Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2020, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: 1930 standard coupe
Thanks Mr rotowrench
I have the aluminum retainer strip for the sides and back, one piece, saved from the demo in ‘90. I have a new aluminum strip for the front.
What type of sealer is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2020, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,944
Re: 1930 standard coupe
Thank you Mr CHuDWaH
I was able to get onto Marco’s original site which I wasn’t able to do before.
Did Marco take his site off line?
Thanks for the link.
That’s helping a little but I also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2020, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,944
Re: 1930 standard coupe
I’m in luck there. I have the black grained material in the original cardboard tube from Brattons in 1992.
Mice started eating it but they left me just enough to do the top. Small area for a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2020, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,944
1930 standard coupe
Hi all.
Long time off the site but now with social distancing, I am starting to look at replacing the roof that I started 25 years ago but stopped because the sunroof was more appealing than...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2015, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 817
Westchester tour
Can a Westchester member give me the location and start time of Sundays tour from Thornwood NY
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2015, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,986
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2015, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,162
Re: Hood latches
Now I'm really confused.
The raised flat surface I would think is to prevent the latch on one side not to flop down on that side.
Most people....60%....said the flat side is only there to prevent...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2015, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,162
Hood latches
At the Beardsley Cider Mill show this past weekend, a conversation started about the proper orientation of the hood latches. After looking at a number of A's at the show, about 60% had the latches...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2014, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 14,609
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2014, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 14,609
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2014, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,169
Nyack New York
I was reading the story of your trip to Vermont when you discovered an oil leak from the head gasket while on the Thruway.
My computer lost service and now I can't find the thread.
I got to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2014, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 15,510
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2014, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 15,510
Re: Do new brakes rods really stretch??
As steel gets longer, even a minuscule amount per inch will eventually add up to something in 50"
For example railroad track elongates in the heat and if rail was not fastened to every tie block,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2014, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,478
Rhinebeck 2014
Anybody count how many A's were at the show today.
Nice to see some of the cars that the frequent Barners' have displayed today.
I was surprised nobody wanted to park next to the " Pirate " Coupe....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2014, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,234
Re: Key switch left ON
How do you leave the key on?When turning the car off , do you......
Choke the car off?
Turn the fuel off?
Stall the car?
I turn the key off to turn the car off.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2014, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,903
Re: Front motor mount
I would rather not just replace parts if not necessary.
I have done that in the past and found that the new parts didn't achieve any better results.
Anybody have that dimension?
Looking for the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2014, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,903
Re: Front motor mount
Yes..I looked with a beam of light yesterday and they appear to line up. But I don't have a crank, so I'm not 100% sure.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2014, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,903
Front motor mount
Guys
I've already read previous threads and books.
Question
What is the design clearance between the crank shaft and the cross member that the front motor mount sits on.
I ask because mine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2014, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,624
Re: king pin/spindle interference
Marco
I don't understand what you mean....Dudley's response pulled.
Also I don't understand where to measure.
Square adjusting nut to top of king pins differ by a fat 1/4" from pass side to driver...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2014, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,624
Re: king pin/spindle interference
The bolt is through the king pin in the only location it can go. .
That puts the top of the spindle / king pin in a set location.
That what has me puzzled.
Is it something in the wheel hub?
I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2014, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,624
king pin/spindle interference
Guys
I have attached 5 photos showing the top of the king pins in relation to the brake adjusting nut.
On the passenger side the clearence is about a 1/4 ".
On the driver side I barely have room...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2014, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,233
Horn commutator
To all Horn experts
20 years ago i had a short in the horn and the wires to the commutator fried the copper.
Now i'm tring to correct some of my foolish fixes of years ago.
This Steward Warner...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2014, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,422
Re: Cold weather coming
Thanks for the quick answer. I also removed the tube is I know all drained out by gravity that can come out.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2014, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,422
Cold weather coming
My question is simple....
Extreme cold coming and I'm protected to -10 on the antifreeze engine and radi ator.
To play it safe, I opened the petcock on the low radiator tube to hose.
Drained all...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2014, 04:06 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,836
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