Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2021, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 11,158
Re: Wrap the steering wheel with rope?
I found the wrapped chrome wheel somewhere? I searched and found directions on line somewhere and then went to Amazon and got the 1/4" cotton line. I practiced a little and then started on my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2020, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,560
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2020, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,227
Re: Model A's & Airplanes
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This photo was taken in 2018 during the anniversary of Fresno, CA reenacting the first Air Mail delivery at Chandler Field.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2019, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,357
Re: 31 roadster top boot installation
My '31 boot has no snaps on the package tray. The boot is held by snaps on the boot itself on both sides and the leather straps that go through the footman loops on the header. The top is up and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2019, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,621
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2019, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 12,724
Re: Model A Brake Lights
Here's mine with tops and bottoms of all three lit up. 6 volt led's from a forgotten post. I'm going to try a momentary flasher on the 3rd light next like I've seen on motorcycles.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2019, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,354
Re: which jet equipment in a weber dgv
Rik, My 32/36 DGV has a primary main of 155, the secondary is 165; the primary air is 170, the secondary is 180; and the primary idle is 50, the secondary is 70. My roadster seems happy with these. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2019, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,571
Re: Woodward dream cruise 2019
Jim, thanks for posting Jack's video. Jack, what an idea to get youngsters involved! I'm going to take your idea to our club. Imitation is the best form of compliment.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2019, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,719
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2019, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,719
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2019, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,719
Re: Third brake light?
1930artdeco
Here are three photos showing the measurements. I first made the upright following the curve of the 6.50 x 15 tire, then shaped the curved part to match and then welded them together. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2019, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,719
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2019, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,401
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2019, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,735
Re: Engine Swap
One of our members had Mitchell do up an under drive and now he can keep up with the stockers in the hills. In the "olden days" one of the Sierra Chapter members did up a kit that resulted in 40% of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2019, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,669
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2019, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,390
Re: Sagging door pockets
I basically did what duke36 is suggesting. I found that pulling the new elastic tended to put stress on the panel. My solution was to use a paint stir stick as a spreader on the back...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2019, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 15,279
Re: Keeping Tailgaters Off Your Back
Railcarmover, I'm with you. My roadster has a mildly modified B engine (head, cam. weber, FSI,) Laycock O.D. and 3.54's and 6.50x16 wheels and tires. 65mph @ 2200rpm. I drove tractor-trailer for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2019, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 14,791
Re: Seat belts - to be or not to be?
50+ years ago a lot of old car bodies were scrapped and dumped on the bank to "stop erosion". Chassis were stripped for parts or re-made. Several A bodies went onto the bank of the Arroyo Grande...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2019, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,330
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2019, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,798
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2019, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,798
Re: Model B engine and trans in Model A
Jim, I do have your second edition which I have read and re-read several times. Thanks. The block has a diamond and a '36 casting date and no numbers on the engine number plate. It appears to have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2019, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,798
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2019, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,798
Re: Model B engine and trans in Model A
The previous owner of my '31 roadster installed the B engine with a BB flywheel and B trans with '39 gears and shifter. He used Float-A-Motor engine mounts and ignored the rear mount at the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2019, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,451
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2018, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 15,637
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