Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:02 PM
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Re: Town Car Deliveries
I was involved with one a
Long time ago
Yes the doors and cowl are same as slants but there are differences. The header is different from cabby and a400
The rear section is aluminum and the sills...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:25 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:01 PM
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Re: Coupe Body Weight?
The body only with no fenders upholstery etc is not that heavy
Two people can move it from sawhorse to sawhorse
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 03:29 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2021, 07:18 AM
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Re: Steering arms
I don’t know of any new. Not knowing exactly where or who built “new” ones... I’d opt for correctly re-balled ones. The correct way is to fly cut the old ball and press and weld a new ball on the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2021, 06:44 AM
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Re: Town Car Deliveries
“The tribute Town Car Delivery......”
I get a charge out of this term especially on B-J auctions. Often used on converted GTO etc
To me it equates to fake, knock-off, etc.
However as long as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2021, 03:41 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2021, 11:18 AM
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Re: Proper way to fold down top
All phaetons really take two people to up and down. IMHO
They are a bit flimsy and warp and bend fairly easily; particularly the deluxe phaeton
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2021, 10:57 AM
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Re: Hershey?
TN has what is commonly referred to as “Girl Scout Cookie sale law”
If a person is only doing one sale and not a perpetual vendor they do not have to collect and remit sales tax
Yeah the tax man...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2021, 04:30 PM
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Re: Hershey?
They took my money like there will be
I guess like everything it’s moving target...wait see
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2021, 11:12 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2021, 09:55 AM
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Re: Bolt and nut orientation
I have taken apart many originals but don't have one in the shop presently
All Ive seen is the head toward the fender and the nut inside the frame.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2021, 12:37 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2021, 03:52 PM
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Re: My FIRST Phone call to Burt's in Colorado
Yes! Berts is a true asset to the hobby in many ways!
Steve also focuses on quality in repo parts. He often contracts to have quality items made.
I talk to him often and seldom have trouble...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2021, 05:51 AM
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Re: Mothballs
Anyone had luck with the high frequency “noise maker”
I’ve got a perfect solution for those not faint of heart!
I have a barn snake somewhere in the shop (it’s a big shop!)
Never see it but find...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2021, 02:04 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2021, 05:55 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2021, 01:36 PM
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Re: Dr window handle
There is a tool (and one can be easily crafted) that will slide behind the interior handle. That will give some ability to rocking and pulling at the same time.
John may be correct as to the final...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2021, 09:59 AM
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Re: help with Model A market values
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Brent knows better than me as I haven't done a ground up in years. However, I do restore components and make alot of parts. I can tell you that a frame up used to take close to 1,000 hours if I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2021, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,653
Re: help with Model A market values
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10-20 MIGHT buy materials for paint, upholstery, bright work and glass!
A good restoration these days is $30k plus if done “close” to correct
Building a model a engine is going to approach...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2021, 06:49 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2021, 07:03 AM
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Re: Deluxe Phaeton top snaps
Thanks, I’ve had contact with Jim thru the years and he is very knowledgeable
Lost track and contact since his business closed
Will give him another try however
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2021, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 340
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2021, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 4
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Deluxe Phaeton top snaps
Anyone have a detailed diagram of what and where the top snaps and fittings go on the 180a? Did old LB instructions have such?
I restore the irons but my authoritative details are incomplete ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2021, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: 1931 Victoria
If you are speaking of a visor, no
It was the introduction of the slant bodies which have no visor
As Ronn says ...you can call it what you wish!!
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