Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2026, 12:37 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2026, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,230
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2026, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,809
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2026, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,952
Re: Vynal Top Cleaning
This best product I ever used was made by Griot's Garage. It was a vinyl top restorer. Griot's flag ship store is 10 minutes from my house. I called them several years ago and asked why they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2026, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,952
Re: Vynal Top Cleaning
Last few years a lot of guys are using 303 products. Both the multi surface cleaner and follow up with 303 Aerospace Protectant. Seems like it does a good job but for me it's a PITA as it must be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2026, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,527
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2026, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,213
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2026, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 3,037
Re: Can't Get Hub On
MMMm concerning grinding of the adjusting shafts. This is explained in L. Andrew's red book including a diagram on how to build a fixture jig.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2026, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,018
Re: How do you use your Model A?
Depends where each of us lives. Tacoma/Seattle are dangerous nowadays. So many drivers display a sense of entitlement when on the road. I'm heading for Pendleton for the MAFCA meet. This will be my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2026, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 909
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2026, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 803
Re: Clean Under the Hood
Believe it or not Totally Awesome cleaner works very well both in the shop and the house. $1.25 a bottle at Dollar General. I bought 10 bottles just yesterday
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2026, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,014
Re: Babbit Doctor?
If anybody will know it would be John Hash. He frequents this site. I'm in Tacoma and last I knew babbitt guys are not around anymore. There was talk about a fellow north of King County 2-3 years...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2026, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 692
Re: radiator sealer
Sounds like Water Glass (sodium silicate) Throw it away. A well meaning club member dumped Water Glass in my radiator. What a mess. What hardened at the top of your container is what will happen in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2026, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 586
Re: Read: One Last Model A Drive Together
Dean. Yes a great read for sure. I actually tire of all the resto stories. It's part of the gig I guess. But this story brought special memories for me and others too I bet.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2026, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 900
Re: Tudor seat question
On page 104 of The Ford Model "A" as Henry Built it, there is a cutaway picture of a Tudor sedan. Look closely at the driver's seat. To me it is apparently the mesh in question. Through decades I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2026, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 639
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2026, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 439
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2026, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,157
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2026, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 890
Re: Upholstered door panel
The latest trend over the last decade is ABS plastic. I'm an old time auto trimmer and in my day "waterproof" panel board was the norm. If you have an upholstery supply house check there or an auto...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2026, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 869
Re: Restorer Magazine
MMMM I just read my latest issue of the Restorer. There has been a personnel change at MAFCA. The writer admitted there have been flaws and steps are underway to get things up to speed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-23-2025, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,045
Re: 19 inch inner tubes
Unfortunately I bought my tubes from Snyder's along with American Classic radial tires. Two flats within the first 600 miles or so. I promptly purchased Coker's Hartford tubes and through Snyder's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-13-2025, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,422
Re: New 'Death Wobble'
I chased this demon for some time. I replaced everything and more. At the end of the day it was the nuts on the end of the front spring perches. If they are loose the axle will wobble. Once I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2025, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,719
Re: Plastic Fuel Filters
Not sure of what the magnet is actually composed of in my sedan. It is used to control Heart pacemakers. I mount it under the tank next to the gas petcock.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2025, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 861
Re: Degreaser
Yup I think its called Totally Awesome out here on the left coast. $1.25 at the Dollar Store as Brent mentions. I usually buy 4-6 quarts at a time. Really good stuff. I have had success with Purple...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2025, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 815
Re: Upholstry
Many communities offer credited and non-credited courses in all kinds of things. check your area out. Don't be too concerned about industrial power machines with clutch motors. They can, for the most...
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