Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2021, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 341
Re: Headlights for my '28
There is no need to change the headlights. If your existing headlights are single bulb all you need are 32/50 bulbs. You only need to keep your light switch matching your harness. Buy a switch from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2021, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 548
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2021, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 447
Re: Door latches
Agree on the originals. Reproductions came with my pickup when I bought it. The drivers side wouldn’t lock and I welded up the tab that slides under the tab to keep the handle from turning.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2020, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,309
Re: Snyder 5.5 head
So just curious, if Snyder approved the change, can the pattern(s) be changed, or will new patterns need to be made?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2020, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,309
Re: Snyder 5.5 head
It’s doubtful Tod will ever do that. Both of my heads, a 6:1 and the other 5.5:1 are shorter and when measured to compare both aren’t as wide as an original. Width not as much but length definitely...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2020, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 801
Re: Car cover question
What most people don’t realize is that California Car Cover, their covers are made by Covercraft. I have bought numerous covers in the past from California CC and they have Covercraft tags on them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2020, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,308
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2020, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,011
Re: Model A Ford Trunks
Ed, you’re far from me but I found some 1/8” at Austin Hardwood out here in Southern CA. They called it wiggle wood. It bends easily, but I still had to steam it on the sharp radius. What I don’t...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2020, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 479
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2020, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 232
Views: 52,642
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2020, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 704
Re: Disassemble Tudor Body
I used paint stripper on everything. Scraped off real easy. For the rust I bought food grade phosphoric acid by the gallon from a vendor on Amazon. I kept the metal wet with a spray bottle and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2020, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 982
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2020, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 982
Re: Tudor front seat questions
For cups and front seat hinge, read page 438 of the service bulletins. I didn’t look for the bar type, but I think they ran out in early 28.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2020, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 491
Re: Body Cart for Tudor Body
Here’s my body cart, cheap and simple easy to make. Swivel casters 4” from HF. never had a bit of trouble moving around. I located the legs in the rear where the body mounts are, up front just behind...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-11-2020, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 491
Re: Body Cart for Tudor Body
I used 2x6 for the frame with 2x4 for the uprights. Also triangle gussets in the corners to hold the 2x4 uprights. Also I made my uprights 2 different lengths so I could work underneath and on top...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2020, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 544
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2020, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 232
Views: 52,642
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2020, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 232
Views: 52,642
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2020, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 812
Re: 1929 A headlights
Just so you know, the vendors, not all of them, can supply a 2 wire harness for single bulb with or without cowl lights. The cowl light wire exits separately from the 2 wires going to the headlights....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2020, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 812
Re: 1929 A headlights
I think it might be the other way around in your case if what you currently have, 2 wire sockets 1/2”, and your harness is 3 wire. If you have an early 29, they should be single bulb reflector 2...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2020, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 812
Re: 1929 A headlights
I think I know what your problem is. You have what some of the CD vendors call 28 head lights. They have smaller 2 pin sockets for your conduit connection. Originally your light switch probably had...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-05-2020, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,727
Re: Swirled Glass Shift Knobs
I have shifter knobs (have a Mitchell OD with one too) that are made from polished rocks. Those could have been made who knows when.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-05-2020, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,885
Re: Decided to pull the motor/trans
The next time you pull the trans you might check the second third sliding gear on the main shaft, you said it was jumping out of gear. Ford recommended changing that if the main shaft needed replace,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-30-2020, 02:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 512
Re: 28 Tudor header brackets missing
At the end of that triangle piece in your photo should have a right angle tab with a hole for a wood screw. This is a very weak area on 28-29. 1930 was completely different up there. They had an...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-12-2020, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 624
Trick on a 57 Ranchero
The 57 Ranchero has a Trico wiper motor on it currently and it’s got issues. Can these be repaired? And suggestions what to do with it? Trying to keep this car original.
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