Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2026, 06:30 PM
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Re: Rebuilding the engine Richard Fallucca
Rich also did two of my engines. They were and are good but I now live in Tennessee and the last two were done by ?? in Asheville, NC. They are also good. My next one will be a Burtz if I ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2026, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 949
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2026, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 540
Re: Installing a 39 Transmission in a Woody
I received a private message from Neil Mylar and have been trying to respond to him in the messages without success. If you can contact him, please ask him to contact me with another message....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2026, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 540
Installing a 39 Transmission in a Woody
More than 25 years ago I was passing through California and I found a 39 transmission for sale at a long Beach Swap. It was sold by Meets who existed then. My desire was to put it into a Model A. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2026, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 342
Re: Van Pelt Transmission Book - how to get it
Thanks all for your help. Van Pelt is closed on Friday. I will get the book from Bert's together with other stuff. It was less expensive to use my available 39 trans and then have a long wait for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2026, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 342
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2026, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 342
Van Pelt Transmission Book - how to get it
Where do you get this book? I am hoping to install a 39 transmission in my Woody. I got the transmission on a trip through California at a Long Beach swap about 26 years ago from Meets in SoCal. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2026, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,607
Re: Windshield Glass
Around here in the Knoxville Tennessee area most of the shops do not want to have anything to do with antique car windows or replacement mirrors either. The old time owner of a local glass shop sold...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2026, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 5,315
Re: Senior Fordbarners
I am 82.6 today. I have 7 1/2 various A's with all of them runnable. One is in a friend's shop getting the interior & roof done. The 1/2 is most of the parts to make a Speedster that has been...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2025, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,029
Re: Vacuum Oil Extraction
I went to Valvoline for a quick oil change using their vacuum tube. They are very friendly and check battery and filters - to get you to buy other things. They used to drain the oil from the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-18-2025, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,477
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-18-2025, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,477
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2025, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,477
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-14-2025, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,477
New 19 in wheels were available some years ago
Some years ago there were new 19 inch wheels available. I think that it was Coker but not sure. I don't remember price or availability. I thought of making new 19 inch wheels with wider rims to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-13-2025, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 530
Re: Rear Licence Plate Bracket & Mobil Horse
I could not remember the name Pegasus. I worked at the old Mobil refinery in Brooklyn, NY for a few months one summer in 1962 packing motor oils in cans and barrels. I got a chance to drive a truck...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-12-2025, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 530
Rear Licence Plate Bracket & Mobil Horse
I recently put a 1930 surround on my regular modern plate. I had a Mobil red horse thing above the plate. When I put the Mobil red horse back on I needed to choose between mounting it on the left...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2025, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,228
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-30-2025, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,858
Re: 4 or 6
Blade/fan performance is characterized by the following:
1. Angle of blades.
2. Speed of blades
3. Length of blades.
4. Number of blades.
As you can see from other comments that 2 blades that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2025, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,494
Re: Muffler Floor Insulation
David:
His product is a metal shroud that covers the top of the muffler and comes around the sides at a 45 degree angle. It is held on with U-clamps in front of and behind the muffler. It really...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2025, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,494
Muffler Floor Insulation
I have a few of these from Leslie Pam on my cars and need another one. I cannot find his contact anywhere. Is he still in business and does anyone have his contact information?
Thanks,
Vic
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2025, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,530
Re: Glass kit for a 1930 Town Sedan?
Local shops in Knoxville area seem to have a problem making glass cuts for Model A's. One made some window glass for my Tudor before they sold out a few years ago. New shop owners did not carry any...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2025, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,632
Re: Clutch release arm crack
This happened to me approx 30 years ago. The replacement had a bigger round part and worked well. It looked like a forging, not a casting. I do not remember where i got it.
Vic
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2025, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,437
Re: Gas tank cleaning
I never knew about putting sealer material into the tank. I should get the shipment of filters in a few days. A few gallons of gasoline (no ethanol) will go in the tank. in a few days.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2025, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,437
Gas tank cleaning
A few weeks ago I posted a question about cleaning out a gas tank. I put some paint thinner in the tank and nothing came out. This is a late 31 tank with an indented firewall. One very good answer...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2025, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,472
Re: Cleaning a Gas Tank
I like the idea of a gallon of acetone to clean out the red varnish. Why is the varnish red? With the late 31 tank there is no place for a pencil filter in the outlet of the tank that I can see....
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