Forum: Early V8
07-04-2017, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 250
Glenn C.
Wanted: Pair of 42 - 48 external hub brake drums 12". Please send pics and internal measurements along with price.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2017, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,242
Re: look at what i found
With that Government stamp or Logo you might be out of luck unless you are able to do it yourself. It could fall into the same category as counterfeiting paper money that was printed in that era. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2017, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,242
Re: look at what i found
During the war years, my father may have issued that actual sticker. He was the head of the WAR Time Prices & Trade Board based in Calgary.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2017, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,012
Re: Ideas to protect a new cement floor
Hello Dean, I have built two shops of my own in the last 18 yrs and several large buildings with cement floors prior to that. Each time we have spread on cement armor plate surface protector and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2017, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,744
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2017, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,371
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2017, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,961
Re: Mitchel overdrives
I have one in each of our three Model A's, matched up with their sycromesh transmissions. In my opinion, it is the best way to go. Service or questions is top notch.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2016, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,418
Re: new grill screen design patent pending
IMO your grill guard idea would work to a much better degree on the 28/29 cars rather than the grill guards the vendors sell. The grill guard the vendor sells rubs up against the headlight bar. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2016, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 10,665
Re: Camshaft timing gear rattling noise
You may find that the plunger bore diameter in the front timing gear cover is wore beyond a useable limit. The plunger flops around in the bore while running. Possibly someone else might know the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2016, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 719
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2016, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,763
Re: Any ideas where to put a batt disconnect?
It becomes a real pain in the neck with the above, to have it installed on the starter, with having to open and close the hood each time you use the switch. Ok! some will say you should check the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2016, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,439
Re: crack in block
If you cannot find a perfect replacement block......metal locking is the way to go. I have seen very large stationary engine blocks and other components, that required stitching and metal locking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2016, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,854
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2016, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,548
Re: Water Pump
If you were able to tighten the packing nut somewhat, and were temporarily able to stop the leak, that is not a leakless pump. I would try a original style grease fitting in the packing end, and see...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2016, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 941
Re: Shift Tower rebuilders
I have not proven it one way or another yet, but the hole in the ball on the repo shift leavers have been miss drilled, causing the shift leaver to locate to the drivers side too much. A friend of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-10-2016, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 642
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2016, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,522
Re: Squealing fan belt driving me CRAZY
My terminology on this may be wrong, but Tom may be on to something here. We hope you are trying to use a belt designed for the purpose i.e. Automotive belt, not a fractional type belt that would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2016, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,817
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2016, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,522
Re: Squealing fan belt driving me CRAZY
As the pulley on the alternator is quite a bit smaller than the original style generator pulley, you need to install a cogged or notched belt, as it will conform much better to the smaller pulley. At...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2016, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,139
Re: Keeping the windows up
You might end up with more problems than you anticipated, when you get new glass cut. The original glass thickness is thicker than the new glass. From what I understand, the original was 9mm, where...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-03-2016, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,888
Re: motor locked up
As per a couple of discussions sometime back, you possibly have a dislodged clutch disc dampener spring. It may be impossible to remove the starter without pulling the engine. There are a lot of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2016, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,967
Re: Cotter pin site
Great idea Carl! Here we go shopping again. Something for my grand daughters to do, when they come to visit on the weekend.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2016, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,078
Re: Ebay Town Car
In my opinion, if any of the Fordbarners contacted the seller directly with what evidence that had been posted, with pertinent questions directed to the vehicle for sale, it is probably possible the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2016, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,078
Re: Ebay Town Car
Thanks Bob! The wife is now happy again.....even though I informed her that we were not making a trip
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2016, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,078
Re: Ebay Town Car
Helpful answers that I receive here, might save me from taking a another holiday.....tsk, tsk.
1. Did not Model T Ford make a Town Car ? In looking at the hinge thumbnail pic as posted by Bob...
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