Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2024, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,378
Re: Distilled water
Yep, I'm with nkaminar, 50/50 mix from auto parts store, works great, no overheating, and able to store car in winters no worries..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 614
Re: First start of the season
Werby I use either MMO or Seafoam depending on what's on sale and what I have on the shelf. Both equally work during the winter storage.
My car sat for 30 years in my Dad's heated garage and he left...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 956
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 864
Re: pop up ads
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2024, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,101
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2024, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,206
Re: fuel shelf life in tank
I'm with Gene F.... Luckily there is a farm store close that has non-ethanol and I use it plus either Sta-bil, MMO, Seafoam, or Gumout, whatever I have on the shelf at the time. I also remove the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2024, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 677
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2024, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,976
Re: Attracting new Model A members.
I do the same as Bruce does, prop hood open. I have also put copper caps on top of the spark plugs just for show (using copper 1/2" pipe caps with a hole in the top) to mimic the old style ignitions....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2024, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,023
Re: puzzled
My car has always been stored in a basement heated garage until my Mom passed away last year. We liquidated the house and I moved it into a semi-heated warehouse at my business. When the temps got...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2024, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 868
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2024, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,269
Re: striping
I had the same dilemma on my car. I wasn't in any kind of hurry and left it unpainted until I ended up going to several large car shows (GoodGuys in Columbus OH for one) and found a pinstriping guy...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2023, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,771
Re: Model "A" Goals For 2024
I'm in a club whenever I need help with things. I have always set yearly goals to get things done on my car, making a mental note when I think of or see any needed repairs or upgrades to accomplish...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2023, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,614
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2023, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 5,397
Re: Abandoned roadster
Marshall, you hit the nail on the head. The guy who has all 3 of those vehicles lives in the country with his wife who inherited all her Dad's things. He does not cut the grass hardly at all, and has...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2023, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 5,397
Re: Abandoned roadster
Back in the 80's I used to run a small company where we would drive around and find cars for $50 to $100 and part them out, anything from trucks to T-birds. Of course those days are gone, but so many...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2023, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 4,673
Re: Father's Day Poll
Mine was purchased by my Dad in 1964. It was original but the upholstery basically broke apart with age as did the top. Then the engine had an issue so we pulled it out. By that time it needed some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 694
Re: Car Cover
I looked at other car covers but went with the California CC as well. Very good quality, good service, and fits my Phaeton like a glove.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2023, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,941
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2023, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,298
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2023, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,403
Barrett-Jackson
So if you saw the Barrett-Jackson auction last week, what are your thoughts? I personally decided the best thing was the Sold Sticker girl.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2022, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,596
Re: Hard freeze coming
"I feel sorry for all the frail people that can't tolerate when the temperature drops."
I've been skiing at the top of Copper Mountain in -12 temps with 20mph winds so a bit of a cold snap...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2022, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 7,151
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2022, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,319
Re: Plating
Try this place:
https://www.customchromeplating.com/
Located in Grafton, OH. We have used them before. They do tons of old school stuff.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2022, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,489
Re: I'm looking for some insight !
Luckily my son is interested in my A so I did a TOD (Transfer on Death) title on that car to make it easy for him. My other car I'm not sure about yet. When my 442 went to a restoration shop I met a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2022, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,710
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