Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-30-2018, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 1,410
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Re: tell a Model A related story
My story starts on April 14th 1928 the day my Great Grandfather picked up his new tudor sedan. He bought it in our hometown of Madison Indiana at the Madison Car and Tractor Co. for
$573.39. He...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2016, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,462
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2016, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,462
Re: Removing Timing Gear Cover
I have all the bolts out except the hidden bolt. I have not been able to raise the front of the engine enough to access it yet. I have the rear motor mount bolts loose and thought that would be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2016, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,462
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2016, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,462
Removing Timing Gear Cover
I am having a timing issue and I am trying to remove the cover to check the gear alignment. It is an early 28 tudor with solid front motor mounts. I have all the bolts removed and was wondering if...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2016, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,360
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2016, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,360
Drum tail light stop plate finish?
I am rebuilding the tail light on an early 28. The stop plate was rusted an did not look like it had been painted or plated. What color should I paint it and also the inside of the light bracket?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2016, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,039
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2016, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,039
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2016, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,039
Windshield Wiper Wire Routing
I am wiring the wiper on a early 28 tudor. We bought the wire from Snyders and I am coming up about 6" short. I came out of the terminal box and came in thru the firewall, then it runs right along...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2015, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,872
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2015, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,872
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2015, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,872
Running Board Trim
I am putting new running boards from Snyders on a 28 tudor. Looks like the trim hooks over the top and then I have to roll the bottom under to hold them in place. How much do I roll under? Just the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2014, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 11,690
Re: Rock Moss Green 28 Tudor???
I want to thank everyone for the input on the matter. I really did not aim for it to go this far. I am very impressed with knowledge of the model A found on this forum. At this time we are not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2014, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 11,690
Re: Rock Moss Green 28 Tudor???
Not sure if you can tell by this picture. But this shows where the tag was removed from the gas tank. The tank had the original paint on it and the tag had never been removed.
Jeff
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2014, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 11,690
Re: Rock Moss Green 28 Tudor???
My dad told me that when his grandfather ordered the car that he told the dealer he didn't care what color it was, he just wanted the first one that came in. I know that you could not special order...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2014, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 11,690
Rock Moss Green 28 Tudor???
I asked a question yesterday about a restoration on a 28 tudor. I happened to mention that we are painting it Rock Moss. We knew that this would cause some debate. My Grandfather bought this car new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2014, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,272
Re: Question on paint colors
I went back and looked at the dawn dark gray. Ours is much darker than that. I am positive it is a 28, my great grandfather ordered it and picked it up April of 28 ( have the original bill of sales)...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2014, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,272
Question on paint colors
We are restoring a 1928 tudor sedan. We have a few questions about paint colors. The car will be painted Rockmoss green top and bottom with black belting stripe.
Was the spare tire bracket on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2010, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,429
Re: ? clearance between radiator and fan?
Fred, it sounds like I am doing the same set up as you have. I also have the leakless pump.I was worried about frame and body flex and that shaft
getting any closer. Sounds like you have already...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2010, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,429
Re: ? clearance between radiator and fan?
The radiator that we were running in the car was a 2 core but it had been recored (it is the flat tubes) The one we sent to be recored had been in the car at one time but I did not measure the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2010, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,429
? clearance between radiator and fan?
I am installing a radiator in a early 28 tudor. The radiator was sent to Berts to be recored and they used a 3 core and it is about 3/4" thicker than the stock 2 core core and don't think there will...
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