Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2021, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,977
Re: Headlight switch problem
Could your problem be a bad bulb? I had a tail light/brake light problem I couldn't find, an elderly observer said "you got a bad bulb", A new bulb fixed it.
Good luck,
Roadster, 31
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2021, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 686
Re: Early 28 braking
Thanks for the info. My problem (one of many) is I am trying to make the "A" road worthy without a complete teardown. I got the thing running well, and now the brakes need attention, next the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2021, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 686
Early 28 braking
I bought an early (mid April) Model A Sport coupe a couple of months ago. I just started looking it over. I have had several A's in the past, but nothing like the braking system on this car. No...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2021, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,472
Re: 28 Sport Coupe
RE. 40-A twins post: I like your photo, I didn't think there was two white Fords on the planet.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2021, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,472
Re: 28 Sport Coupe
Thank you to all those who replied to my questions. I got the car home yesterday, got all the bat and bird droppings washed off. It isn't quite as beautiful in the harsh daylight. But, it is very...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2021, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,472
28 Sport Coupe
I just Moved back to Minnesota from the great state of CA. We lived in Pioneer for 5 years -- without a Model A, I started getting the shakes and found I needed a Model A again. A friend had one in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2013, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 247
Views: 78,079
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2012, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 15,527
Re: Animal problem
The small red squirrels are the worst ofenders, when I moved to the woods they were chewing everything. It wasn't good enough th sit on the bird feeder and eat sunflower seeds they chewed a hole...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2012, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 196
Views: 105,136
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2012, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,423
Re: 40 Coupe rollover, are you covered?
I checked with my State Farm agent about trailers, antique autos, boats, bikes, etc. everything is covered! buy a Model A, Harley, boat or anything you will insure with the company; it's automatic...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2012, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,554
Re: Cylinder Head Chisel?
Tom, I don't believe for a second you would drive that between the head and block of your Model A. But, yep that's a floor chisel! the floor chisel and concrete chisel are (I believe) are one and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-12-2012, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,029
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2012, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 19,729
Re: grundy alert
I have had State Farm for 40+ years, they have insured my boats, cars, Model A's, motorcyles, and home; no restrictions on anything and reasonable. Regards, E LaBrash
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2012, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,899
Re: Bill Williamson Wife .....
Bill, I am sorry to read of your loss; My wife Betty passed away from early onset AD last year, so I have some idea what the family is going through. After the pain of your loss and roll of caregiver...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2012, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,713
Re: Babbit supplier
Lawrie, I get mine from Purity Castings in B C Canada; the last time I got 50 pounds it was $300 + to get it from BC to SE Minnesota. I use their #11 and never had a problem with failure. I think you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2012, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,630
Re: Is There a Historian in the House?
About 25 years ago My wife and I deciade to buy a Model A, I had one we drove around in High School and had many fond memories. We moved to the "burbs" in the woods with our Model A and family I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2012, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,577
Re: Reinforced Mains
Kurt, just keep on tinkerin' I doubt if it will work but don't let that stop you. the nay-sayers have shown up throught history. There was one when the first steam engine was unveiled. He said "ha,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2012, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,238
Re: Model "A" Sabotage of Yesteryear
A friend of mine from far northern Minnesota was one of nine children of a pulp-wood cutter. the family had a very cranky old man for a neighbor that always tried to make their lives misrable, so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2012, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,027
Re: Cleaing out a Model A gas tank
Send it to Brent; he did one for me, it looks brand new inside and out! well worth the $$$ --- gas tank, not a spot to pinch pennies. EL
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2012, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,269
Re: Emergency Landing 30 Roadster
Model A's are wonderful cars; there is nothing like starting out, looking down the hood hearing the slight gear noise in 1st and second. Take her for a ride and no one sees you but have it quit and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2012, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,859
Re: Model A color revisited
Thank you Russ, I don't think I have ever seen a good representation of the color but it sure looks great on Marco's site. That might be my computer monitor showing it's version, every once in a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2012, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,859
Re: Model A color revisited
OK thanks for the info guys, I am going to try thorn brown on a piece of sheet metal, might try some Brewster Green same time. EL
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2012, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,859
Model A color revisited
Good morning! I am still in the process of trying to pick a late 31 Standard Roadster color, I've narrowed the choices to Black, Brewster green, Dark Ford Maroon, when my lady walked behind me, poked...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2012, 04:26 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,995
Re: Roadster in the rain
Purdy, nice 30 roadster. I've had two of them, there is something about a nice roadster -- fun to drive or just sit and look at. I'm working on a late 31 right now that I hope to get on the road this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2012, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,662
Re: 30's Ford Motorcycle...?
Nope, it was Illinois. Google; Ford Garage V8 60 hp Ford Motorcycle. I have 6 of the 60hp engines in my shop, they are kind of a novelty, you can pick them up and put them on the shelf without a lift...
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