Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:42 AM
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Re: 2024 Old Car Festival - Greenfield Village
Is that the one where a lady driving was chauffeuring me??
As far as contacting them, usually they do not start accepting applications for the event until June because of prior scheduled events.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:39 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 10:07 AM
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Re: axle housing bent
Yes, I have done many. Likely like you, I use a live center mounted into the differential race on my headstock end so that I know I have true center. On the hub race end, I am now using a 4-jaw...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 03:01 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Front and Rear Hubs 28 Model A
I am not totally understanding your question(s) but Yes, the studs need to be swaged to rivet the drum to the hub. This is also critical because the wheel is piloted off of the taper of the lug nut.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 06:25 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Leaking gas tank
The issue is that the tank bracket is riveted to the tank and also thru a reinforcing plate. What we have found when restoring these is the tank will have stress cracks radiating out from the rivet...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 26
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Re: Saw at the Old Car Festival 2023
Honestly, in this day & time I think it is foolish to even display a replica of a weapon in a public setting. If you own the display and can have your picture taken with the gun and vehicle in a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,396
Re: 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup
But David that is the issue that I see, not everyone does understand what this bodystyle is.
Since you used an analogy, let me use this one too. Your name is David, -and that is what people...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2024, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: D Nut Hole Punch
Well, if that's what you want to do. It is not what I would do, but just know that you must dimple the sill so the floorboard sits flat against the sill's ledge. If you don't, the floorboard does...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: D Nut Hole Punch
I do not have a drawing for these, but I did have a D-shaped punch however they are a PIA to index (-which is what broke mine). The easiest way is to drill or punch the hole and then add a drop of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 23
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Re: New Ahooga Horns from Suppliers
It is worth noting that while the new A&L horns were very close to being aesthetically correct, they are not close enough to be judged in MARC/MAFCA competition. I think there will always be a place...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 05:58 AM
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Re: Marco Tahtaras
Yes, sad news indeed! Marco was someone who truly had the passion for perfection. He advanced this hobby in ways that most hobbyists will never realize. The amount of knowledge he shared in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,396
Re: 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup
Chris you likely have a point about what they are called however it still don't make it correct. Many older hobbyists confuse Novices or the unknowing with incorrect nomenclature -or by made-up...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 23
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Re: New Ahooga Horns from Suppliers
One of the key things is when you get an original horn rebuilt, all you are getting is the motor rebuilt. Most of the time, the projector and cover needs bodywork and paint, and many times the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: brake pedal
Just for reference, the early pedals will not on a later clutch shaft due to the later shaft being larger, so I doubt that is your problem.
I have found that many Brake pedals are bent both...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 11:55 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 11:54 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 10:15 AM
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Re: speedster windshield
I have the brass castings of one, and an aluminum castings of one if anyone wants to use for patterns, but the issue is you need one for early Model-T columns (w/o horn wire conduit), the later...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 08:25 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2024, 03:00 PM
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Re: Model A and T Upholsterers
Yeah, I am inline with the others here that this just doesn't sound like Mike's way of doing business.
FWIW, people often confused the name Cartouche with Classtique, -and I would WAY more...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2024, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 32
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Re: 354 Ring an Pinion
But Pete, if a little cam is good, then a bigger cam has got to be better!! http://www.model-a-ford.com/LOL.gif http://www.model-a-ford.com/ROFL.gif http://www.model-a-ford.com/LOL.gif
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,220
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion
Yes, then with what you are saying, a 3.54 will be a good fit. Just understand that this is only about a 7% increase in speed, or about 3½ more mph to your existing speed. That is why a 3.27 is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Pressure plates
Here are the Pros & Cons. A new plate is made off-shore, and so the plate and the diaphragm springs that come with the foreign manufactured unit are of less quality. While I have not been involved...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,220
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion
Tom, there is an improvement as far as longevity of the engine is concerned (-due to lower RPMs at the same speed) however to fully answer your question giving Pros & Cons, the present condition of...
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