Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2024, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,014
Re: 1931 Tudor Phaeton
I Know of one Canadian built car now in Ontario, around Niagara area. I can't recall seeing another one in Canada and originally thought it was a modification of a four door Phaeton.
It has the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 548
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 500
Re: Clutch Plate Bolt question
Now that you have it apart, I would agree to put Helicoil inserts in all the holes. Make sure to drill all to the same depth with the matching Helicoil drill before threading with the Helicoil tap.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,315
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 668
Re: Window regulator spring
This adheres to the "KISS" rule. "Keep It Simple Stupid".
Thank you Gary, for posting a simple solution to problem!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2024, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,265
Re: Why a fabric roof?
Ford did make steel that would do the job. Many Ford drawings had marked on them "Material with qualities required to manufacture part"( not the exact wording but the basic meaning) including Fan...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2024, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 798
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2024, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,892
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,892
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 798
Re: Tire Balancing Beads Video.
Is the balance of the tire negatively effected, if you were to have five times the amount of beads?
If you don't have enough beads, wood it improve, but not completely balance from lack of counter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2024, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 5,198
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine
Original Model "A" part numbers are declining with time, making the parts still available more valuable.
A man had an original fan belt stashed away. When he died his stash goes into the garbage...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,424
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,892
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-29-2024, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,324
Re: Ford car Ford gas
Good eyes! I'm glad I didn't fork out the $4.95, you just saved me $4.50 for a set of five.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2024, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,324
Re: Ford car Ford gas
I don't remember ever seeing Ford gas globes, even at Hershey! Did I just miss them while my eyes were focused on Model A parts?
With the price of tires at that time, an original fan belt was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2024, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 15,490
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2024, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,076
Re: Fantastic picyure
Robertson screws mounting the windshield stanchions, another giveaway.
The Police only stopped him to ask where he could buy a Ford for himself.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2024, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 3,496
Re: Favorite "A" Body Style
My 165-C is mostly wood and that's what I like about it. Too bad it isn't visible!
A sign in a wooden boat builders shop read; "If God wanted fiberglass boats, he would have made fiberglass...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2024, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 3,496
Re: Favorite "A" Body Style
Ageed, I love the Sport Roadster to look at as I mentioned above. My car of choice to actually drive is my 1930, 165-C Standard Sedan.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2024, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,911
Re: Wishbone question
This is an excellent repair method, Brent!
I would assume if you threaded it, that the center was not hard, only the surface was 60RC.
I often use a carbide tipped masonry drill for hardened...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2024, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 3,496
Re: Favorite "A" Body Style
Canadian, Sport Roadster. Built for a short time starting August 1929. Although still classed as a 40-A, the following features differ from the Standard Roadster;
> Folding windshield with Nickel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2024, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 5,870
Re: List of Reproduction "A" Parts That Don't Work
Back to inferior parts, here is a small list from over the years. (I won't get into where they came from). Some are not made anymore and some are still popping up from the past and some are currently...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,987
Attracting new Model A members.
Seeing an ad for magazines reminded me of a clever idea.
I didn't come up with this, just remember some discussion here not long ago.
Anyone with Model A magazines to pass on, could drop one off...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2024, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 860
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2024, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 860
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