Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:05 AM
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Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch
nkaminar, I've got one of those but it would be a challenge to mount on an A wheel as the spark & throttle levers precludes mounting it close enough to the wheel to make it work. Hope to figure an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 09:58 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 855
Re: UPDATE - 61st Annual OCMAFC Pancake Breakfast
The river is not directly dependent on the rainshowers. It is the release channel for a dam upstream when the lake behind it gets too full & the timing is determined by the water district. It is out...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-09-2024, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 997
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 826
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-04-2024, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: V8 Rear Axle Width
'42-'48 is 4" wider (2"per side). I have a 42-48 Columbia in my '28 A roadster p/u & the sides of the tires are just even with the fender bead.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,445
Re: Differential vent
To vent my Dif with a Mitchel, I had a 45* brass elbow & drilled & tapped the greasing access plug on the back torque tube till it was aimed up then screwed in a Zenith carb float valve. Works great,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,156
Re: Radiator 1928 model A / AS questions
I've had a replacement honeycomb core in my '28 pickup since 1973 with 87,000 miles on it. It has always cooled superbly & I have it flushed every time I put a new engine together (3 times). I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 672
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 8
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Uncanny stories about A's
See the story of the history of my 1930 cabriolet in the Early V8 Forum under "uncanny stories" at the end of the thread.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2024, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,215
Re: uncanny stories
In the spring of 1968 in San Diego I bought a 1930 Cabriolet from Truly Nolan pest Control. He was headquartered in Arizona and his only form of advertising was painting his name on various antique...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2024, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 699
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2024, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,340
Re: Cheap Gas
Worked at the Signal gas station in Big Bear City, Ca. in 1963 just out of high school. Gas was $.24/gal, saw a price war down to $.19/gal. Mom collected Green Stamps, I saw the Blue Chip stamps...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 926
Re: Speedometer "sticking" at random
Glad to hear you solved the problem. Also glad to see all the speedo info I posted on the "Model A House" technical site years ago helped your project. Ray Beardslee
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 837
Re: 1929 TwoLite headlamps w/ LED turn signals
I think back in the late 50's early 60's there was an aftermarket turn signal switch that mounted on the steering column just under the steering wheel that had a rubber wheel that rolled against the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2024, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,081
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2024, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,727
Re: Synchronized Transmission
The stress of unsynchronized shifting causes one to grip the gear shift ball with a fist, that just compounds the problem. Use only two fingers lightly to shift, the shifter will side in when the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,136
Re: Bumper Hitch / Mullins
I also have a Mullins and don't think you would be beyond the capabilities of the era hitches providing the bumper is mounted solidly.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 27
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Re: Model A Runs rich after Carb rebuild
Alwaysamopar74:
Original jets had numbers stamped on their bases and concave tips to preclude wicking & creating a leak.
compensator jet #18,19
cap jet #18,19,20,21
idle jet...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2024, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2024, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,075
Re: Ford car Ford gas
I have a pair of the repro faces I bought in the late '70's. With two plastic frames I put one on my 1927 Tolkhiem pump in the backyard & the other in my shop. On the back side I put a pair of "That...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2024, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 610
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2024, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 915
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2024, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 2,942
Re: Favorite "A" Body Style
My '28 roadster p/u longbed. Added 2' to the bed and chassis & included a '46-'48 V8 Columbia. A usable size bed w/ a removable trunk in it to lock things up.
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