Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2014, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,791
Re: Spot the Model A
I did not see a Model A in the video. I really liked the song also, good to see people with a good sense of humor.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2014, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,929
Re: Model A Reference Books
Thanks Mike for your information. I have a 1931 4DR. Phaeton and this is the first Model A that I have tried to restore. I cannot wait to add this book to my collection.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2014, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,929
Model A Reference Books
I have several books on the Model A but I do not have Les Pearsons book, Complete Model A Restoration Manual. Could anyone tell me if this book would be a good addition to my library? Looks like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2014, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 144
Views: 29,979
Re: Sadness & joy
Sorry for your loss Bill. I pray that God will take away the pain and give you strength to deal with this loss of your son.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2014, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,418
Re: 2 door sedan top install help
There is a Model A Ford Club near Cincinnati called Ohio Valley Region, PO Box 62303, Sharonville, Ohio 45241. They have a lot of talented members that have done this or know someone that does this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2014, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,263
Re: just waned to say thanks!!
I would like to offer my thanks also to all of the Fordbarn members who offer this invaluable help. I have been around Model A's for years but haven't done that much restoration work yet. Hopefully...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2014, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,045
Re: Advertisements on Fordbarn
Thanks to all of you for your help and information. Tonight I logged into Fordbarn and the advertisements are gone I don't know where they went or why they appeared in the first, but for now things...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2014, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,045
Advertisements on Fordbarn
The last couple days I have been getting advertisements between posts on Fordbarn. There is a box where you can click to eliminate further advertisements,but I do not know where this is coming from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2013, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 10,407
Re: A BIG Happy Birthday To Tom Wesenberg
Happy birthday Tom hope you have many more. May you always stay healthy and well enough to work on your Model A anytime you feel like it. Thanks for all the wealth of information you provide.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2013, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,494
Re: Finally I have one
I think for the money you got a pretty good buy. Looks like a pretty solid body. I have seen sedans like yours bring 4-5 thousand on Ebay. Good luck with your project.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2013, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,546
Re: Plasti Dip used on the Model A
I had an old pair of pliers and used Plasti Dip on the handles, about five coats and they really turned out pretty nice. Home Depot quit selling this product so I ordered a can of black at Napa Auto...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2013, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,238
Re: Who Does Babbit in or Around Dayton Ohio?
I live in Dayton, Ohio and we have a member in our Model A club named Mike Bogart who lives in Troy, Ohio. He does all types of work on the Model A except body work. He did the babbit work on my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2012, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 9,346
Re: Stud gun tip
Rusty, I am glad you ask this question about the stud welder. I bought a HF stud welder to pull out dents on my 31 phaeton doors but I never thought about using this stud welder to shrink sheet...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2012, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 9,444
Re: Where does your club meet?
Our club meets in a small town at the local government civic center. The police dept. is located in that building and they rent the meeting room to our club for $15.00 a month. We meet on the first...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2012, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 104
Views: 37,754
Re: My New Project! CCPU
Jake, your body work really looks nice. It looks like you are using a mig welder. I was wondering if you would show the tool that you use to get those clean cuts when you cutout the old sheet metal....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2012, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,086
Re: What are these brackets/steps?
I have some that are similar that were on a horse drawn buggy. Since you have four matching steps, I would say yours came from a horse drawn carriage, with the two seats.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2012, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,805
Re: Why are most bumper medallions gone??
I think a lot of these medallions were lost alongside the roadways. Roger Kauffman was a member in our Model A club would find these medallions along with other Model A parts while doing road...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2012, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,242
Re: Bratton's 2012 catalog
I received my catalog here in Ohio on Monday. Bratton's goes out of their way to be fair and honest. I once ordered a new set of head studs and when they arrived the two longer studs were replaced...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2011, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,515
Re: '30 tudor before and after
You should be really proud of yourself. Your story sounds a lot like mine. I bought my phaeton in 96 and I am just getting the engine finished. I hope to go for a spin this summer. Beautiful Model A.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2011, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,924
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2011, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 18,890
Re: Evapo Rust
I was at O Reillys auto parts store about a week ago and their price for a gallon of Evapo-Rust was $22.99.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2011, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 12,095
Re: Your best NOS Model A/AA Find?
A friend of mine in high school told me about an old guy he knew had a Model A front fender for sale that I needed for my 30 coupe. I went over to his place to check it out. Up in the rafters of his...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2011, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 9,206
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-24-2010, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,745
Re: Sea Foam
I have had good results with Sea Foam in the gas tank and and in the crankcase. While I had my weed eater motor apart, I rubbed some Sea Foam with my fingers onto the old ring with heavy carbon...
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