Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:48 AM
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Re: 2024 Old Car Festival - Greenfield Village
https://youtu.be/uFtWz2n_ax8?si=VtlQr6Df__-pDBzM
A couple of timestamps;
At 3:15 That is Randy and his wife.
At 3:47 That is the actor Marty Bufalini's Firetruck with his daughter driving....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:27 AM
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Re: 2024 Old Car Festival - Greenfield Village
FYI, I don't know if you noticed in that video, but that man standing just in front of the camera when we came past was Randy Ema, the most knowledgeable and renown Duesenberg restorer from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 08:20 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 03:24 PM
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Re: 2024 Old Car Festival - Greenfield Village
I registered two vehicles separately on the evening of June 1st, and I received two confirmations back today saying both vehicles were accepted. Kudos to the volunteer event staff for already...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Crank hole cover rivet
Well, there is ...but you probably won't like the price of it. Search for 'Tonka Rivet Tool' and you will see what comes up.
The issue generally is unless the rivet is set uniformly around the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 649
Re: Another carb needs repair
Since Randall is one of VERY few YouTube content suppliers that I have seen who actually publishes correct and complete topic content, I am sure he will. ;)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2024, 09:43 AM
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Re: Roadster doors
Keith it may have been me that told you that, as I learned it when my son & I was up at the factory many years ago. We were touring the facility and just happened to be in their assembly shop area...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 10:46 AM
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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: 15
Views: 761
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: 15
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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
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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
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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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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 02:44 PM
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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
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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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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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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 07:33 AM
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Views: 776
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 776
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
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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
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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: 1,311
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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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: 1,172
Re: Little Dearborn
The same company. Raul just started selling directly to Terry's wholesale customers.
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