Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2018, 09:33 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2017, 08:21 PM
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Re: What do you regret?
In 1962, I was in my 28 SC on the way to a MAFCA function at Edwards AFB. We were on (then) 2-lane Hwy 6, I think just out of Mint Canyon. For some reason I thought that I could make a u-turn...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2016, 01:13 PM
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Re: Model A car names
Nancy ---- for the former owner's wife who never liked the car and rode in her once.
My 1923 T was Betty Ford (because she only had one headlight)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2014, 04:25 PM
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Re: Ooooh that smell
Early on, we taught our sons to sing "Be Careful Little hands what you do" (feet where you go, eyes what you see, etc.) My four year old added "Be careful little nose what you smell." He was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2014, 10:22 PM
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Re: Model A car names
Named her Nancy after the former owner's wife who refused to go near the car for 20 years he owned it. Our '25 Ford was missing a headlight, so we named her Betty Ford.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2014, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 33
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Amen....
Not only dirty engines on a car for sale, but how about when they fill the back seat with dirty cardboard, big fluffy pillows, dolls... or they've taken the pictures without enough light to see...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2014, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2013, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 15
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Hot Air Pipe
On a Model T, the hot air pipe surrounds part of the exhaust manifold, then goes into the throat of the carb.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2013, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Water Pump
I had one on my tudor. I was told it was aftermarket for industrial applications. Great pump. Never dropped a drip.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-14-2013, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-14-2013, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,664
Identifying this radiator shell
I would appreciate any help in trying to i.d. this shell. I'm confused because it doesn't have the bottom plate. It doesn't show signs of having been cut or welded. Thanks for your help.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2013, 07:07 PM
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
08-31-2013, 11:16 PM
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ID'ing Shock Absorbers
I came away from a barn sale where there were T parts, A cars and parts and Metz cars and parts. I've got parts of some kind of shock absorbers. They have the conical springs ( a pair of 7 inch and...
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Forum: Model-T
08-16-2013, 04:53 PM
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Catalog of Early Auto Camping Equipment
This is a first-generation copy of a catalog from WA Plummer in San Francisco. They sold the tents, fold-outs, cots, beds, and all the rest for auto camping. I've got some great pics I can sent you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2013, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 155
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Re: What is your collector car Pet Peeve?
1. In the advert, "needs restored" "needs rebuilt" "needs repaint" etc. (I know, it's a grammar problem... but really!)
2. Bright red or bright blue velour. (don't brothels look like that?)
3....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2013, 06:01 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2013, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 8
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ID'ing a Carb
Hello
I'm sorry for the earlier attempt. THanks for the responses, but I've had no luck so far. The carb weighs just a hair under four pounds. Is that typical?
Here are the pictures. 131701
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Forum: Early V8
05-27-2013, 11:37 AM
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175+ Issues of V8 Times
I've got about 200 issues of V8 Times. They are in great condition and are full of great pictures, ads, tech articles, and reprints. What a great resource, especially for somebody that's new in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2013, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,827
Identifying a Carb
Hello, barners
Can anyone help me identify this carb? It seems heavier (it weighs about 3 pounds and 15 ounces than others I've had. I appreciate the help.
131661
131660
Third pic, that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2013, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 37
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2013, 06:31 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2013, 11:23 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2013, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,131
Thank you !!
Thanks, so much! I appreciate all the help that Barners have given....
It makes the hobby a lot easier and more fun.
Best wishes.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2013, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,131
Right or Left Tail Light Bracket?
Hello, Barners
I found a repop tail light bracket that appears to never have been mounted. But I'm not sure how to tell if it's a right -ie or a left -ie. Any suggestions?
Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2013, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 17,255
Re: Money found in cars
I bought my 31 townsedan in Hollywood, CA. in 1963. Mrs. Margaret Farrell had owned it since '37. Mr. Farrell had died in '46. In the pocket behind the front seat, there was a "block" of chewing...
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