Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 540
Uncanny stories about A's
See the story of the history of my 1930 cabriolet in the Early V8 Forum under "uncanny stories" at the end of the thread.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-25-2024, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,986
Re: uncanny stories
In the spring of 1968 in San Diego I bought a 1930 Cabriolet from Truly Nolan pest Control. He was headquartered in Arizona and his only form of advertising was painting his name on various antique...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2024, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 614
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2024, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,207
Re: Cheap Gas
Worked at the Signal gas station in Big Bear City, Ca. in 1963 just out of high school. Gas was $.24/gal, saw a price war down to $.19/gal. Mom collected Green Stamps, I saw the Blue Chip stamps...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 891
Re: Speedometer "sticking" at random
Glad to hear you solved the problem. Also glad to see all the speedo info I posted on the "Model A House" technical site years ago helped your project. Ray Beardslee
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 754
Re: 1929 TwoLite headlamps w/ LED turn signals
I think back in the late 50's early 60's there was an aftermarket turn signal switch that mounted on the steering column just under the steering wheel that had a rubber wheel that rolled against the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2024, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,268
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2024, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,531
Re: Synchronized Transmission
The stress of unsynchronized shifting causes one to grip the gear shift ball with a fist, that just compounds the problem. Use only two fingers lightly to shift, the shifter will side in when the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 291
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-09-2024, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 922
Re: Bumper Hitch / Mullins
I also have a Mullins and don't think you would be beyond the capabilities of the era hitches providing the bumper is mounted solidly.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,246
Re: Model A Runs rich after Carb rebuild
Alwaysamopar74:
Original jets had numbers stamped on their bases and concave tips to preclude wicking & creating a leak.
compensator jet #18,19
cap jet #18,19,20,21
idle jet...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-03-2024, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 417
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2024, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,056
Re: Ford car Ford gas
I have a pair of the repro faces I bought in the late '70's. With two plastic frames I put one on my 1927 Tolkhiem pump in the backyard & the other in my shop. On the back side I put a pair of "That...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-20-2024, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 582
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-19-2024, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 880
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2024, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 2,866
Re: Favorite "A" Body Style
My '28 roadster p/u longbed. Added 2' to the bed and chassis & included a '46-'48 V8 Columbia. A usable size bed w/ a removable trunk in it to lock things up.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2024, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,177
Re: Blocking manifold heater tube
I've trolled the supermarket shelves for useful items while working on the A's. Lids, tops, jars, containers & weird shaped cans. You might even find something new & delicious to eat!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2024, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,177
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2024, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,225
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,652
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2024, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,986
Re: uncanny stories
San Diego Big 3 swap meet about 10 years ago I ran across a pile of vintage license plates on the ground in one stall. Sign said singles $3, pairs $25. I look and found a 1928 Calif. plate in the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-05-2024, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,986
Re: uncanny stories
Als48, I posted the w/s-pinetree story but yours reminded me of my high school ring. I graduated in 1963 and bought a class ring. A month later I was out horseback riding, not the same ride, with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-04-2024, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,986
Re: uncanny stories
I have one too. Lived in Big Bear Lake,Ca. in high school 61-63. Family had horses & I road out through the forest a lot around the valley. Had a '30 "A" fordor as my only car with the wrong w/s in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2024, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 899
Re: Hinge Pin Mirrors
Blucar, I have the same VW hinge mirror on my '28 pickup mounted to the side of the windshield frame where the wing nut was. Been there for 50 years & works great. Also have the smooth style w/o the...
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