Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2013, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 3
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Tire width
I have spare tire wheel wells in both fender. I'm having a hard time getting spares in and out. I can let the air out, but then I have to pump them up in order use them. I understand some tires...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2013, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,392
Re: Body sandblasting
I had my slant window striped using Dustless Blasting that using fine glass and high pressure water. They came to the house. The door jams were OK and didn't need striping. We left the doors on and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2013, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,463
Re: 40 Ford brakes
Thanks Guys, I'll adjust them tomorrow. I appreciate all the response. With this group, I would expect nothing less.
Thanks again
JBC
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2013, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,463
40 Ford brakes
I had all my drums turned on my 40 Ford, the shoes were arches to match the drums, they were bled and adjusted by a well known and respected brake shop. I have a Farley hard pedal, but it's very...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2013, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,665
slant window windshield won't close all the way
Good afternoon, I'm reassembling my S/W four door after painting.
But now the windshield is hitting the sill above the tank. This sill is bowed out but the windshield is straight and it's hitting...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-20-2013, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,447
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2013, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,447
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2013, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,739
Re: Time to paint
Soda blasting is a no no. To many nooks and cranes that trap the soda. And before you paint,the soda has to neutralized. Bad news on an A. Goggle Dustless blasting. There should be someone close....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2013, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,739
Re: Time to paint
I just went through this sane thing. except I didn't remove the body. This car was an old restoration. I removed all the fenders, every thing forward of the fire wall, running boards but not the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2013, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,093
Re: Door lock mechanism drawings on a slant window
Thanks Kevin and everyone for your help. Kevin was correct, the handle was not going in all the way. The mounting plate was upside down hitting the door keeping the handle out just a little. It has...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2013, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,106
Re: boor lock problem
Thanks James, I couldn't find him or his web sight. I guess I,m looking in the wrong place.
John
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2013, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,093
Re: Door lock mechanism drawings on a slant window
Yes, Tom it was using white grease spray the best I could with the panel on. And it worked OK before I took the handle off several months ago. lately I've been going through the back door in order to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2013, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,093
Door lock mechanism drawings on a slant window
This is a follow up on an earlier thread. The outside right side handle on my Slant Window will not turn. I have used the correct locking handler, a back door handle, even a screw driver. But the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2013, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,106
Re: boor lock problem
Sorry James, It's a 4 door. Getting old. The handle and lock worked with no problems before I removed it. I think it's going in all the way. I haven't put the screws in yet. I tried the key, but it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2013, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,106
boor lock problem
Good afternoon, I took the door handles off my 31 2dr S/W to have it painted. I've been able to open the right front door by the inside handle. But when I reinstall the outside locking handle, I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2013, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,026
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2013, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,026
Thermostat -= Yes or No
I just had my radiator rodded out and I plan on replacing both the hoses. my question-should I continue run a thermostat. I have one in my old hose now, but sometimes it over heats on hills? Not many...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2013, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,205
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2013, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,205
Re: reassembly after painting
If anyone else can help! This in the first time I've tried to put an "A" back together. There not another S/W around for me to check. My 31 roadster doesn't have welting between the fenders and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2013, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,205
reassembly after painting
Gentleman, I know there's a lot of people on the form that have done this, but it's my first time and I meed some advice on assembling my Slant Window after it was painted. All four fenders, running...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-20-2013, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,013
Re: Oil leak in my 40
I got a lot of information and referinces on my oil leak on my 40 Ford. Thank you all. I had a second question, can I remove the front clip with out to much trouble in order to get better access to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2013, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,013
Oil leak in my 40
Gentelmen I need help.
I have an oil leak from the rear main seal, anyway, I think that's where it's coming from. I'm using 50 weight oil hoping that would help, but there are 6 or 8 drops per...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2013, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,661
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2013, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,661
Ford is upside down
My 40 Ford steering wheel is 3 turns from stop to stop. If I center the steering wheel 1.5 and 1.5 turns, my horn botton with Ford stripped is upside down. If I adjust the pitman shaft I can jet Ford...
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Forum: Early V8
03-02-2013, 02:49 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,257
wheel spacers
I'm looking for a set two or four wheel spacers for my 40 Ford.
5 at 5 1/2 one in thick.
352 208 6359
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