Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 914
Re: Stupid question of the day. (maybe the year)
I just tried that gasket and ditched it. I could not for the life of me get the square piece of gasket/cork in the rear main cap. I got a regular cork gasket and it went right in. I just use forma...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,280
Re: Dropping the oil pan
I just did this and got the 'new' cork gasket that requires no sealer. I could not for the life of me get the square strip pressed into the rear cap. I bought a regular cork gasket and it went right...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-14-2024, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 350
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-14-2024, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 350
Re: carb question
K, I will post some photos tonight of the air cleaner and carb. I will look for the spacers as that may be the route I can go. I have not check yet to see how much clearance I have between the hood...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-13-2024, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 350
Re: carb question
I figure there were problems since it was a one year only before a redesign. The choke body sits high enough to interfere with the air cleaner so that the only way it sits with the choke in one3 of...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-13-2024, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 350
carb question
I have a 65 autolite 4100 on my 57 now, unfortunately, the air cleaner sits at an angle due to the choke position. If I am able to grab an original 57 carb and find enough parts to rebuild it-is it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 701
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,021
Re: KRW Combination Machine
You can call Tim McMaster who has his own machine shop in the central valley -Fresno I think. But you can find him on the web as 'the Y-block guy' he does some A engines but I don't know how much.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,393
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,393
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 428
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 428
oil gauge repair
Hi All,
I just picked up a Rex A Co oil pressure gauge and need to find a place to get it restored. Any recommendations?
Thanks,
Mike
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 566
Rad emblem rebuild
OK, so I am having a radiator shell fixed up and need to rebuild the emblem for it (1930). where do I get them rebuilt or do I have to buy a new one?
Thanks,
Mike
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,847
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-20-2024, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 324
Voltage reg ID
Got these at the swap meet this weekend and need some ID help. The Neihoff has no numbers but I am guessing from the mounting holes it will work-at least that is what I am telling myself. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2024, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 989
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2024, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 989
Re: Wood storage question
Gene-yes that is the car I will be restoring at some point. Dad restored her in 67/8 and left most of the original wood but some of it was cut incorrectly and some is decaying/twisting/leaking. It is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2024, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 989
Re: Wood storage question
Thank you all for the input. I will be buying a pre-cut/pre-fit kit from the vendors. I don't have a heated garage in the Pacific Northwest and it can get down right freezing in there. So when I do...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2024, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 989
Wood storage question
Hello,
Priorities are changing as to cars. Soo, to that end I may start buying resto supplies for the Town Sedan. I have to replace a huge chunk of the wood in the car. I am not planning on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2024, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,870
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2024, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 866
Re: 1930 coupe need new left front fender
Here is an option, you said there was a lot of work already done in crack repair at that point. If you can, cut out that area and have a shop weld in a new patch from a toast fender. It will be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2024, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,642
Re: OT trip to England
Ooooh, I forgot about the chocolate! I will start getting itchier to get there as the time gets closer.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2024, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,870
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2024, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,870
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2024, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,870
Re: 31 AA rescue
Welcome to The Barn! The transmissions are a dime a dozen-so to speak-as they used that tranny up until 48 I believe. So you should be able to get fairly cheap or is you want to ditch the granny gear...
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