Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2011, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,876
Re: Bought a ten-footer today
I had a girl friend like that one time. Only I called her a 25 MPH date. She looked really good when I would cruise past my friends doing 25.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2011, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,137
Re: Most common reasons that A's overheat?
The truck actually boiled and steamed. I started with the water about two inches below the neck, or just above the fins. I had been driving about 10 minutes at 35 MPH in 85 degree weather. Truck...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2011, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,137
Most common reasons that A's overheat?
As newbie I need some help. Took the truck on a ride last night and over heated. Where should I start? Water looks good and clear when drained. I did notice that the Moto-meter may not have been...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2011, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 21,159
Re: Anyone tried a Nu-Rex timing wrench?
I love mine. It made timing easy for a newbie. MY father-in-law came over to "show me how to do it" and got everything screwed up. The truck would barely start. He finally gave in and let me try...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-19-2011, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,713
Re: oil pan baffle
Sorry for my ignorance, as I am a newbie. Why would you need / want to take it out?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2011, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,687
Re: gas guage question
I must have done something right. Just took it for a test drive and nothing is leaking. Wierdest thing is the odomoter is now working also. I must have jarred something while putting the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2011, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,687
Re: gas guage question
I got a genuine ford kit from Snyders. Got the brass ring also, and there was two in place already when I pulled it out. I found a video on youtube that showed a guy changing one on a 29. He just...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2011, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,687
gas guage question
This morning I got all my stuff together to put a new float on my gas guage. Got the old one out with no problems. Went to put it back in with new gaskets, and now I am confused. Where the guage...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2011, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,232
Re: Fire Extinguisher
Clem.
85 is 85% ethanol 15% real gasoline. Usually cheaper here in the mid-west than pure gasoline, but gets worse mileage and power. In the end it usually works out as a wash for overall...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2011, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,909
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2011, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,909
Anyone from the Kansas City, MO area?
I am new to the Model A world and need help timing and fine tuning my truck. It drives but not as well at speed as it should. The local A club meets on Monday nights, and that is a night I can...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2011, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,054
Re: Question about sidemounted wheels
One down side is trying to keep the spokes clean. I spend a lot more time cleaning wheels than anything else. But with them up closer to eye level you have to do a better job on the sidemount...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-30-2011, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,454
Re: Wheel Colors
I would like to change mine but can't yet. Yellow is just to fancy for me.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2011, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,947
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2011, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,740
License plate restoration?
Does any one have experience with a vendor for license plate restoration? One plate in good condition. What should I expect to pay? Thanks for any assistance.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2011, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 11,994
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2011, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,119
Re: I made my Father in Laws day
A little over a month ago now, my FIL gave me (and my wife) a '31 pickup. Both of my brother-in-laws were upset, one especially. Both my FIL and I overheard him tell his wife, that they could have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2011, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,267
Re: Bratton's, Again
I wish Brattons had a better website. Would do more business with them if they did.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2011, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,265
Re: Tillie with Kansas plates
Downside to KS personalized tags are that you have to have the county they are from also, and it is a small sticker in the top left corner. Will keep an eye out in the KC area for you though. Might...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2011, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,239
Re: Gas in Gas Gauge
Leadpot.
From one newbie to another, we are learning together. Had my '31 pick-up about three weeks now. I had the same thought last Friday night when I filled mine up for the first time. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2011, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,340
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2011, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,340
Oil and anti-freeze question
I am a very new owner of a 1931 pickup. Over the last two weeks I have gotten it running to the point it does not make me nervous to leave my neighborhood with out my phone in my pocket. New fuel...
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