Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2015, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,602
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2015, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,885
Re: Roof coating
They probably don't even sell evaportive coolers in CT, and the season is wrong, they are disappearing from the stores here until next spring...
But, they sell cheap cans of asphalt spray to stop...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2015, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,885
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2015, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,885
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2015, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 12,423
Re: Non fitting / defective aftermarket parts
Just to throw a little more fuel on the fire...we may live long enough to see restorers using 3-D printers to replicate parts. I just saw an auction with three of the printers for sale, so it's no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2015, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,378
Re: uncomfortable seats
My 31 Slant windshild Town Sedan has a comfortable front seat, but I do sink down into it a bit too much. As it has the original upholstery and springs I don't want to change it, but I was thinking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2015, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 13,324
Re: electrical fuse problem
When I was into Spridgets (MG Midget/Austin Healey Sprite), the model A of sports cars, one of our best restorers always added a "smoke test" guage to his dash. He converted an old guage, added a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2015, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,030
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2015, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 23,906
Re: Oil Filter
Bob, that's just the filter...what about the remote mount gizmo?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2015, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,052
Re: liscense plate restoration
His web page says he is retiring and only does CA plate restorations....he does have some nice restored plates for other states for sale.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2015, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,129
Re: roof glue
I asked a similar question when I first visited the barn and was told "by hand, and very carefully."
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2015, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,645
Re: Not Model A... 1914 Dodge Touring
Looks like one of the cars Black Jack Pershing used to pursue Poncho Villa aftger Pancho and his "army" attacked Columbus, NM. First use of motorized infantry in the US Army.
:D
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-14-2015, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 10,028
Re: Warning bad seller on FordBarn
Only if he returns the money and the cost of shipping, otherwise, he risks his original price, original shipping, and the return shipping cost.
He have shipped them back with a COD to cover the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-14-2015, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,661
Re: OT - Show on maintaining old cars in Cuba
The "reality" car shows are usually just too much BS put together quickly by a producer.
"restored" cars selling for high prices with no headliner installed.
An explaination of Turbocharging by...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2015, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,360
Re: Never been easier.
" making way for the sleek horrible looking 1950's modern furniture which today is considered by many as pure junk."
Oh no no no....now that's MID-CENTURY stuff that has become highly collectible?...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2015, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,365
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2015, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,839
Re: Great Day in Hellerton, PA
Since we have a farm near Oley, PA I went to Microsoft Streets and Trips to find out how far away Hellerton is.
They only list Hellertown, no Hellerton. I assume they are not the same. Lehigh...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2015, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 10,014
Re: NY Times on the demise of the automotive cult
I can't say I like the idea, but 100 years from now there will probably be as many cars at the house as there are horses now. 100 years ago I expect no one could envision a world without horses.
:(
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2015, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,670
Re: manifold washers
So what's all this about manifold washers? Will my manifold get dirty without one? Is it a dry cleaning process, or is there a jug of soap and water included?
Vacum or electric?:D
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2015, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,047
Re: 70 degrees today in northern California
Back when the Rio Grande river ran through El Paso mosquitos were pretty common in the upper valley with all the irrigation canals. Since Colorado and NM stopped releasing water, the Rio Grande is a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2015, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 9,635
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2014, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,178
Re: cleaning out pieces of oil
OK..gotta chime in with my war story.
My father had a friend the swore by "Golden Motor Honey" back in the 60's. It was sort of like STP.
When he burned up the engine in his 61 Buick and we...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2014, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,356
Re: Barn find 1931 SW 160-B
Back when I was in college and the dinosaurs roamed the earth, I would run a quart of AT fluid in the oil for a change or two. A power mechanics teacher at the college did this and said the AT fluid...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2014, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,138
Concours
OK...this is not strickly a Model A question, but:
If you could only afford to attend one national concours in 2015, which one would it be?
I don't mean the annual Model A meets, those go...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-21-2014, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,379
Re: new cover... any recommendations?
Just a note of caution. Depending on where you live, it the car is not garaged, a cover can cause as much harm and leaving it uncovered.
Rust issues if it holds moisture in wet climates...or from...
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