Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2021, 09:42 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2021, 01:11 PM
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Model A Ford engine serial #RF5411
I have a Model AA ford that has been converted into a buck rake and I am trying to date the engine. The serial number is RF5411. I can find no information or data referencing anything close to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2016, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 6
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front wheels shake after a bump.
The 31 Coupe is running perfectly but I have 2 problems. First, the front wheels shimmy and shake almost violently after hitting a bump. Everything seems tight in the front end and have about 4...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2015, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,279
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2015, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,446
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2015, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,446
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2015, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,446
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2015, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,446
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2015, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,446
water outlet problem.
This might be a dumb question but I don't seem to be able to stop water from leaking from the water outlet on to of the head. Yesterday I broke the outlet casting trying to tighten and upon removal...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2015, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 4
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steering question 1931 coupe
With the front end on jack stands, I have about 4" of play in the steering wheel. Is this acceptable? Also How full should the steering box be? Everything seems tight, I feel no play in the king...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-19-2015, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,368
Starter dragging question
When I first engage the starter on my 31 coupe it turns over very slowly, like it's not getting enough power from the battery. After several very slow revolutions it seems to pick up speed. Is this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2015, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,162
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2015, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,162
Re: head liner delema 1931 coupe
No game plan at all Brent, I'm hoping someone on this site can supply some insight. There must be others out there who got creative with installing a headliner. Harv.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2015, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: head liner delema 1931 coupe
Thanks Brent, I don't have a commercial headliner so I thought I would attempt to fabricate one. That's my problem. If it only tacks to the upper structure I should be able to make a good looking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2015, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: head liner delema 1931 coupe
So are you saying that the headliner just tacks to the roof bows. What is used as backing to keep the material tight? I wondered if Masonite might work. Harv
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2015, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 11
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head liner delema 1931 coupe
I have just finished the roof on my 31 coupe but am having trouble figuring out how to install a head liner. Can anyone help? thanks Harv.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2015, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 3
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1931 fuel shut off valve question
Bought a new in car fuel shutoff valve but it only seems to thread into the tank 1&1/2 full turns. Does this sound correct? and also should yellow Teflon tape or pipe dope be used? Thanks in advance...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2015, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,250
Re: 31 Coupe roof install
Thanks to all, I'll try the fabric department at Wal Mart to see what they have for batting and go from there. Thanks again. Harv
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2015, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,250
31 Coupe roof install
I need to install the fabric roof on my new 31 Coupe. It has new wood, and chicken wire but I am unsure what to use for batting. I bought the video produced by the Diablo A's but it is a completely...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-18-2015, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,640
Re: muffler question
Thanks all for the quick responses, I am making the coupe up as a daily driver so am not concerned about the original A sound but just a quiet muffler. Thanks again to all. Harv.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-18-2015, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,640
muffler question
Does anyone have any experience using a modern muffler in place of the tapered muffler? My 31 coupe has a hole in the muffler and sounds bad. Just wondering if a modern flow through muffler will work...
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