Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2022, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,454
Re: front wedge
For me "correctly" is a method that centers the shoes in the drum. (New shoes ground to match drum size)
I borrowed a pro tool that precisely displays the shoe location relative to the drum and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2022, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,454
Re: front wedge
Just a follow up; my issue was mostly solved w/massaging the roller tracks that had been previously and erroneously ground/welded by a psuedo restoration house.
Also a pill will NOT achieve any...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2022, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,454
Re: front wedge
Howdy,
I am curious about the purpose of the step.
Just finishing a frt brake job w/ everything renewed and adjusted and find as I work the action prior to installing the drum the wedge will hang...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2021, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 763
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2021, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 763
31 rdstr rumble fasteners
Howdy,
Quit as an employee so consequently while not on the front burner the model a project is at least back on the stove! Just finished installing new floor panels
Two quick questions;
What...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2018, 01:56 AM
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Replies: 217
Views: 42,333
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2016, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 14,733
Re: 1930 Model A transmission oil change
Most auto parts stores have a cheap plastic pump that is inserted into whatever oil container your working with. Run a tube of equally as cheap hose from the pump to the trans or where ever.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2016, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,242
Re: Need some laquer
As a final, went to TCP and bought a quart of PPG lacquer. $190 including shipping. Will paint floors in DCC and spot and finish in Dura Cryl on the body.
Thanks All,
Gary:)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2016, 01:20 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,242
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2016, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,242
Re: Need some laquer
Thanks Art and Dodge,
The aerosol is interesting. That may come in handy some day. I'll check out Hirsch.
I see Mac's has a quart of PPG which is what I'm used to and what my supplier is out of....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2016, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,242
Re: Need some laquer
OK the belt.
To stay on track, I do not need striping enamel!! A lacquer supplier. That is what I need.:cool:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2016, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,242
Re: Need some laquer
I'm talking about the contour stripe not the pin stripe.
The common combo that I'm dealing with is Stone Brown, Stone Brown Grey w/ Tacoma Creme pin stripe.
I have 2 quarts of Stone Brown in color...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2016, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,242
Need some laquer
Howdy,
Does anybody have a source for some lacquer. I'm needing probably a pint of Stone Dark Grey to spot in the accent stripe for a repair.
Since my usual local supplier has no more tint to mix...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2016, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,898
Re: 31 roadster reproduction door
Thanks guys,
That was helpful. I'll burn a little more time searching for an original. I usually call Steve @ Bert's and will do so tomorrow. If no luck in a month I go repro and maybe I can massage...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2016, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,898
31 roadster reproduction door
Howdy,
I searched threads and come up fallow for info as the quality of a reproduction left door for a 31 roadster.
So who makes them and opinions about the fit and quality against an original.
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Forum: Model-A
03-08-2016, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 0
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31 Rdstr LH door
Howdy,
Anybody have a real nice original LH door for a 31 roadster. I need it. Gotta have it. It needs to be pretty nice. I'm done trying to repair junk and/or repop parts. If it needs a little...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2016, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,913
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2016, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,882
Re: u joint lube issues
Awhile ago I ran into some Mobil One 240 weight at a Grainger retail outlet. I bought the quart and haven't used it yet. It's synthetic thick honey. My intention was steering boxes.
For the Model A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2016, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,351
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2016, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,351
Inocuous tail light screw question
Howdy,
I have a simple question that I could not find a thread for. Are there lockwashers under the two screws that hold the tail light assembly to the fender bracket or just straight round head...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2016, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,917
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2016, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,315
Re: Shipping fenders
UPS boxed and padded appropriately is no problemo. Each fender in it's own box.
Good Luck, Gary
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2016, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,624
Re: More about engine oils..
Howdy,
Royal Purple RP is pretty good stuff. I use some of their gear oils in some racing applications with tremendous success. In one case it virtually eliminated axle wear that was a problem.
I...
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Forum: Model-A
12-21-2015, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 939
31 Rdstr rear fender brackets
Howdy,
Hopefully someone has two NICE original rear fender brackets for my 31 roadster. I believe the brackets I am currently working with are repro junk as they do not extend far enough out to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-13-2015, 12:11 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,839
Re: 31 rear inner fender replace
So I am wondering about the two fender bracket holes in the rear inner fender panel. I have replaced the inner panel and have noticed that the subframe has an indent as shown in Randy's post. The new...
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