Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2020, 04:05 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2020, 03:36 AM
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Re: 30deluxe Roadster
That info is in number 6" How to Restore your Model A Book" available from most suppliers
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2020, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Ford A Tudor year built
It looks like you have the original engine that came with the car as the number lines up with that plate on the firewall !
That is rare these days as most cars have had the engine changed in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2020, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 11,482
Re: Bill Williamson
Sorry to hear your news Cindy.
Bill had friends around the world who will miss he humour and knowledge!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2020, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,089
Re: Model A only runs 40 miles
Most of the Small bore engines have an AF------- engine number and frame number,.
of course that can be changed sometimes if rebuilt.
If it is one of those 40-45 would seem about right
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2020, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,089
Re: Model A only runs 40 miles
Where was your friends Model A built? If it is a European car some of those had the small 3" Bore engine
.Look at the cylinder castings on the side of the engine if there is a large gap between the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2020, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,154
Re: throw-out bearing
I have one of those throwout bearings .It has Made in USA & Aetna stamped on the back
it is new in it's plain white box but bought several years ago .
I was just thinking of useing it but maybe...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2020, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 366
Re: Gas tank installation
The 28-29 Fordor 60 A ,60 B, 60C,
There is a good description on how to change it in the book ;9How to restore the Model A number 9
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2020, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,100
Re: How are 28-29 and 30-31 radiators different?
I've looked at a couple 30-31 rads I have and I think the holes in the rad mounting brackets are to far back mine seem to be 1"5/8 to 1"3/4 from the the front of the rad to the center of the hole ....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2020, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,100
Re: How are 28-29 and 30-31 radiators different?
I'm glad you have the right crossmember .I would hate to think of doing that job over!!
That looks like a new rad you have there .I thought the mounting holes on the support bracket should be in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2020, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,100
Re: How are 28-29 and 30-31 radiators different?
That looks like a 28 crossmember you have in it now with the solid engine mount and the raised pads for the rad. That will only work with a 28-29 style body .
The 30-31 crossmember has a yoke for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2020, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 937
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2020, 03:13 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,438
Re: Ford from Holland
Welcome to the Barn from this side of the Pond
Well Done on your travels maybe the UK one day !!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2020, 02:45 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,104
Re: Restoration in India
They are very skilled metal workers in India .Look how they transformed those fenders!!
I sent some RHD parts to a guy in India a couple years ago. He said the import duty on antique car parts was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2020, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 975
Re: Pressure plate question
I have had one John from one of our Local UK suppliers Most of their stuff comes from Snyders. The adjusting nuts on mine weren't staked down properly.
Unfortunately I did not find out till a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2020, 02:54 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,920
Re: Wheels
CW Pasedena has it right !! They can be repaired by properly prepped Tig weld I've done a few that way with good results
Here in the UK good wheels are not always easy to find
Best to consider...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2020, 02:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 852
Re: Distributor Upper Contact Plate
That's an original 28 plate .In fact my Briggs 29 Fordor has one .
The stamped style came out later
You might be able to swap the bac-o-lite from the later type
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2020, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,089
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2020, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 833
Re: Engine Bearing Shims
Thanks Herm
Very informative
I asked the question as some engine builders in the UK do not put the shims in just line bore after pouring the mains
I always thought that was a bad idea and now...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2020, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 833
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2020, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 833
Engine Bearing Shims
What was the thickness of the Rod and Main bearing shims on the A& B engines when they were new?
I think we should use that as a guide when pouring new bearings
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2020, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 530
Re: Front Fenders
Some of the early 30 fenders had a nose piece of the splash apron welded to the fender ,
The later 30-31's had a long splash apron .
If your coupe has the long splash aprons the fenders are the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2020, 04:06 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,095
Re: Non-Authentic Paint Colors & Schemes
The Model T's were painted Black as it was the fastest drying paint available at the time.
In the late 1920's fast drying lacquer paint was available, that enabled Ford to use more pleasing color...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2019, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 4,404
Re: Using Ford Barn as an distraction
Try to be strong and take one day at a time ,
A lot of us have been there and know what you are going thru .
Don't worry about distracting your friends on Ford Barn.!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2019, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,378
Re: Wheel painting
Also straighten the spokes before powder coating ,
Not so easy to do after!!
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