Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:06 PM
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Re: Rear taillight bracket 28 sedan
Randy hit the nail on the head with a picture. I have no experience with Briggs and Murray fordoor sedans. Now I know, better late than never.
Rusty
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Rear taillight bracket 28 sedan
The taillight bracket is fastened to the rear body crossmember, not the frame. There should be 3 D-nuts on the left side of the rear crossmember that accepts the fine threaded bolts that secures the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Henry and Edsel
Same here, our family drank unpasteurized milk straight from the cows and all 5 of us kids are still alive, however my mom did pass away at 99, but I don't believe it was from unpasteurized milk!...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Block Restamp
The problem with a rivet gun is that it has many strokes when you pull the trigger. I think you would end up with a real mess with an illegible set of numbers. Just my opinion. I would use a 3 or...
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Forum: Model-A
04-25-2024, 09:27 AM
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28-29 closed car metal header cover
For sale, 28-29 closed car metal header cover. This header fit 28-29 coupes and tudor sedans. The header cover is in very good condition. I see no damage on it. It needs to be cleaned up, but there...
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Forum: Model-A
04-25-2024, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Model-A
04-21-2024, 05:00 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 03:25 PM
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Unusual forged front fender bracket
I got a pair (really not exactly the same) of 28/29 forged front fender brackets at a swap meet yesterday. One is the usual style - left one in the pictures, but the other one has several unusual...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 4
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Mystery intake manifold
Yesterday I got an intake/exhaust manifold at a swap meet. The exhaust manifold part looks like a later model A manifold. However, the intake manifold is one I have never seen. It has a flat top...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 29 standard phaeton belt rails
I bought a wood kit for my 29 phaeton made by Classic Wood in NC. The belt rail wood pieces were crap. They were cut with a bandsaw. Ford originally steam bent them. The curved ends broke when I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2024, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 762
Re: Wheel Well Patch Panels
I agree with Keith True, Why replace the fender well(s). On my 29 phaeton, I repaired worse problems that you have. I replaced some of the worst area with new sheetmetal and other smaller places I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2024, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 436
Front seatback riser question
I have a 28/29 front seatback riser that I have a question about. The riser is just like the one in my 28 special coupe. The question I have is: is the same riser used on 28/29 roadsters? I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2024, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: 28 roadster seat frame and riser
I have an original 28/29 roadster seat frame in pretty good condition. The repros I have seen are very poorly made. Original parts fit perfectly and the mounting holes are already there unlike the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2024, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 598
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2024, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Metal Stem Tire Valve question
There is no inside hardware required if you are referring to the inside of the inner tube. The only thing that goes inside is the round part of the valve stem about the size of a nickel. The nut...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2024, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2024, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 28
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Re: What year is this car???
I doubt the car is a 1930, if it was built in September of 29. However, the engine may not be the original one that was in the car when built. Someone probably in the past swapped the 21" wheels...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2024, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: 1928 wood header sheet metal fitting
On my 28 coupe, I had to trim off a fair amount on the front of the wood header - the wood header was from Classic Wood in NC. Is the wood header original or new wood? If it is new wood, you might...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2024, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Headliner Ideas
Assuming you don't want to remove the top, like you mentioned. If it were me, I would reinforce the damaged bows with somewhat thin sheetmetal which could be screwed to the side(s) of the bows. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2024, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Quick measurement needed, '29 Coupe or Tudor
I have a 28 special coupe that is identical to all 29 coupes as far as the door openings are concerned. The measurement from the A pillar to the B pillar at the bottom is 27 1/2". The measurement...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2024, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: 1929 Tudor front 'kick' panels
Is you other upholstery authentic looking including the cowl panel you have? If you have one good one, you could just buy some matching upholstery material and water resistent upholstery hardboard to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2024, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 739
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-28-2024, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 444
Shackle end plates question
First, I am a model A person and don't know much about model T's. I bought these shackles thinking they were for a model A, but they are slightly smaller than those used on a model A, including the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2024, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,013
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2024, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 385
Re: Door panel blanks
I am trying to find the same hardboard to use for my 29 CCPU -doors, cowl and B pillar areas. I think most upholstery shops use 1/8" thick water resistant upholstery board (material). I have...
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