Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2021, 06:30 PM
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Question about light switch
My brother-in-law installed new light switch on his 29 Tudor. After moving the switch located on the steering wheel a few times it would lock up. After multiple times of disassembling and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2021, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 890
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2021, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 890
Tail light bracket & Spare tire bracket
Is there any kind of gasket or cushion between the brackets and the car. After doing a beautiful paint job it just doesn’t seem right to bolt the brackets to the body/fender without a cushion...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2021, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,443
Fan Blade Concern
The 29 Tudor my Brother in Law is rebuilding has a fan blade on it that I have not seen before. It runs smoothly but is not one piece. The two blades are fastened to the central hub but no welds are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2021, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,010
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2021, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,010
Re: Cleaning a Horn Commutator question
I did reluctantly try a dental pick. It barely made a scratch. That is when I decided it wasn't dirt, grime or whatever, it was the phenolic resin. I'm beginning to think that if there is a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2021, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,010
Cleaning a Horn Commutator question
Most threads mention cleaning the space between copper contact bars with a toothpick. Seems simple enough, however when I tried it, there is not a depressed groove between the copper contact bars....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2021, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 723
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2021, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,642
Upholstery Question
My brother-in-law is close to completing the body work on his 29 Tudor and is asking for advice on upholstery. While there are upholstery shops in town none are totally familiar with Model A's but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2021, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,748
Re: 2nd appeal for modern Rubelite Red Paint code
We went to the local paint jobber and gave him the paint code CG 596 1FG. We told him it was a Nason paint code. He came up with nothing. He even contacted the regional office and they said the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2021, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,748
2nd appeal for modern Rubelite Red Paint code
While my previous request for Rubelite Red paint code got a lot of responses (for which I am appreciative), I never got an actual code.
The local paint shops were not able to use Dupont code -...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2021, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,411
Re: Rubelite Red
Thanks for sharing all the photo everyone. I think that Rubelite Red makes for classy car. Maybe it's because it reminds me of the Cordovan Saddle Loafers that were popular when I was in high school...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2021, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,411
Re: Rubelite Red
I checked out TCP Global and Rubelite Red is not mentioned in the 1930 cars. I don't know where you saw it.
My understanding is that it was a 1931 commercial color.
The Paint and Finish Guide...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2021, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,411
Re: Rubelite Red
That is a little too red. Rubelite Red is a little more on the burgundy side.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2021, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,411
Rubelite Red
Does anyone have the acrylic enamel (basecoat/clearcoat) paint code for Rublelite Red. Thank You.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2021, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,879
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2021, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,879
Hood Painting Question
My Brother-in-Law is getting close to painting his 29 Tudor. He wants to know if the hood is painted as an assembled unit or are the pieces painted individually and then assembled.
His concern is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2020, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 929
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2020, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 929
1929 Tudor lower firewall holes
My brother-in-law is restoring a 1929 Tudor. He does the physical work and I agreed to help him on researching. I have some question regarding holes in the lower firewall. I know some are supposed to...
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