Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2026, 08:14 AM
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Views: 1,243
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2026, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,975
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2026, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,446
Re: Radiator Cap Vented?
Good reminder Marshall,
Had a Gas Cap vent plug up 30 miles from home and remembered what I had read on a Forum about that possibility. I loosened the cap and watched it jiggle as I drove the rest...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-12-2026, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,934
Re: want to undo lowering of my 1941 deluxe
I remember in 1962 buying 6" drop shackles at the local auto parts store for my "46 Woodie and us teenagers we installed them using a tire iron and a piece of pipe for leverage. Don't know how we...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2026, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,494
Re: My flathead started knocking.
Had the same thing happen to me on my way to a car show, Rings on #5 cyl broke. Quickly shut it off and called for a a tow. No cyl. damage.
These engines are amazing.
Glad you got it back on the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-22-2026, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 459
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2026, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 684
Re: overheating.. looking for suggestions
Don't fill the radiator to the top. Just cover the coils. When we overfill them they will "spew" out the extra and seek their happy level.
Also I always drilled a couple of small holes in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2026, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 373
Re: Happy Easter
He is risen. Hope you take time today to reflect on this precious gift. His Love to all. Chap
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2026, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 620
Re: First Time Painting A Car?
I painted my truck with a Harbor Freight HPLV spray gun. This was my first time.
I used clear sheeting to create a cocoon paint booth in my garage with an old box fan as my ventilation. I did all...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2026, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 507
Re: Timing distributer question
I knew a guy long ago that received a new distributor from a man called "Bubba". He installed the distributor and cranked the engine yet it would not start. After many frustrating attempts he called...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-26-2026, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 421
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-23-2026, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 495
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-26-2026, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 500
Re: Installing the Hood
All you have to do is "stick the landing". Most of the routine will not be remembered. That's why I love getting old. Chap
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2026, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,396
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2026, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 537
Re: Exhaust whistle
How cool.
My wife says that I have an "exhaust whistle". Couldn't resist, Chap
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-14-2026, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 3,263
Re: In memory of Lawson Cox
Thank You Lawson for the blessing that you were to so many. Sharing your wisdom, advice and occasional mistake made you more than a contributor to a Forum.
We had never met in person but we were...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2026, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,452
Re: New Battery, No Power/Lights/Starter
Good job chasing that frustrating rabbit.
I have been known to paint things and they looked great but I had to go back and do as you did and scrape away some of that pretty paint to restore a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-31-2026, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Re: 37 thermostat question
Share the hobby with the youth...It and us are becoming a Flintstone adventure to the electronic generation.
I was blessed that my now custom car building son was hanging out in the shop when I was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2026, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,561
Re: Potential scam
MAYBE? I have a FEDX package five days late that just spent the week in Memphis that I am still waiting on? Chap
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-26-2026, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,089
Re: edelbrock uni-syn worthwhile?
I was new to duel carbs and got a unisync. Followed the instructions and was amazed that even though I had no clue what I was doing it worked great. lol Chap
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2026, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,032
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-10-2026, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,264
Re: More head gasket problems
I rub a thin coat of grease on them. seal good and if you have to open things up again you can carefully remove them and probably reuse them. Chap
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-07-2026, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,738
Re: Dumb Me!
I am just a youngster (80 in a couple of weeks ) but I will admit that my pre-planning isn't as complete as it once was. Praise God that you are on the mend. It just takes so darn long as we get...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2025, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 758
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2025, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 572
Re: Vented gas cap
Had that vented cap plug up on a drive one day and was about 20 miles from my destination. Car sputtered to a halt! Remembered what I had read about this potential issue and loosened the fuel cap and...
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