Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2011, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 39
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Re: $127.00 for a drill Bit!?
Not having seen the reamer in question, I can only guess at the reason for the price.
Reaming king pins on any vehicle with an upper and lower bushing requires a pilot style
reamer to insure...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
07-13-2011, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
07-13-2011, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2011, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,910
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2011, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,910
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2011, 01:50 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,910
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2011, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,910
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2011, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,910
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2011, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,910
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2011, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,199
Re: Early '28 brake question
The early cars with the brake lever on the left side used the service brakes for parking brakes as well.
Many states had laws that required the parking and service brakes to be separate systems,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2011, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,699
Re: Stainless Steel Soldering Help Needed !
Lots of good advice about SS welding, but with one glaring omission.
If the cleaning requires wire brushing or grinding, it requires stainless steel
hand or power wire brushes and grinding...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2011, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,626
Re: Differences in 21" Model A Wheels
From Ford Service Bulletin for March – (Page 328)
"The A-1015AR wheel is designed for use only with A-1105AR and A-1115AR hub and brake drum.
The A-1015 wheel is designed for use with A-1105B...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2011, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,626
Re: Differences in 21" Model A Wheels
Whoops - I should have mentioned my rebuilt chassis is a 29.
The very early (AR) cars can only use the early AR wheels.
The later 28 and all 29 cars can only use the later wheels.
Early or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2011, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,626
Re: Differences in 21" Model A Wheels
The gentleman who rebuilt the chassis this wheel is on went
to a great deal of trouble to blast, straighten spokes, paint and
put on all new tires, tubes and flaps on four wheels, but did not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2011, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,231
Re: Ebrake handle patent numbers
Hi Steve
Any chance you could type in the numbers and or dates ?
I can't quite make them out in the photos.
Regards
Art
Update . . .
I did find a 1929473 patent – looks like Ford licensed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2011, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,327
Re: Mystery item I.D....just for fun.
Here is a link to the jewelers pliers that look very similar.
Jewelers Pliers (http://www.amazon.com/Jewelers-Setting-Pliers-Parrot-Gemstone/dp/B0012NGE0O)
Click on the second close up view of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2011, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,327
Re: Mystery item I.D....just for fun.
! Is a Spark intensifier (Patent # 1259893 (http://www.google.com/patents?id=xlhdAAAAEBAJ&pg=PA1&dq=1259893&source=gbs_selected_pages&cad=1))
2 Grease Fitting Coupler – zirk or button
3 Looks...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2011, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,792
Re: What is this part from?
I agree as well, except the New York Times article was Dec. 18, 1897
Here is a drawing of their combined tap and pump from a 1896 patent.
Regards
Art
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2011, 04:25 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,668
Re: Found this turn signal on Ebay
John Ralph Haines
Medford N. J.
Design for a Directional Signal
Patent number: D99797
Filing date: Feb 8, 1936
Issue date: May 26, 1936
http://tinyurl.com/4vpxocw
Haines...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2010, 02:53 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 11,005
Re: Model A Garage & Heat???
Keep in mind propane is lighter than air, Very Dangerous!!![/QUOTE]
Sorry – The real (or perceived) danger of propane
is because it is heavier than air, and tends to pool
at floor level...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2010, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,636
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2010, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,700
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2010, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,700
Re: Badly cracked wheel rim
Cracking around the bolt holes is the usual result of using a late wheel
on an early drum, while cracking in from the spokes can be the result
of an early wheel on a late drum. Easy to spot the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-06-2010, 02:46 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,900
Re: APCO Accessory and More
Apco was short for Auto Parts Company, who later merged
with the Mossberg Company to form Apco – Mossberg.
The part you have is indeed a crank case support arm
for the Model T’s.
Here are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2010, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,597
Re: Dash light, too bright
GE 67 - same basic specs except HD filament with 4 candle power instead of 6.
Longer expected life - 5000 hrs instead of 750. (Could be a touch larger diameter).
You might have to find an aircraft...
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