Forum: Model-A
11-28-2022, 06:36 PM
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1931 Town Sedan Model 160B
1931 Town Sedan, Chicle/Copra, Straw wheels.Rebuilt brakes, fuel system, transmission. Brand new tires. Good running driver quality car. Some spares included. Headliner has rodent damage. Car cover...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-09-2020, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,137
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-21-2019, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,974
Re: Enclosed car trailer
We have a 16 foot Transport Designs that tows really well and doubles as a vintage race car trailer. I have a 1931 Town Sedan.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2016, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,583
"31 160B Top Molding
Does anyone have a good method for bending the top moldings for a '31 S/W sedan? These are sold in straight sections and need to be formed (the hardway) to 90 degree bends. Do you use heat or bend...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2015, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,285
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2015, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,018
Re: Carb paint
Aero gloss is Nitrate Dope. You can still get dope from Aircraft Spruce, Randolph Products or Brodak. I get mine from Brodak (Randolph makes it for them) in quart cans. it's easy to spray and works...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-14-2015, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,578
Re: Which one do I have?
It's looks like a 160B Town Sedan. It should also have an oval dome light (same as a Victoria) and the interior handles are plain (all same as a Victoria or 400-A Convertible Sedan).
160-A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2015, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 452
Views: 146,621
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2015, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 14,044
Re: Enclosed Car Trailer
I have a Transport Designs (Williamsport, PA, area) 16 foot trailer that is excellent. They are all custom built and will build anything you want. I primarily use it to pull a small race car (1300#)...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2015, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,298
Re: Engine Swap
Thanks to all of you. I have doen an install in a frame but this is the first time with the body on the car. I have a frame spreader so it shouldn't be too hard. I just didn't understand why Les...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2015, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,298
Engine Swap
I am replacing the engine and transmission in a Model "A". In Les Andrews book, he suggests that you should install the transmission to the torque tube (mounted on a floor jack) then install the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2015, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 14,567
Re: Ford engine green paint color
Patra/Midwest paint is actually aircraft dope. That is getting hard to find - in fact may be discontinued. I buy mine from Brodak, who package it in small amounts for model builders. Brodak dope made...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2014, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,440
Tire Replacement
I'm replacing a thirty-year old set of tires on my Model A. Can I re-use the old tubes or would it be best to replace them?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2014, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 196
Views: 67,422
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2014, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,789
Re: Ezold's "Secret" Vintage Fords
I agree with everything you said about Warren Paul. He was very helpful to me on both 160B's I restored, one of which I bought from him.
Talk about pulling things from a pile. I was on my way to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-18-2014, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,482
Re: Model A spark plugs...
Blue Crown sponsored Lou moore's team which won Indy 3 times in the late 1940's with drivers Maauri rose and Bill Holland. They used that in much of thier advertising. The box of 10 plugs shows the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2014, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,029
Re: Enclosed Trailer
My trailer is a 16 foot made by Transport Designs in PA. They make very high quality stuff. The trailer is mainly used to spull a small race car but the Model A will fit.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2014, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,623
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2014, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,328
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2014, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,714
Re: Recommendation of Billy Myers of CT
Based on your post above, I gave Billy a call and he was able to press some pedal bushings on for me. He did it within a day at a fair price. He has a nice setup, knows Model A's and I recommend him...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2013, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,590
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2013, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,523
Re: HERSHEY Plans?
We gave up our spaces on the Chocolate Field 5 years ago and just walked around for the last few years. This year I applied for spaces and figured I would be way out at the edge of the show. To my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2013, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,537
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2013, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,150
Re: ethanol
I've been using 100 Octane Sunoco race fuel. It's not cheap but it is ethanol free.
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Forum: Model-A
05-22-2013, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,245
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