Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2026, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,448
Re: Tired...Tire
We had those tires on the '30 Roadster for ever, yes they looked awfully good! I replaced them only two years ago after I found out they were made in 1972:p:p
I never gave them much thought at the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2026, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,741
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-11-2026, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: 1935 pickup side window mechanism
And to add further, left side is always numbered an odd number in the basic part number in the Ford Parts Numbering system. And yes they determined as Kube says, you are sitting in the car facing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2026, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,627
Re: I'm Outta Touch, I'm Outta Time
Also on secondary filters (and I agree with Gary, if you need that something else is the problem, dirty gas, dirty tank, that is a band aid fix) use a fuel filter designed for 'no pressure' fuel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2026, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,782
Re: Fuel line question - UPDATE
Another trick is take a cast iron Zenith carb, remove the brass fuel filter, replace it with a bolt that will screw in about 2 inches long. Then put your ferrule on the end of the line and snug the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2026, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,327
Re: Shout out to Paul Shinn
On a rainy day I go back and watch Paul and Robert's Q&A sessions... very informative stuff:)
Much appreciated! They are a great asset to the hobby...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2026, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,783
Re: Steve Ryan Model "A" Meet Experience
Yow:eek: I guess I have been asleep at the Roadster wheel! Oh well! Point well made.
I like your comparison to the Edsel--- I wouldn't want one of those ugly be-jeebers as a gift.
And yes, example...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2026, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,783
Re: Steve Ryan Model "A" Meet Experience
But as an afterthought--- '30-'31 Ford Model A Roadsters seem to always be in demand:)
Ifin' we ain't restorin' dem, da Street Rodders are gettin' 'em and choppin' dem up!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2026, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,783
Re: Steve Ryan Model "A" Meet Experience
Sad to say but that is very true. I like woodies I think they are neat! I guess maybe the prices got ran up way too high too fast a few years ago:confused:
I think the next model car we will see...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2026, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 677
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-02-2026, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,669
Re: Excellent Article on Oil...
I am in agreement with 38 Coupe also. I've never added ZDDP to our Model A Fords OR Flatheads, and have never ever had any issues.
Now, one question I DO have... do you fellows believe a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2026, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 516
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2026, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Pate Swap Meet... Who went and how was it
It seems a lot of people are in a 'wait-and-see' mode anymore, and aren't out actively doing things. Money tighter perhaps, inflation really took a bite out of all of us.
For example, new car...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2026, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,783
Re: Steve Ryan Model "A" Meet Experience
I've been around the hobby actively since I was a teenager, since 1971:)
In regards to value and all that and we've talked about that a LOT here on FB, I don't fuss much over that anymore. I used...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2026, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 347
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2026, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,495
Re: Who would take on these Model A Restorations?
Good to see this discussion----Interesting perspectives:):)
As a comparison, I never liked the first generation Broncos for a number of reasons,,, but those things are stupid money today and they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2026, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,741
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2026, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 2,529
Re: Ditched the "Air Maze"...
Another thought on this subject comes to mind.
Today's road and driving environment are night and day compared to what the Model A's were exposed to when they were new. There were few hard roads...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2026, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 2,529
Re: Ditched the "Air Maze"...
Same experience here with an Air-Maze 'filter' on the '29 Tudor:) It came on the car as we bought it.
It fell off on the highway one day as the set screw holding it on a Tillotson carb couldn't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2026, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Painting a Model A
I've seen some cars painted, at home in the garage, with nothing but light drapes of bisqueen making up the 'booth, the floor was wetted down and they got to work.
A couple of Chevy's that show...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2026, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 765
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-11-2026, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 643
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2026, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 765
Steering column support underside of gas tank
Is it a viable job to try to solder the gas tank connection on these, with the tank still in the car? Or to do the job the right way, should it be taken out and done on the workbench?
I have a small...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2026, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,765
Re: I have some sad news to share
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss... Bob was a great guy to listen to on Model A knowledge... he will be greatly missed....
I was just thinking when I watched your last give-and-take #12,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2025, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 21,896
Re: Now it's junk from Carpenter!
I was working in a Ford garage at that time too, as a Parts Mgr., and it seems that that 'fix' alleviated the problem, but I still wouldn't have trusted them!
Mustang II was based on the Pinto...
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