steers like a dream with no weight on the wheels. Checked the kingpin bearings and both are easy to finger-turn with no weight and when the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2016, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 10,931
Re: Hard Steering
I'm going to get it up on jacks today and start looking. Thanks again.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-30-2016, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 10,931
Re: Hard Steering
Thank you all! Since the car was restored from the ground up in 1983 and only has about 1200 miles on it that the balls and sockets could be very worn but I will check and lube everything again -...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2016, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 10,931
Hard Steering
Any tips - or previous threads - on how I can make my 30 coupe a little easier to steer. Doesn't seem to have much play in the steering so it isn't hard to keep it where you want it. I know we're all...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2016, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,081
Re: Carbon Monoxide Detector Location
Just installed 3 new ones today - combination smoke & co - my old ones came to the end of their 6-yr life. The new ones are 10 yrs. Go to shopkidde.com and you can all the installation details you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2016, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 19,545
Re: Gas shutoff valve handle direction
Just installed a new one......as it came, vertical is "ON", horizontal is "OFF." Of course, you may have already done it, but you could try to start it - you'll soon know if you're getting gas or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2016, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,842
About gas filler screens
I know filler screens probably aren't really necessary to screen today's gas, so I was wondering: were they a stock part on A's? Do most guys still use them? If it was a stock part that originally...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2016, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,305
Gas Valve Question
Recently installed a new gas valve so I thought I'd disassemble the old one to see if it could be redeemed as a spare. But the disassembly led to a question. In the picture you see all the parts of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2016, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 788
Views: 382,852
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2016, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,237
Re: Installing a Temp probe
Since I'm committed to the probe pipe in the hose, does anyone have some good hints on how to get the hose to slip on the rad and the block easier than plain old muscle power? Maybe talcum or some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2016, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,237
Installing a Temp probe
I'm about to embark on installing a temp probe pipe in my upper hose and would like to hear from anyone who's done it as to the best way to go about it. That is, first, remove the upper hose. But...
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