Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:55 AM
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Re: Florida Drivers
Nice bike, love big twins. I quit riding after 50 years due to safety. My last bike was a Kenny Roberts replica 750cc Flat Tracker.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:19 AM
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Re: Car Is Shrinking........
I have shared this numerous times in the past. I made this 'Shifter Bender Tool" to bend mine (and numerous others). You don't have to remove the shifter to use it.
Place the shifter thru the eye...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Car Is Shrinking........
I had the same problem. I bent the shifter ~2" to the right (assuming your car is left hand drive)so my leg would clear the steering wheel. Worked great, now I can drive in 1st no problem.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:06 PM
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Re: Clutch Housing Crack
Interesting they both cracked in the same location. Now my OCD is going to make me go out and check the ones I have for cracks :rolleyes:.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,559
Re: Nu Rex ignition switch
Rob, sorry for the confusion. I posted that picture in post #13 and it is incorrect. I have deleted it. Thanks for keeping me honest.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: UPDATE - 61st Annual OCMAFC Pancake Breakfast
I agree. It is so much nicer to see and take pictures when just the Model As are parked together.
FYI, there is also a drop-off on Glassell so she doesn't have to navigate the stairs if that is a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 12:55 PM
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Re: Original cost of 1931 Sport Coupe?
List price of a 1931 Sport Coupe is $500.00. Bumpers will cost you $12.38 extra. This according to the price list in "The Legendary Model A Ford" book.
You may have to buy a spare tire. My 1930...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 24
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Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
JMO, If that two bladed fan comes apart, there will be a lot more parts that are not original. I think I would change it out and save the original fan.
Nice car tho.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 26
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Re: Westach Ammeters.
Jim, yes i received it but have not had time to install. Life got in the way. Appears to be a very nicely built gauge tho.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,136
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 906
Re: Engine Number
My Town Sedan is registered with the engine numbers... in California. I doubt it is the same as my frame number but I can't say for sure.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,377
Re: Beautiful Day To Breakdown !
Are those American Classic Radials? I hope you removed all of the inspection stickers?
I didn't see the inspection stickers inside the tire when I mounted my American Classics. I only became aware...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,377
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch
Bert's has one sez made in USA, Made by Signal-Stat. https://modelastore.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=18394&search=signal&description=true&page=2. I have never used it tho, I just...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Second gear
Don't even think of starting the engine with the cover off! If two gears are engaged at the same time your day will go downhill in a hurry...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,136
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: So Cal radiator repair shop
I have not had to use them but a couple of club members recommended La Habra Radiator.
La Habra Radiator
361 W. Whittier Blvd.
La Habra, CA
(562) 690-0144
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,035
Re: A newbie needs help!
Charlie, not always it appears. The number on my engine in my Town Sedan is the number on my pink. My car does not have a "VIN" number like in your picture.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: bedix???
I have never had an issue with my modern starter drive. But as a preventative measure I wanted the gear teeth to engage farther into the ring gear so I made this spacer.
The shims Snyder's has are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,136
Re: UPDATE - 61st Annual OCMAFC Pancake Breakfast
Bruce, thanks for the update. The Harbor Area MARC are planning on a caravan of ~10 cars plus a couple of moderns. It is good to know of the change before we get there so I can change my map.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 03:08 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 921
Re: Universal Tires
If I waited until my "front tires are almost worn-out", my back tires would be gone. My rear tires always wear out faster than the fronts.
FYI, most manufacturers now recommend that your better...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,524
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 921
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 09:00 AM
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