Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:44 AM
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Re: Remove front fenders
By the looks of the rust on those fenders,and none on the splash apron,I would guess those apron pieces are ones somebody drilled and bolted on,instead of original welded ones.If they are bolted on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 388
Re: Aaaa
I used to have a picture of a 30-31 AA,with the front axle 15-20 feet ahead of the radiator.I don't remember about brake rods,but I do remember seeing the mile long drag link.It was taken in potato...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,521
Re: sign of the times
Years ago I bought a 35000 mile RHD Kenworth tractor.I did drive it 150 miles home,but wouldn't want to do it again.It had a 5X4 two stick transmission,so I felt pretty stupid driving it.My left...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,521
Re: sign of the times
Years ago I was in the local JD dealership looking up parts to overhaul my dozer engine.The parts guy and I were scoping out the part numbers and writing them down.(microfiche).The owners son,mid...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 530
Re: Model B Block Boss on side of block
I've read about the vacuum clutch thing,but I don't know if any were built.I've never seen a picture anyway.This is the first time I've heard about vacuum assisted brakes,where could I find that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 899
Re: Lacquer Paint fix?
A few years ago I asked the paint guy I use if lacquer really was outlawed where I am.He said no,but he never corrects people about that when they bring it up.His call for it is close to zero.They...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,034
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 383
Re: Remove front fenders
On the 30 that nose cone piece of the splash apron is welded to the fender.Now,a lot of them were bolted on the fender by owners over the years to use a 31 fender,my 30 is has them bolted on instead...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,440
Re: Cleaning the radiator
Solutions and flushings are not going to open up blocked tubes.A tube that is blocked up 3 inches from the opening is not going to let solutions down there to open it up.The juice will just find an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 712
Re: Front Leaf Spring
I don't know if anybody is doing heat arching around here or not.The go-to spring shop near me moved to a bigger location about 20 years ago.I was in there after they moved,and noticed the gas...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,145
Re: Opinion Re Differential Gear Ratio
I didn't realize where you lived.From what I remember of Long Island a high gear ratio would be of zero concern.I hauled seed potatoes from there about 40 years ago.I could zip right along with 220...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,145
Re: Opinion Re Differential Gear Ratio
I have a late 31 coupe with a Mitchell OD and 3.54 gears.Seems to work fine for me.I forget to take it out of OD a lot when I stop,I just drive off again.Very seldom do I get into a situation where I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 530
Re: First start of the season
I parked my coupe in the shed early last October,planning to use a couple of more times before winter.I never did,and got in it last Sunday and tried it.The car started,so we drove it 12 miles to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 689
Re: Head stud to block
I still have a big assortment of those inserts from working on equipment.All the taps,and drill bits are kept in the assortment and not allowed out in the rest of the world.Mine are called Keenserts.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,254
Re: Newbie with '29 RPU
Is anyone making the top frames right now for the open pickups? Original type,non-folding,and NOT the universal ones.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,062
Re: Little Dearborn
I bought four sets of bumpers from them in the mid-90's. That was the place to buy bumpers back then.I still have two of the sets,I just bumped my knees on them squeezing between two A's parked nose...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 620
Re: Hole inside front block
Thats normal.It is just cast in,no need to finish it off.It just handles the overflow of oil,and spills it over onto the cam gear.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,052
Re: Are You New.. I Was Too...Best Ever Book
I have a Volkswagen manual like that from the mid-70's,but it is not from that series.Mine is,How To Repair Your Volkswagen For The Compleat Idiot.It was written by John Muir.While I have the Bently...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 416
Re: 1931 coupe Rear corner repair
Possibly a donor car.I just sold the rear corners off one to a guy that said the repros were not available right now.I had a fire damaged coupe but the corners still had the pinstriping on them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,325
Re: 3 window coupe
There are some details that differentiate the Ford built slant windshield Fordor bodies from the other manufacturers.I think the easiest detail had something to do with the style of the D-nuts.Back...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2024, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,194
Re: Car Is Shrinking........
I'm kind of looking for a Victoria.I'm going to replace my July of 28 Phaeton.But,I only want a steelback,no puffy tops.I'd be just as happy with a slant window Fordor too.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2024, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,325
Re: 3 window coupe
I think that picture was put there by accident.The 3 W coupe had no sunvisor.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,254
Re: Newbie with '29 RPU
The tops were not held on with snaps on those trucks,they were nailed on.They were not removable or foldable.There is supposed to be a piece of wood on top of the back panel,the roof nails onto...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,194
Re: Car Is Shrinking........
Years ago I was on my way into town,and the local PD was on traffic detail at a water line repair.The officer looked at me,did a double take,and pointed for me to pull over and park off to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,194
Re: Car Is Shrinking........
Legroom or seat room is not a problem for me in an A.My problem is my shoulders.I can only drive a closed A with the window up for a very short time.I have to have my arms out from my sides,so the...
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