Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,249
Re: Help! Metal Valve Stems
P.S.—Excellent video. What type file are you using? Is that a flat metal file, or a wood rasp, or a special inner tube file?
Paul makes it look so easy!
W. Michael
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,069
Re: Reusing cluster gears
In my experience, do not re-use cluster gear or any other gears if you paying someone else to do the labor. If it is your own car, and you do your own labor, and you have the time, re-use the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,175
Re: speedster windshield
And to hijack this thread a bit, Rusty Gould has encouraged everyone to bring speedsters to the MARC National Meet in Asheville. Anyone planning to do so? I hope to bring my
‘29-ish boat tail...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,175
Re: speedster windshield
My speedster was built by the previous owner, my lifelong friend. The windshields are two circular monicles,similar to Brent’s pictures above. Mine are not adequate. I cannot drive at speed without...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,778
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2024, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 9,220
Re: Model A tech advisors team from Paul Shinn
Chip,
I am certainly not Paul, but I can partially answer your questions. I have a 1929-ish Speedster with the Model A gas tank in the stock location, a gas shutoff valve inside the cabin in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2024, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,457
Re: Tow Dolly
A few miles, on back roads, low speed.
No problem. All (well, most) of the advice is good, but in your situation it’s more than is needed. Tow dolly will be fine.
W. Michael
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2024, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 549
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2024, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,392
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2024, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,768
Re: What year is this car???
Your brother has a very nice looking 1929 Roadster. All 28-28 Roadsters were considered “standards” as there was no Deluxe Roadster in 28-29 (except a rare duck in Canada.)
The 19” wheels are from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2024, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,030
Re: An Old Memory
Right. They should have included a street address and zip code; because back in 1964, if you didn't know the location, you could always plug the address into you cell phone or GPS. Oh, wait . . .....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2024, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 709
Re: 68C or 400A
I agree with Brad.
In the first picture, landau knobs are visible on right side of car. (Note the two horns!)
In the second picture, lower landau knob is visible in the left side of car. (Note the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2023, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-17-2023, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 915
Re: Chrome headlight crossbar?
My '29 60-B Fordor came from the previous owner with a very nice chromed headlight bar. I usually keep my cars as close to original as I can, but I like the looks of this bar, and I don't think I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2023, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,712
Re: 28-29 30-31 Model afour door sedan's
Ah, yes, I forgot the taxi had that cowl/gas tank combination. The taxi was not the same body shell as any other Fordor, I think. Didn't the taxi have larger quarter windows, and maybe wider rear...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2023, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,712
Re: 28-29 30-31 Model afour door sedan's
You have a 1930 or early 1931 Briggs body Fordor. In 1931, there were two different fire walls. The area where the gas line attaches at the firewall under the hood is referred to as either "flat"...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2023, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,180
Re: Gas Tank Repair
There are minor variations. 28’s had at least two different locations for the loop that holds the choke rod. This might require you to change the choke rod or make other minor adjustments, but I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2023, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 934
Re: Tudor seats in a Fordor?
Have you tried getting into the back seat of a Fordor? There is a learning curve. The suicide doors and the rear fender location make it a bit awkward, especially until you get used to it. Every...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-08-2023, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,777
Re: Labels inside of new tires
I had my American Classic Radials in service for a little over two years when I suddenly had three flats within three months. In all three cases the leak in the tube was an abraded area that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2023, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,094
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2023, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 816
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2023, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 964
Re: 1930 Sport Coupe Landau Irons
I’m familiar with that excellent article. It is the best and most complete article I have found about the sport coupe, especially the top. I don’t know how to reconcile the two sources.
I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2023, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 964
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2023, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,195
Re: 1930 Repo Headlight Conduit/Sockets Fit
I know this isn’t what you asked about, but the terminals on the ends of your wires shown in your picture are shaped wrong. They should be flat on the end where they contact the spring loaded...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2023, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,045
Re: Leg Clearance Issue
The 28-29 gear shift lever has a different bend from the 30-31 gear shift lever. My 29 Fordor had the 30-31 lever. When I replaced it with the correct 28-29 lever, my right leg was much happier.
If...
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