Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2014, 09:28 AM
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Re: 1928 Ford Phaeton/Huckster
So I drove the ol girl about 15 miles friday, when i got home noticed the radiator was steaming a little and looked at the #8 head bolt and it was bubbling around it. It didn' the clamp and no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2014, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 51
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Re: 1928 Ford Phaeton/Huckster
I replaced the coil, plugs and condensor. Figured out it was fuel, removed sediment bowl, blew out the line with an air hose and seems to run great. Now i need to install my tank pickup screen. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2014, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 51
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Re: 1928 Ford Phaeton/Huckster
QUESTIONS NEED HELP_
Long time no talk. I was having some drivability problems, I ended up buying a "new" to me rebuilt carburetor. Ran it and basally had the same problem. Under a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2014, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 51
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2014, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,514
Re: 1928 Ford Phaeton/Huckster
I check the points gap, it was way off, reset it and also set the plug gap again. Ran it around for a few miles, as it warmed up/heated up (90 degrees outside) about 15 minutes, under full throttle...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-03-2014, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,514
Re: 1928 Ford Phaeton/Huckster
No kids yet but we are getting married in December.
Anyone have any other ideas about running rough when hot. It started after about 40 minutes of stop and go and then going up a big hill (2nd...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2014, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,514
Re: 1928 Ford Phaeton/Huckster
Well I took it to town to fill it up with gas, ran great, came back home an picked up Michelle to run some errands and all went well the frist 20 or so miles, then it starting backfiring out of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2014, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: OLD Optima still going......
we use them in our jeeps, they have gone down hill since they were bought out. They aren't the same quality. We've had decent lunch keeping a battery tender on them and making them last, but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-19-2014, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,514
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2014, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 51
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2014, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,514
Re: 1928 Ford Phaeton/Huckster
I started putting the bed on tonight, grandpa came out to help. He built the bed out of rough sawed oak from a friends woods, and used the handrails out of a convent. It has been built for over 25...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2014, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,514
Re: 1928 Ford Phaeton/Huckster
The lifts nice, it makes life a lot easier. I've found it makes my buddy's lives easier as well! Its a challenger 10,000 versymetric lift.
I used a base/clear, the brand is Nason and the color...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2014, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 51
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Re: 1928 Ford Phaeton/Huckster
My grandparents came out to the barn together last night and she got teary eyed. They are pretty excited to watch the progress. Hopefully I'll have together in teh next two weeks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2014, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,514
Re: 1928 Ford Phaeton/Huckster
I tried to do it myself without buying the Casewell kit. I used vinegar, 99.9% nickel welding rod with the flux removed, salt, and a 6 volt battery charger. It started to work pretty well, but I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-12-2014, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,514
Re: 1928 Ford Phaeton/Huckster
Tried to nickel plate the headlight rings, it kind of worked but not great. I realized the headlight lenses that came on the truck when we got it are wrong, but they don't look bad. I also sat the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2014, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,514
Re: 1928 Ford Phaeton/Huckster
Some more pics, worked on the wheels. I'm in the process of nickel plating the headlight rings. Its working but taking forever. I'll post pictures when I get a little further along.
I added...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2014, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,514
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2014, 03:01 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2014, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,514
Re: 1928 Ford Phaeton/Huckster
Thanks everyone, I put the bed on tonight, mounted the grill and the hood. I also mounted the lights back on and put a stone guard on the radiator. I plan on pulling the wheels this weekend and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2014, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,514
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-04-2014, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 11,992
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2014, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,514
Re: 1928 Ford Phaeton/Huckster
Thanks everyone. I don't have much experience painting, but it turned out good enough for a driver. I just ordered a ton of parts from snyders and macs, should starting showing up Wednesday. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2014, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,514
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
07-31-2014, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Model T Everglades
I used to live in naples, heard that same story, one made it and the other didn't. There are pictures hanging in resturants in Naples of the journey. Pretty cool.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2014, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,514
Re: 1928 Ford Phaeton/Huckster
I already painted the underside of the body, as well as the frame and running gear with chassis saver, its a black paint that sticks to anything. I plan on masking everything and shooting the body...
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