Forum: Model-A
04-21-2024, 05:00 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 03:25 PM
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Unusual forged front fender bracket
I got a pair (really not exactly the same) of 28/29 forged front fender brackets at a swap meet yesterday. One is the usual style - left one in the pictures, but the other one has several unusual...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 4
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Mystery intake manifold
Yesterday I got an intake/exhaust manifold at a swap meet. The exhaust manifold part looks like a later model A manifold. However, the intake manifold is one I have never seen. It has a flat top...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 29 standard phaeton belt rails
I bought a wood kit for my 29 phaeton made by Classic Wood in NC. The belt rail wood pieces were crap. They were cut with a bandsaw. Ford originally steam bent them. The curved ends broke when I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2024, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 678
Re: Wheel Well Patch Panels
I agree with Keith True, Why replace the fender well(s). On my 29 phaeton, I repaired worse problems that you have. I replaced some of the worst area with new sheetmetal and other smaller places I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2024, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 386
Front seatback riser question
I have a 28/29 front seatback riser that I have a question about. The riser is just like the one in my 28 special coupe. The question I have is: is the same riser used on 28/29 roadsters? I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2024, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: 28 roadster seat frame and riser
I have an original 28/29 roadster seat frame in pretty good condition. The repros I have seen are very poorly made. Original parts fit perfectly and the mounting holes are already there unlike the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2024, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 532
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2024, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 659
Re: Metal Stem Tire Valve question
There is no inside hardware required if you are referring to the inside of the inner tube. The only thing that goes inside is the round part of the valve stem about the size of a nickel. The nut...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2024, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2024, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,574
Re: What year is this car???
I doubt the car is a 1930, if it was built in September of 29. However, the engine may not be the original one that was in the car when built. Someone probably in the past swapped the 21" wheels...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2024, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: 1928 wood header sheet metal fitting
On my 28 coupe, I had to trim off a fair amount on the front of the wood header - the wood header was from Classic Wood in NC. Is the wood header original or new wood? If it is new wood, you might...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2024, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 938
Re: Headliner Ideas
Assuming you don't want to remove the top, like you mentioned. If it were me, I would reinforce the damaged bows with somewhat thin sheetmetal which could be screwed to the side(s) of the bows. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2024, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Quick measurement needed, '29 Coupe or Tudor
I have a 28 special coupe that is identical to all 29 coupes as far as the door openings are concerned. The measurement from the A pillar to the B pillar at the bottom is 27 1/2". The measurement...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2024, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 397
Re: 1929 Tudor front 'kick' panels
Is you other upholstery authentic looking including the cowl panel you have? If you have one good one, you could just buy some matching upholstery material and water resistent upholstery hardboard to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2024, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 695
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-28-2024, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 366
Shackle end plates question
First, I am a model A person and don't know much about model T's. I bought these shackles thinking they were for a model A, but they are slightly smaller than those used on a model A, including the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2024, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,940
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2024, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 377
Re: Door panel blanks
I am trying to find the same hardboard to use for my 29 CCPU -doors, cowl and B pillar areas. I think most upholstery shops use 1/8" thick water resistant upholstery board (material). I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2024, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,940
Re: 28-29 Sport Coupe belt trim
The "ears" on the end that are bent inward into the latch pocket can easily be repaired. Mine had small metal pieces that were silver soldered to the inside of the outer piece.
Rusty Nelson
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2024, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,940
Re: 28-29 Sport Coupe belt trim
What I heard a number of years ago is his manufacture of the reproduction belt rail pieces went belly up and the manufacture got rid of the tooling the fellow had made, so he had no way to have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2024, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 687
Re: #6/9 stamp
JayJay is correct. It is quite difficult to restamp numbers and get a nice result.
Rusty Nelson
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2024, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Dudley Moordigian's Estate Auction
I wish I could attend the auction, but I live far away in the frozen tundra of Minnesota. He had some nice stuff. Thanks Dan for posting the notice.
Rusty Nelson
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2024, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,940
Re: 28-29 Sport Coupe belt trim
The two piece beltrail trim is also used on 28/29 special coupes and business coupes, as well as 28/29 sports coupes. The are almost impossible to find. I have two sets of them I have acquire over...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2024, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,680
Re: Arabian Sand Color
Most paint suppliers can match the color of your vehicle if you provide something that is the color you need to match for the paint computer to do its job. It might be hard to bring a door of other...
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