Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,277
Re: New Stipe Camshafts
Bill, I know we are friends and so I want these thoughts to be understood as friendly interaction, but look at the perspective from both sides and realize this is not as bad as you may believe. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 502
Re: cam lube
Neil, when a pointed lobe is wiped across a compressed face, it probably won't squeeze it out but it will definitely scrape it off.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 502
Re: cam lube
Does it really matter? In some ways, probably not. Think about this ....how many revolutions does the camshaft make during the entire assembly process, going thru the valve lash adjustment process,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 506
Re: leg room 30 roadster
Can you post a few pictures? The 26" measurement from the floorboard is about right, but when I see the 4" measurement from the top of cushion to the bottom of the steering wheel, that tells me the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 902
Re: Lacquer Paint fix?
There is nothing that can salvage the cracked Lacquer paint. Just compound it by hand and wax it to make it less noticable.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 791
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,510
Re: Auction results in Varina Va.
Gene, I thought the same thing for years until I drove one. You need to drive one too. My late wife and I thought we wanted one also. After that, we changed our minds. :D
First, there really is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 12,848
Re: Your wheel painting technique
Dave, first let me welcome you to Fordbarn.
-second, next time consider starting a new post instead of resurrecting one from over 5 years ago that was about a different topic. It will make it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,654
Re: Snyder's New Catalog Came...and a Warning!
From my perspective as a professional in the hobby, I can tell you that nothing is further from the truth as far as this hobby dying.
I have been involved in the hobby for about 64 years as a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 554
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 677
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 677
Re: Front bumper differences
'AR' term was never used on bumpers.
The open end bar is A-17757 which was basically a superseded Model-T part number. This is what is commonly referred to as the open end bumper.
Then...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Kick panels
Then do it. Cut several pieces of cardboard and trim them to fit the Sill, the Sill Extension, and around the bottom side of the tank. Then tape them together and there is your pattern.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 677
Re: Front bumper differences
Hypothetically no difference between what was used on a Pickup vs. a passenger car, -however to muddy up the water, the 1930 front bumper was about 63" long until August of that year when it was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 582
Re: Ford Model A rail inspection car
If Model-As and Railroading interest you, then here is a few more to make you drool.....
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=252641
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,149
Re: Opinion Re Differential Gear Ratio
Bob, I think with the right camshaft and engine package, a 3.27 will be just fine. I have installed both 3.54 and 3.27 gear sets in customer's vehicles. The biggest thing I think that dictates...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 576
Re: Photo request: Page 11, "Model A News"
Marshall, these are pictures I took at the World Meet of the late Davey Lopez's all original '29 Fordor. I likely have some others elsewhere if you need more.
All we do in my shop is tape the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,063
Re: Little Dearborn
The same company. Raul just started selling directly to Terry's wholesale customers.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 936
Re: KRW Combination Machine
That is likely. It is likely because that machine shop realized that rebuilding Model-T/A/B engines is not as profitable as doing other tasks in their machine shop.
In my own shop where we do...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,063
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 936
Re: KRW Combination Machine
Ray/Gene, ... from my perspective, I think the issues with using these machines is that technology and craftsmanship expectations have surpassed these machines capabilities where a static display is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,063
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,242
Re: Jazz Age '28 Sport Coupe on Hemmings Auction
While I understand your point, consider how many 32 - 34 Fords are running around with unprotected tanks behind the body. Surely most would agree that the rear bumper on those too is merely a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,242
Re: Jazz Age '28 Sport Coupe on Hemmings Auction
Ummm, not really. People buy 'shine', ...and the people that will praise this car is a younger and middle-age onlooker who typically have money, -or have access to money. The typical older...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,159
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