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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-10-2024, 10:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,848
Posted By Roger V
Re: Straightening up a couple of Model A's (Advice needed)

I have restored several Model A's and bought one very similar to yours years ago. Even with a complete woodshop and making some other Model A body wood pieces, I sold the Fordor. Even if I bought a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-23-2022, 11:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,378
Posted By Roger V
Re: Using talcum powder with tubes

I used duct tape once. Even though carefully using it, the movement of the tube on turns dislodged it and formed an edge that wore/cut through the tube.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-21-2022, 10:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,621
Posted By Roger V
Re: Russian GAZ 66 A deluxe pickup

Since it was a "Deluxe", it came with the stainless passenger shells. Also true for the Town Car Delivery. The pickup supposedly was designed for General Electric. You can Google that though it's...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-01-2022, 09:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,658
Posted By Roger V
Re: oil return tube

The two ends are not on the same plane so the likelihood of the shop getting it right is low. So, a leak due to not being flat to the gasket is likely.

You can measure that difference (don't...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-01-2022, 08:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,221
Posted By Roger V
Re: Steering arm bent?

Larry is absolutely correct. Have seen this condition on Model A's many times.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-27-2022, 10:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,822
Posted By Roger V
Re: Why does it Lean?

It leans because of possibly 90+ years of fatigue with at least a driver but not always a passenger. One of my A's had this. I measured the frame every foot to see if it had the driver side rail...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-21-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,128
Posted By Roger V
Re: How to mount a vacuum wiper on a 1931 S/W Fordor

Was told years ago that a Chevy wiper motor looked similar (though not with that collar) but the vacuum port was on the opposite side. Had one on a SW Townsedan I bought mounted upside down relative...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-12-2021, 11:36 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,853
Posted By Roger V
Re: Preparing for the end.

Several people I respected discussed this at a National Meet around eight years ago. When the majority came up with a age that was about ten years away, I started selling my near-50 year collection...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-12-2021, 10:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,804
Posted By Roger V
Re: Fitting a shaft to a distributor

I have encountered odd dimensions and thought to use my expansion reamers. BUT, in the case of a distributor, the only reamer I use is an "alignment" reamer. Just like kingpin bushings, using a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-02-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,158
Posted By Roger V
Re: 1932 Rear Hood Retainer Problem

One of my favorite sites is boltdepot.com. You can get about any diameter and length in various metals. I have used their stainless steel oval heads in trim areas with a little polishing. The neat...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-02-2021, 10:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,668
Posted By Roger V
Re: Medal Roof

From where ever, I recall that Ford did not have big-enough presses to stamp car roofs. I "think" 1937 was the first year they made all-steel car bodies.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-29-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,158
Posted By Roger V
Re: 1932 Rear Hood Retainer Problem

I have found #12 machine screws at ACE hardware stores in the little specialty drawers.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-19-2021, 08:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,272
Posted By Roger V
Re: lug nut removal

Have heard of it being a "fire wrench".
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-24-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 608
Posted By Roger V
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 09-24-2021, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 608
Posted By Roger V
1957 Thunderbird Heater Hose Routing

Re-doing my engine compartment. I forgot to mark the heater hoses. Where does the top hose at the firewall/heater box go to? The vacuum actuator on the intake manifold or the front of the engine?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-09-2021, 09:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,506
Posted By Roger V
Re: Four Post Lift Recommendations….

My main recommendation is the four post lift should have collars around the posts at the end of the crossbars (not inside the posts). If the lift cants for any reason, it could collapse. This is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-03-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,864
Posted By Roger V
Re: Engine stamps

Simple search did the following which is an older ad but you can message him:

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-30-2021, 12:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,764
Posted By Roger V
Re: Are most repro parts too small?

It appears that your roadster is a Deluxe. Those only came from the factory with an outside mirror on the post. So, whatever was put on the inside could be anybody's guess. Post #11 is spot-on. BTW,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-30-2021, 12:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,657
Posted By Roger V
Re: Enclosed trailer

Years ago I bought a 16' enclosed trailer. My Model A fit but there was no extra room. I sold that one and bought a R & R all aluminum 22 foot enclosed trailer. I made sure the door height was okay...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-16-2021, 07:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,630
Posted By Roger V
Re: The color of my truck has a name

When they scan, it compares that color to the nearest color in their library. So, yours picked up a BMW color as the nearest. One time I needed Washington Blue for a roadster I was restoring. The...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-20-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 970
Posted By Roger V
Re: disturber drive shat

It can be disturber-ing but my intermediate distributor shaft has had surface rust on some of my Model A's. I conclude that it doesn't get oiled other than some oil mist. So, I grease it when...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-02-2021, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 903
Posted By Roger V
Y-Block Spark Plug Wire Grommets

Is it difficult to get the wires through the grommet holes? Seems I've read about difficulties. Any tricks or just slides through easily?
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 03-02-2021, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 747
Posted By Roger V
Re: Tires

Running them on my '57 T-Bird and have had no problems.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2021, 10:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,762
Posted By Roger V
Re: looking for a ride

Did you inquire at Fastenal? Usually good rates for that type of shipment. Finding a private individual going between two specific places may be like winning the lottery. lol
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-17-2021, 05:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,977
Posted By Roger V
Re: Model A News Jan/Feb 2021 Arrived Today

First time ever and that's decades that we got both the MAN and Restorer on the same day (today).
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