Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 508
Re: Tie Rod Replacement
Hello, mine were probably replaced a long time ago, marked at Thompson Products on them I think that’s TRW today.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,265
Re: Saw at the Old Car Festival 2023
Hello again, speaking of Clyde Barrow , he preferred Browning Automatic Rifles, that he stole from state armories. He once kill a man over a 1931 Deluxe Roadster,reportedly he liked Ford roadsters...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,265
Re: Saw at the Old Car Festival 2023
Hello.With the orange tip on barrel most likely a non firing replica, a real full auto Thompson will cost as much or more than Model A plus a class three FFL . Semi automatic start around $2000....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 982
Re: Car will not start
Check timing with the plug provided to make sure timing gear is good, then drain gas from tank , and if possible put in a few gallons of non ethanol if available in your area. Ethanol fuel has a bad...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,525
Re: How tight should the...
Hello, as per last 3 posts , that was my reasoning also for using the plastic inserts, easier than replacement of steering arms ,again.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,264
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 652
Re: Serial Number and Year of production
Hello, I have seen that on Pennsylvania titled cars of that era , a 1940 Pontiac that was sold in December of 1939 , titled as 1939 .This was a two owner car with the original title.Also with Model A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,327
Re: Timing gears
Always a demand for a cheaper product.Was a post on here about non fitting repro parts and cost seem to come up quite often.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2024, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 770
Re: Engine paint
Hello, I have also heard what post 2 and 4 said In thier posts ,can’t imagine Ford wasting much in the factory.Green must have been a popular color for engines then .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 744
Re: Electric Fuel Shut off
Hello, I have one on my 31 , installed by previous owner, seems to work ok , does have separate shut off switch, also have a master switch on battery. Better than having to raze hood to use factory...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2024, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 676
Re: Wheel Well Patch Panels
Hello, I can say for sure the repro panels have short comings at least on a 31 roadster .As suggested just repair the rusted areas and use weld . The car I am working on was hit on passenger side and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2024, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 972
Re: Why a fabric roof?
Hello, I also read about the limitations of steel press size in that era , the larger press were used for front fenders in particular. The Ist Fords common built with all steel roofs were the 1937...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,950
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 475
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,251
Re: New Radiator Opinions
Hello, agree that it is hard to find a radiator repair shop anymore, had mine repaired after checking with four other shops, only one could actually clean and repair it, they went out of business...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 385
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,663
Re: Light Wire Harness Bucket Seized/Issues
Hello, had some trouble with mine and found the small c clip the attached at the bottom of the rod was missing, it keeps the spring under tension without it the the forked selector would bind in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 385
Re: Front seatback riser question
Hello again, the 31 has a angle bracket that mounts to body sub frame and attachs to the quarter panel, which is is probably different than the 28 29 . The bracket reinforces the quarter panel quite...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 385
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2024, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 448
Re: '29 Standard Roaster Headlight question
Hello, one possibility could be car has wrong year on title, depending on the state , sometimes cars were titled the year they were first sold, I seen a 1940 Pontiac titled as a 1939 , also a 1929...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2024, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,076
Re: Ford car Ford gas
I remember those Ford gum ball machines, was one in front of the Tom Mccans shoe store.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2024, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 468
Re: Ford wire wheel
Hello, 1932 Fords had 18 inch rims, the only year to do so as standard equipment, 1933 34 also known as Model 40 have 17 inch rims . As mentioned a picture would help.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2024, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,720
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2024, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 415
Re: 31 Std. Roadster Wiper Motor
Hello again, that flap does cut down on wind slightly when fastened to windshield, forgot to snap it down , and wondered why it was noiser than usual.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2024, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 415
Re: 31 Std. Roadster Wiper Motor
Hello, this is a Deluxe top but picture shows the flap you mentioned, flap would be similar but in black cross grain , and of course the top bow is different.
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