Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,835
Re: sign of the times
How many of us know how to drive a team of horses?
Progress moves on whether like it or not.
Enjoy.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 985
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,364
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
Reading some of the comments posted here makes getting a Carfax report even more important.
If your driving a modern car that has not had its plugs changed in over 100,000 miles and you think it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,364
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?
Model A Ford owners are known to be cheap. This is not always a compliment to the way some of our cars are being maintained.
If your to the point that never changing your spark plugs is a thing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 721
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 535
Re: Truck for sale
Hemmings has worked for us. Post many pictures and give as much car history as possible.
Be realistic on your pricing and it should sell very quickly.
Last two Model A’s we sold on Hemmings,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,747
Re: Sticking valves?
Marvel Mystery Oil!!!
Use in gas every time you get fuel.
Give it a chance to work.
I would not worry about your compression readings. Is the car smoking out the exhaust? Going down a hill...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,131
Re: Seized motor/potentially overheated
Your on your way to driving yourself nuts.
I would find a good antique car mechanic (local club member) and let someone that knows these car take a look.
Your going to end up fixing something...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,697
Re: Snyder's New Catalog Came...and a Warning!
Quality, affordable, vintage car parts availability, comes and goes.
250,000 plus or minus Model A’s? I believe that in the long run everything will be fine.
I have owned Model A’s since the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,888
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
They will even steal your regular radiator cap.
Doesn’t matter where you live. If you leave your car in a parking lot, your asking for trouble.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 980
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 728
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,218
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,218
Re: Car Is Shrinking........
Car has to much History. You must find a way to keep her in the family.
It’s like your baby cup. You may not be able to still use or need it, but the item represents something you will never get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,218
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,218
Re: Car Is Shrinking........
Our 1929 Sport Coupe we owned for 42 years. Reluctantly sold it two years ago for the reasons you have mentioned.
I really loved that car but I no longer was able to easily get in or out. Plus I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,302
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,302
Re: Leaking gas tank
Are you planning on keeping the car? Do you want it fixed right or just the cheapest way?
Two years ago, I sold our 1929 that we owned for 42 years. 40 years ago I fixed the same problem. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2024, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,120
Re: Safety cage?
After 65 years owning Model A Fords I gave up in 2022 and sold the last one.
Safety had become one of the biggest reasons it was sitting in our garage.
My family now drive Volvo’s. Do you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2024, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 4,979
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine
As a long time Model A guy and antique collector, I hate to say this, but!
In my many years with these cars, I have never seen a engine that was just sitting in a garage or barn that was worth...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2024, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,782
Re: Front fender crack
Many years ago I had a crack on the front passenger side fender right at the top. The car had just been painted and I was really upset.
However, my old time body man who had done the body repairs...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2024, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 747
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2024, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,851
Re: Wishbone question
Fine a new axel that is not bent.
I had a wish bone that did the same thing.
I had the axel straighten, everything fit fine.
Enjoy.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,525
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2024, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,288
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