Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2022, 09:20 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2022, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,599
Re: F150
Live in a rural area where large pickups are commonplace. It is somewhat a regional thing as well as what suits your towing and hauling needs. 2 lane roads, long winters, impaired drivers, heavy...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2022, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 864
Re: 1929 Coupe sheet metal question
Yes it’s frustrating when a phone takes nice clear zoomable photo. And then I resize to a fuzzy mess to be able to post. I will try that resolution method next time once I figure it out.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2022, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 864
Re: 1929 Coupe sheet metal question
Your questions have been answered above but thought I’d pass these pictures along. Got these panels, package tray and riser from a Guy street rodding a ‘29 coupe. He was going to scrap so I decided...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2022, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 700
Re: Help with Phaeton Body alignment?
These are pics from my ‘29 Touring. I believe the body has never been removed off frame. The gap at the rear doors from the flat of the splash apron to the bottom of door threshold stamping is 5/8”....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2022, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,395
Re: Around the World Cars- Where are they today?
Another picture I found of the World Tour Victoria. Has the unique California plate, and a USC fan too. Strike my comment regarding Gentleman in yellow shirt from my club. Was a another Gentleman...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2022, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,395
Re: Around the World Cars- Where are they today?
I took these pictures of the World Model A’s at the National meet 1986 Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The Gentlemen in the yellow shirt is fellow Club Member George Klecka Salt Creek A’s. Assume Gentlemen...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2022, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,845
Re: The Engine Assembly Line
To A Model A; Thank You for compiling those wonderful videos for the engine and body plants. They really illustrate how much physical labor went into building the Model A. Some of those tasks...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2022, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,136
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2022, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,136
Re: Woofa Express looking for help.
Loping at idle and stuttering or hesitating during drive? My experience was a leaking intake manifold gasket. Pitched the gland type rings and went with flat gasket and solved problem. May not be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2021, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,231
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2021, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,196
Re: Is it possible to date my 28CCPU?
Thanks WTSHNN, that link does a nice job of detailing the gas tank date code. It describes that date codes were before or even after engine #s. Probably a function of lead times of body to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2021, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,196
Re: Is it possible to date my 28CCPU?
Whatever month & year your pickup was produced, she sure is a Beaut. I do have a question regarding the date stamp on the left side of firewall. My 1929 does not have a date stamp. I was wondering...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2021, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,227
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2021, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 761
Re: Phaeton Top Problem
Here’s a picture of my 1929 Phaeton top bows. As you can see the forward horizontal bow goes on a slight upward angle to rear of car. Also the scissors like rear bow sets solidly on the lower...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2021, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 777
Re: Trunk floor in '29 roadster...
Pete, This photo shows the various floor pans for a ‘28 to ‘29 coupe. The package tray is upside down and backwards but you get the idea. Sorry I can’t help with if they had flat floor bottoms for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2021, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 5,889
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-14-2020, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,551
Re: Model A only runs 40 miles
I would also suggest checking exhaust and manifold for blockage. Critters can get in there with acorns etc and create a restriction. Worth a check happened to me. John
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2020, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,005
Re: Is This Balsam Green?
Gary, car was repainted in late 50’s in the lighter green shade prior to my Dad buying the car. Paint underneath does look like Dawn Gray. I looked up color on line, why ford named a greenish color...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2020, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,005
Re: Is This Balsam Green?
Jim From Georgia, I looked in those hard to get at places and still have found the same paint. It’s a darker green with maybe a hint of blue. If I scratch under it it’s just raw steel. This car...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2020, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,005
Is This Balsam Green?
Hi, I am looking for some input as to what color this would be on my firewall. I am going with the assumption that it is original paint? The car is a September 1929 Phaeton so the only factory...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2020, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,294
Re: 1929 Dealer Supplement
Brad, Thank You for posting that copy of the Ford Dealer Supplement. I have never seen those supplements before nor the expanded photo of the S&L delivery. I am thinking there were multiple...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2020, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,294
Re: 1929 Dealer Supplement
Tim, I don't have a Dealer Supplement as you have described. Mine are 1'' X 17" sheets with punches for a binder. they were used a a sales tool for selling the cars and trucks. Some pages show the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2020, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,294
Re: 1929 Dealer Supplement
Tim, What was a dealer supplement? Was it sales literature or more service oriented. I have some literature but is more for sales showing features and benefits of the new Model A and is from 1928...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2020, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 959
Re: Are Roadster Floor Pans interchangeable?
Hi Phil,
I am new to forum so first time with a private message so hopefully it goes through. I am contacting you regarding your question about floor pans. I have a set from a '29 5 window coupe...
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