Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2014, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,262
Re: Why lock washers AND safety wire???
"I am going through a Model A transmission for an acquaintance who was a terrible leaker, mostly from the rear" Is the acquaintance or the transmission a leaker from the rear? Sorry, just had to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2014, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,926
Re: insurance
Liability insurance is good to have. I have a broadform policy for that. (any car I drive) None of my 14 cars (modern or antique) have any specific insurance.
I am 56 and have NEVER (other than...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2014, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,005
Re: How to Lift the Engine?
Mike K
I always have a hard time knocking out the porcelain on plugs. Do you have some
special technique?
Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2014, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,123
Re: Model A parts at Autozone?!
I have had good luck with NAPA and Carquest for old car parts. I never had much luck with Autozone. I don't even bother to check there anymore. Maybe they are getting better or carry different stuff...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2014, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,365
Re: H2O vs. Pre-Mix...???
Regarding antifreeze being poison to animals....In many states including Washington, all new antifreeze sold must have a bittering agent added so it tastes bitter. Presumably this will keep pets from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2014, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,900
Stiff, noisy, uncomfortable ride
I have a stock very good condition driver quality 29 A. It is my first pre-1930 car. I also have a somewhat nicer stock 1937 Chevrolet that I recently brought back from a 10 year slumber. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2014, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,198
Re: Gold Model A Fordor
Ironically the gold plating adds no intrinsic value to the car. The gold in gold plating is put on very thin. There might be $5 worth of actual gold used to do that plating.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2014, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,505
Re: Riveting Brake Linings
Mikeinnj
Thanks for the response. I am still a little fuzzy about drilling holes for the rivets and how much to countersink.
Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2014, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,505
Riveting Brake Linings
I am replacing the parking brake linings on my '29 A. I bought new linings and one of those $25 riveting tools from MAC's. I have never done it before. Are there instructional videos or directions...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2014, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,676
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2014, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,526
Seattle Times photo
If any fellow Ford Barners get the Seattle Times- I own the 1929 model A featured in the AUTObiography piece in this Sunday's NW autos section.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2014, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,888
Vacuum leak
I replaced the cracked exhaust manifold on my completely stock A. I got the new one from Synder's. When putting it back together there was about a .010-.015 discrepancy between the level of
the new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2014, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,613
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2014, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 11,663
Re: shop heat
My 30 X 48 shop has no heat. So if something really has to get done I move the car to the much smaller (and warmer) garage that is attached to my house.
Here in Western Washington there are only...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2014, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,555
Re: Manifold
There is better atomization of the air/ fuel mix with preheating (particularly when the engine is cold.
In the 70's-80's cars had Thermatic Air Cleaners with that heat stove on the exhaust manifold...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2014, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,436
Re: Model A Thermosyphon with NO Waterpump
It will not hurt a generator if it is not spinning (ie:-broken belt) The only problem is you will not have a charging system and everything will be running off the battery until it goes dead and then...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2014, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,132
Re: Pure Gold/white Model A
Probably costs a bundle to custom gold plate stuff like that. Ironically gold plating is put on so thin that the value of the actual gold is practically zero.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2014, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 155
Views: 54,353
Re: What is your collector car Pet Peeve?
1)Improper use of the word "mint". A restored car for example is not mint. It may be as good as new. But something is only mint once. Kind of like virginity- once you lose it, it does not come back....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2014, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,032
Re: Fords garage bar in Cape Coral
Do they have Ford Motor Company's permission? I wonder if there is any problem with trademark infringement. They are using Ford trademarks clearly for their own commercial use. Maybe they have to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2014, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,545
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2013, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,207
Re: Great auto video
Rene,
Do you know who made this video and what it is for? It obviously was somewhat expensive to make, with the high quality video, costuming and sets.
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Forum: Late V8
12-23-2013, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 10,017
Re: For Sale 1966 Mustang Fastback
One of your posts asks why your car has not sold. Please take this as constructive criticism,
but what you have is a basket case. I have been in this hobby 40 plus years and basket cases usually are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2013, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,809
Re: Having a little bit of fun with a scammer.
RE: Bogus 1931 Dlx Roadster in middle of Mississippi River on Craigslist
I suspect this ad may have been placed by a scam baiter trying to hook phoney check scammers so he could play with them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2013, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,351
Dumb Unnecessary modifications
There was a thread on here about dumb reproduction parts.
The dumbest most unnecessary thing I have seen in the current MAC's "A"
catalog is the $89.75 oil drain kit. You screw in a special...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-25-2013, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,081
Re: Door windows.
Mine does that also, but I usually have to drive the car more than an inch to have it happen.
(Sorry I had to throw that in....) I suspect a new window regulator would fix it. If there is a easier...
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